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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1937
Page
1
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United Press reports Washington November 29 as the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations plan a joint session to end a two year internal dispute. Peace committees will resume talks this afternoon amid continued disagreements. Labor and economic recession are cited as key issues guiding the conference toward a possible resolution.
Newly elected municipal and county officials were feted by the Veterans League of Erie County at a Saturday banquet in Erie. County Sheriff-elect Carl Huppeler, Sheriff Helen Schlwah, County Commissioner Aiton Blair, Prothonotary Lawrence Taylor, and County Treasurer Rath McCard attended along with Corry officials. The program featured brief remarks praising veterans efforts and cooperation with the league. A general veterans meeting at the VFW home followed the banquet.
In Chariltin West Virginia on November 29 a 19 million cubic foot gas well exploded sending a white hot plume into the air as hospital staff battled to save eleven workers burned to varying degrees. The blast occurred as sparks ignited escaping gas during crew attempts to seal the well triggering third degree burns on faces arms and other exposed areas. Fire and rescue teams fought the blaze while a nearby area of twenty acres was affected by the spill and flare.
Erie Limited eastbound was nearly three hours late after a collision with a stalled truck in New York. Driver Hubert C. Myers, 18, of Walburg, was fatally injured. A section of the locomotive derailed, tracks damaged, and delays were made up at Salamanca as the train continued toward Chicago.
Auto cemeteries shrink from public view as massive junk yards dispose of wrecked cars. The wasteful scene illustrates damaged property value and dangers to life and limb, citing traffic costs and the price of careless losses.
Torrential rains and strong winds swept western Pennsylvania and southwestern New York, causing heavy damage in some areas. A Pittsburgh man died when a building toppled onto a brick wall. Many were injured, locals faced disrupted communications as wires and poles fell. Snow and slick travel followed in Silver Creek and Westfield, with treacherous conditions and minor incidents reported.
A large audience attended the Thanksgiving vesper service Sunday at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Corry vicinity. Mrs. C. Bayin Rafter directed the service at 4:80 oclock. Before the service, Mrs. M dred Arters Alfred played an organ recital of varied numbers. The program featured choir selections duets trios and solos with guest soloist Miss Besy Merrick accompanying. Rev. George B. Macnamara gave remarks during the service.
Pitt to be idle after University of Pittsburgh football squad votes against participating in post-season games. A separate item notes the Chinese barrier in the Japanese advance was broken, with weather forecasting mostly cloudy and cold tonight and Tuesday.
James Bheplew reports from Wararibburg as the Labor and Industry department rushes to clarify the sweeping four hour workweek experiment passed by the 1997 legislature. The move risks constitutional questions and delays in enforcement while employers await guidance on schedules and penalties for violations.
The text discusses proposed limits on weekly hours for state and local government workers, citing opposition and a statement by Attorney General Chiles Margiolln. It mentions provisions affecting journeyman employees, boroughs and cities, and a rushed ruling on work hours during working hours. The record notes nationwide pushback and a call for nationwide consistency.
Police and departments faced cuts as Nevils and Mayor Carnelina J. Scully of FIUAHTgR debated costs of applications. Leaders including Willer of Willerwood and Coatesville warned the legal machinery of the League of Third Class Cities could spark a court fight over salaries and funding.
The ruling contends a constitutional provision affects municipal workers but adds if the Supreme Court says it does not apply to government employees the statute would be invalid. Uncertainty centers on application to mass producers and similar industries employing many workers. Continues on Page Two.
Federal Labor Conciliator John L. Conner summoned Greyhound Bus Lines representatives and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen to third peace conference as violence and a kidnaping reported in parts of the strike area. Union counsel and Greyhound counsel led talks that began Saturday and stretched over ten hours amid claims the strike nears 100 percent impact. Greyhound suspended service on routes to New York and Boston while skeleton operations continue in several cities.
Mrs Margaret Higley and her daughter Hierel Higley, residents of Clymer, were injured when a fire blew out on their car near Silver Creek. The car overturned and both women were treated at W C A hospital in Jamestown. Mrs Higley had a leg injury and her daughter a laceration. both were discharged to home treatment.
Corp P B Carlson, officer in charge of the real sub station of the Pennsylvania motor porte, will address Golden Rule Club members at the Community Church in Columbia this evening. Attendance expected from interests connected with the Curismmee trading genson. club dinner meeting draws many members.
Morton store relocates from Grand Union site to the Wilson Building on North Center Street. Inventory and fixtures will be moved over a few days with remodeling planned. Chapin & Sons will relocate to the LO. O. W. block, occupying former Ertangrocery space as works proceed.
Washington Nov 28 J Deeley president of the Association of American Railroads opened before the Interstate Commerce Commission the carriers fight for 517060000 annual freight rate increase to boost industry and employment He urged the greatest possible single stimulant to industry and employment.
In Arthurdale West Virginia on November 29, first lady Eleanor Roosevelt and heiress Doris Duke Cromwell attended a community church service with miners and their families in a hill town resettlement project. The event was led by Rev R L Fulsom in a simple non denominational church.
Report from November 29 notes four men feared dead after a lakeside disaster during a fishing trip. A Canadian steamer Le Moyne picked up a survivor and authorities confirmed all four were aboard the Caroitay steamer when the storm hit. The missing include Herman Geis Sr. 63, Herman Geigerke Jr. 25, Fred Geisecke 22, and Rudolph Geisacke 12.
Mennonite families from Iowa move into Crawford county over the coming weeks, with about 70 members reportedly breaking up homes in Town and relocating to farms on the Iowa prairie. Leaders in Manson cite high rents and dairy income potential as motive, noting arrivals also from Nebraska and Ohio as well as Iowa, signaling broader migration to the district.
President Roosevelt asks Congress to revise the housing act to stimulate 12 to 16 billion dollars in construction with private capital mobilization. He proposes extending certain insurance features, expanding FHA loans, creating national mortgage associations, and widening loan eligibility up to 200000 for large projects. He plans industry conferences to secure private cooperation and accelerate activity in the coming building year.
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