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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1937

Page

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National Grange Fights Regimentation Of Agriculture

Amos A. Williams, of North Center street, held for grand jury on four counts after a hearing before Alderman G. H. Gordon. Williams, accused of shooting a hunting dog and threatening hunters on his farm near Have Creek, faced charges including pointing a shotgun and cruelly illtreating a dog. Bail set at 2500 with next grand jury appearance scheduled.

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National Grange sets farm policy at convention

United Press reports Harrisburg November 19. The National Grange, world’s oldest farm organization, outlines policy guidance for Congress in shaping a permanent agricultural program. Delegates back stabilization of crop prices, voluntary surplus control, and funds to help growers hold crops for profitable markets, while opposing strict acreage cuts and soil conservation compulsion.

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Train Duel and Vivid Lights Spark Notable Circus Tale

A quirky report recalls a one sided duel with a train whistle, lights flashing and a gong sounding. It notes a driver mistake yet claims otherwise, and mentions about 1,500 people performing a similar stunt last year, with dangerous outcomes.

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Kidnapers Captured Near Syracuse in Overnight Sweep

Reports say three men identified as O Connell Nelms gag members were jailed in Syracuse after a late afternoon takedown at a paving station shack. The incident involved suspects Jamesville Penny Angel Mace Geary and others as authorities pursued the alleged abduction ring.

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U S Envoys Evacuate Nanking as Japanese Threat Grows

The US gunnboat Luzon reached Nanking to transfer Ambassador Nelson Johnson and staff to evacuation sites along the Yangtze River. Secretaries would stay briefly to maintain embassy functions while government moves to Hamlonw for emergency HQ, as thousands flee rail lines and stations.

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Icy Highways Threaten Traffic Across City Streets

Reports warn of slick roads causing multiple wrecks in a 24 hour span. A three car collision on Breed Hill near Roosevelt Highway involved a Hulson sedan driven by Charles P Heating. no serious injuries, though passengers escaped shaken. Several minor crashes occurred on local streets and expressways with no serious injuries reported.

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Bandits Escape With Cash From East Carnegie Eatery

Pittsburgh dispatch reports bandits raided an East Carnegie restaurant on November 19 and escaped with about 8,000 dollars in cash after gagging three victims including a patron.

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Corry man named to Pennsylvania 300th Anniversary Commission

D A Hillstrom of Corry James Town Manufacturing Corporation is honored by Governor Earle and named a member of the Pennsylvania 300th Anniversary Commission. The appointment recognizes his role in directing Swedes role in provincial colonization. The governor plans to present bronze tablets to Sweden as well.

D. A. Hillstrom Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation George H. Earle Pennsylvania Hilletrom Earle Sweden Commonwealth

Cleveland grand jury probes rackets and broader graft

A scrambled report notes Cleveland officials and business figures facing questions from a special grand jury probing rackets and corruption. The investigation targets safety director Ness and associates as part of a wider effort to uncover illicit ties in labor unions and city business dealings.

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Prosecutions End In Monaghan Case Ex Trooper Sentenced

A former trooper received a one year prison term as prosecutions wrap up in the Monaghan case. The long string of names and details outline pending parole considerations, court actions, and reactions from the legal teams involved in the high profile matter.

Monaghan

Outlook for Europe Dark Analysis by Roger Babson

Roger Babson argues Europe faces a looming conflict with Germany expanding northeast toward the Niemen and Baltic states. He forecasts a Baltic focus rather than Rhine or Danube routes, noting Mussolini’s risks and Germany avoiding provocation of France or Italy. He also questions a Mediterranean start via Spain.

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Winter Weather Grips Western Pennsylvania

Western Pennsylvania endures heavy snow from a broad storm, with Beaver Falls reporting around two inches and Pittsburgh area crews clearing highways. Roads remain slick as temperatures stay near freezing with more flurries expected.

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Labor Troubles Mount At Fisher Body Plants

Labor strife fanned at General Motors Fisher Body division as the Lansing local of the United Automobile Workers ordered a strike meeting for Saturday while 500 sit-down strikers at the Pontiac Fisher plant refused to return to work. The incidents left 14,721 Fisher and Pontiac Motor Company workers idle, and Akron tire plants also closed by a two-plant sit-down strike, idle 11,800 workers with about 2,000 strikers inside.

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Labor unions push wage bill amid congressional debate

Washington dispatch reports the labor movement pressing for action on the administration wage bill. Chairman Joan L. Lewis of the Committee for Industrial Organization backs the measure, urging passage before December while acknowledging defects. The labor committee voted against a broader relief plan, insisting on free wage measures sought by unions to ease unemployment and boost industry recovery.

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Natural Gas Rates Hearings At Bradford Prode

A summary of testimony and participants in a natural gas rate proceeding held at Bradford Prode examines rate proposals from Ridgway and Kane companies and other firms. Key figures include S. G. Miller attorney for the commission and city president Tanne W. Walkera of St Marys Gas, with discussion on internal financing and company operations.

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Gravel case delayed until next year by United Bren

District Attorney Mortimer B. Graham said a grand jury investigation of the county gravel case could not be completed until after year end. He attributed the delay to the large amount of preliminary work remaining before presenting the matter to the grand jury.

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