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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1932
Page
1
United Press reports Republican lawmakers warn many federal appointments may remain unconfirmed as Senate delays block confirmations. Posts range from postmasters to federal judges, with terms from four years to life, affecting nominees across multiple states and agencies.
Washington, Nov 18 United Press reports House Ways and Means Chair Pow, a Southern Democrat, will push modification of the Volstead act in the coming short session. He heads the powerful committee with power to advance bills. Pow says he hopes for beer legislation and will cooperate with Democratic pledges. If a liquor bill reaches the floor, it could gain privileged status and be called by the speaker. judiciary-reported measures would need Rep. support. Pow’s stance aligns with enforcement funds and state prohibition advocacy in North Carolina.
City officials report no funds available for Center Street extension. Rumors say Grove Street connection may be financed like East Main resurfacing, but Mayor England says state allocations for 1982 are exhausted and any further funds require legislative action. Work proceeds on Pine Street rural project toward Lindsey Hollow with potential state aid for a Grove Street to City Line link.
Adolf Hitler, Nazi leader, travels from Munich to Berlin to meet President Paul von Hindenburg on Saturday amid talks on forming a new German cabinet. Hitler demands the chancellorship or nothing as he joins eight Nazi leaders at the Reich Chancellery for crucial negotiations before the meeting.
Captain James Mollison had previously held the record from England to Cape Town. Amy Johnson Mollison arrived in Cape Town at 8:40 p.m. local time, beating the former fastest time by ten hours and twenty six minutes on a 6200 mile air route through sea and desert hazards, while crowds cheered at the airfield.
Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate for president, reports amazing gains in public support and new socialist organizations formed after his campaign. He cites Hoover’s last minute drive as hurting votes and notes continual campaigning beyond election day. Luke Graham returns from Chicago.
By JOSEPH H. BAIRD Washington November 18 An analysis outlines war debts totaling 10288000000 from World War I years 1917 to 1920 and the impact on Europe. The United States faces pressure to collect as creditor and Congress may decide to pursue payments or relief measures in the coming weeks. Continued on page eight.
John Amorosso 87 of Corry seeks leniency as citizens prepare to testify in support during his arraignment for sentence next Monday morning. Friends and neighbors travel to Haile to press a plea that his long record as a peaceful family man should mitigate a penitentiary term for voluntary manslaughter in the murder of Alfred Messina.
United Press reports a fatal auto crash near Kittanning involving Mildred McCullough 20 and Ruth Davis 18 who died. Catherine Taylor 16 was injured. N P Serianni 5, a Butler music teacher, was also injured. He says he was blinded by oncoming lights, then veered off the road and struck a culvert. He is held for the coroner.
President Hoover revived the idea of re creating the debt funding commission as part of his plan on war debts. The White House discussed the move at a cabinet meeting amid talks with President elect Roosevelt and congressional leaders. Key officials Stimson Mills attended the briefing while Vice President Curtis was absent.
Chingron Beck, NYSE personnel director, delivered three talks during a two week Pennsylvanian visit, addressing Junior and Senior High students, a luncheon with the Ketwanis Club, and public meetings. He spoke on business and civic topics, praised for clear, wholesome guidance to youths.
Charles A Buller of Oil City Pennsylvania was appointed to the mucketing division of an American petroleum institute at the convention here yesterday. The executive committee announced the change at the 183rd meeting plate.
Philadelphia November 18. A congressional campaign expenditure committee may call officials including W. W. Atterbury and Edward Martin as witnesses in its Philadelphia probe into alleged election irregularities from November 8. Testimony described bribery, intimidation, and vote buying, with witnesses detailing payments for votes and votes manipulated by officials at polling places.
State Senate investigators shift focus from authority eligibility to the Associated Gas and Electric System. Federal expert Nodder finishes two days of testimony on management and intra affiliates fees as the committee targets the Pennsylvanian Electric and Clarion River Power sale. They plan questions for J H Bucher and J T Mange and pursue the Federal Power Commission held deal, while Senator Boyd’s subpoena stance ends the session.
Westfield November 17 John Withers of Westfield was killed in an automobile accident at 150 oclock Thursday morning while driving from Jamestown on the Olt Plank Road from Mayville. He was 65, resided at 917 East Main Street, and managed the Westfield Garage. A former postmaster at Lily Dale he is survived by his wife and a daughter Mrs Waller Binder of Pittsburgh Pa.
Officers of the Junior High School were inducted with ceremonies this morning. The following were installed: John Cremeh, Duane Fogle, Macle Johnson, Junior Obra, Wisine St. Pierre, Peter Guibtomky. Cameron Bock spoke in a formal style at the assembly.
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