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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1936
Page
1
Alvin Nis and Hin are named in a brief fragment noting a local feature or event. No clear actions or outcomes are described. Further readable context is needed to determine specifics such as place, date, organization, or participants.
In California a controversial resentencing dispute unfolds as prosecutors and defense clash over the judge’s method. Attorneys argue over legal standards and the impact on a defendant tied to earlier convictions. Public interest rises as court proceedings proceed with high scrutiny.
Congressman Crosby of the 20th District addresses a large Townsendite gathering, defending the Townsend pension plan and claiming its popularity grows. He notes support in Congress and argues the plan would end tax incentives and reduce borrowing, while praising allied leaders and urging continued mobilization in the district.
The Yankees beat the Giants 2 to 1 at Yankee Stadium to take a 2-1 series lead in the tense third game. Gehrig and Ripple homered early as United Press reports from New York describe a closely fought contest.
Wayne township Democrats held a rally at Wheelock church with speakers including Sam L. Gilson, Alvin Beach, Charles J. Dutton, and Harold Burnham. They emphasized New Deal farming aid, farmer prosperity, and protections. Leon VanTassel led entertainment with stories while Kenneth Lines, Charles Mill Vielin, Ed Hiarvey played piano.
Two final meetings of a U S Chamber of Commerce group urged a $500000000 cut in federal spending and a balanced budget next year. They predicted a 240 percent rise in treasury revenues and urged repeal of the tax on intangible incomes to avoid new taxes.
Uniontown Pa Oct 3 Attorney General Charles J Margiotti special prosecutor in the Monaghan death inquiry said the grand jury would likely complete its work by Wednesday next week The statement followed a dawn meeting with Fayette county officials and his staff at the White Swan hotel with evidence to be reviewed and marshalled for a final presentation to the court
Federal agents discovered a two acre marijuana farm inside Baltimore city limits near Dundalk. Believed to be the largest marijuana operation ever found in the United States, the field was located in a corn field and followed the arrest of two men by city police acting on information from an informer.
Philadelphia October 3 Davis Wilson elected city controller as Democrat in 1933 and head of the municipal government last year as a Republican registered non partisan for the November election today. Wilson who had been mentioned as a possible candidate for governor in 1933 announced his intention to leave public life at the end of his current term.
Cleveland industrial employment in September rose to 73,978 workers from 69,261 a year earlier and 69,420 in August, the highest since May 1930 based on a survey of 100 representative firms by Chamber of Commerce statistician 4 W Van den Bosch.
Edward Smith of Hast Street had his son Merrill, 19, and Wayne Rugar, 35, charged with petty larceny for stealing a pair of jack screws. The screws were recovered. The defendants pleaded not guilty before Alderman George H Gordon. Smith was paroled for one year and Rugar bore the case costs.
United Press reports from Washington that the Supreme Court gathers for the 1936 37 term with questions mounting on Congress and states power over social and economic policy. Key cases involving NRA AAA railroad pensions state minimum wage and Wagner Act loom as the court weighs administration policy on loans grants and neutrality issues ahead of June decisions.
In Pittsburgh a clash at Standard Steel Spring Company injured 16 and led to threats of criminal action. The main plant stayed open as strikers formed a defensive line outside while police controlled the scene. The 10 minute fight pitted 42 strike supporters against about 12 company employees and officials.
A tyre alarm dive in a 51-year-old brick building at Ohio Penitentiary was brought under control in 45 minutes by Columbus fire crews. No injuries reported as smoke billowed from the structure housing old idle cells now used as a tin shop banker shop and a dormitory for 150 convicts.
New Castle Pa Oct 3 a young woman injured seriously in an automobile crash faced charges of driving without a license after a crash that killed a man and left her husband and three children injured. Highway patrolmen said charges were filed against Mrs Blanche Williams when they learned that she not her husband was driving the car which struck and fatally injured J H Stucki Canton Ohio Mrs Willistha was in serious condition at New Castle Hospital
A Penn State panel recommends removing long time head coach and director, citing governance failures and mismanagement in intercollegiate athletics. The decision follows a special committee report alleging deterioration of standards and leadership at the university’s athletic department.
In Reading Pennsylvania a 25 year old knitter at Berkshire Knitting Mills died from a skull fracture after a brick struck him while driving a car through picket lines during a Thursday strike. Two other workers were hurt and in critical condition as orders remained in the plant. Governor Earl vowed to pursue charges against the American Federation of Hosiery Workers as state police were stationed at Wyomissing.
Germany unveils its first new dreadnought since World War I as Field Marshal Werner von Blomberg christens the 26,000-ton Schumhorst. He hails the ship as a symbol of a new, sovereign navy of the Third Reich.
Washington October 3. John Hamilton Republican national committee chairman criticized Democratic campaign strategy and what he said was the intermingling of politics and government. He spoke on the difficulties in the campaign to elect Gov. A. M. Landon and argued that Democrats merge functions of government and party.
Tokyo reports a typhoon lashes the Kurile coast. It sinks a small coastal vessel, drowning 60 passengers and four crew members. The ship Heperta was damaged. Rescue efforts continue as authorities assess losses.
In Havana police raided the headquarters of the Young Gunn movement, shooting broke out. Louis Garvia, leader of Young Cuba, and companions were killed or wounded, while police officers were injured. Quibus, linked to kidnappings and a recent El Pais bombing, was also killed.
London reports Britain conveyed strong observations to Japan and China. Britain warned it could not compromise its interests if a Japanese protectorate over all China emerged and cautioned China against risking war. Britain is coordinating with Washington but sees no stage yet to remind Japan of its Nine-Power Treaty commitments.
President Roosevelt began work to lay on campaign speeches for a swing through the West expected to begin next Friday night. He planned to alternate between work and play over the weekend to prepare for the second phase of his re election effort.
Madrid faced an air raid scare as Loyalist forces pressed a Toledo frontal bid for momentum. Rebels alleged to seize supporters and power. Gen Franco pledged a totalitarian regime in a struggle shaping Spain’s future.
County Commissioners this morning referred a petition seeking a referendum on building a county tuberculosis hospital to Solicitor Jacob Held. Action delayed until the solicitor’s ruling. Members of the Bria County Tuberculosis Association attended and protested the proposed vote.
George Bernard Shaw says he will not allow his plays to be filmed. In a public letter dated October 8 he explains the chief reason is that dialogue of Hollywood scenarios would replace his lines. The letter is addressed to Samuel Goldwyn, the noted motion picture producer.
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