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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1938

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Court To Permit Bard Torfargue For Grand Jury Case

Pittsburgh Oct 5 Attorney General Guy K Bard blocked a move to speed up the state Democratic administration grand jury probe as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to send records to Dauphin County immediately. Chief Justice Kephart said Bard could reargue. Shelley argued to waive a 10 day rule to speed the process citing possible harm.

United Press Pittsburgh Guy K. Bard Democratic State Supreme Court Daynhin County John W. Kephart Bard Smergede Carl B. Shelley Telphin County Kephart Shelley Dauphin Court Aipreme Supreme Court John Duff Tower Court Foy Coim Supreme Courd

New York Yankees Lead Cubs 2-1 in World Series Opening

At Wrigley Field on Oct 5, the Yankees trail 2-1 after four innings as Big Red Ruffing faces Cubs lefty Bil Lee. Romp includes Gehrig and DiMaggio contributing runs for New York, with Cubs rally thwarted by strong defense and pitching.

United Press Lee Crosetti Polfe

Court to rule on constitutionality of third class city law

Oct 5 The state Supreme court was asked to determine if the third class city law mandating veterans’ appointments under civil service exams is constitutional. The appeal comes from Erie county where the act’s veteran provisions were ruled unconstitutional. The case concerns the appointment of an eligible water inspector for 1937.

Pittsburgh State Supreme Court High Court Erie County Court Trefa Tecamber

Reporters Gather News as Wilkes-Barre Strike Moves

Reporters assigned to supply local news to radio WEW and other Wilkes-Barre papers amid a strike by American News staff. Walkout leads publishers to suspend operations. outside agents seek a settlement as negotiations continue near Sunday morning.

Wilkes-Barre American News Gu'id Today Radio Sta Toi Ss Fone Wewitpapers Bultar Hoth Bili Ware

Rebels Take Over More Territory as Franco Offensive Gains

Rebels advance in the Spanish front as General Francisco Franco's forces push into six additional Loyalist positions. Loyalist resistance weakens amid recent heavy fighting and skirmishes, with unclear counterattacks and reports varying on insurgent gains.

Presa Hendaye Bra Francisco Franco

Flood Forecast System Deemed Highly Effective in Pennsylvania

HARPIRBURG Oct 5 The floods forecast system perfected in Pennsylvania after the St Patrick's Day 1936 flood is reported as near perfect by the Forests and Water department. The test used 100 rain detectors and river pauses to gauge public query response amid reports of seawater storms along the Atlantic seaboard.

Hapriburg Pennsylvania St. Patrick's Day Forests and Watera Department Atlantic Seaboard

Economy plans may affect WPA program in new Congress

United Press reports Washington observers warn about a brewing fight over fiscal policy for the 76th Congress, with conservatives seeking to reassert spending controls on federal programs including WPA and PWA. The aim is to specify exact uses and locations for funds, down to sewer projects and culverts, as the administration faces potential budget pressures.

Lyle C. Wilson United Press Washington Congress

Hengst Takes Up Post in Coatesville Area

C M Hengst resigns as associate northwest district secretary for the States effective October 16. E S Wise announces Hengst will move to become executive secretary of the Chester County Coatesville area. Hengst has directed Y activities since 1931 and will pursue a new field in Coatesville. Several men are being considered for his Northwest District post, with a successor to be named.

C. M. Hengst MC. A E. S. Wise Hengsthes Northwest Coatesville Chester County Hengst

Young man charged with $42,000 theft by United Deans

In San Francisco Orto Meyer Sopher a 28 year old mess boy with a poker reputation faced a federal court on charges of stealing jewels valued at 42000 from Lawrence Tibbelis the famed baritone federal agents recovered 24000 worth of jewels and arrested Sopher when the Monterey liner arrived after a trip from Los Angeles

San Francisco

French Senate chamber approves foreign policy

Prague reports President Eduard Beneš resigns after failed bid to stop German seizure of the Sudeten area. Jan Syrový forms a rebuilt cabinet with stronger Slovak representation as Beneš’s tenure ends. Paris and London react to Munich era tensions shaping postwar Europe.

United Press Prague Eduard Benes Sudeten Czechoslovakia 4Enes Little Atelite League of Nations Benes Fuehrrer Adolf Hitler Fwehrer Nini Nuremberg Berlin London Soviet Russia Europe John Simon House of Commons John Paris Ort Senate Edouard Deladier Daladien Popular Front Moscow Coation Auartes Tenasia Ueht Mutch Zone No. 2 Sudeten+land

Nazi Fascist influence alleged in U S

Washington Oct 5 The house committee investigating un American activities will hear new evidence alleging Fascist groups have intimated Italian Americans through consular officials and may show cooperation between German Nazi and Italian Fascist organizations in the United States. Girolamo ValentiTestified Italian anti Fascist leader claims consular officials pressuring Italian Americans. Italian embassy denies charges as absurd.

United Press Washington House Committee Martin Dies Tex Salian Girolamo Valenti la Simpa Libre Valenti Italy Nuzi

Annenberg of Inquirer must face charges

Pittsburgh October report says the State Supreme Court prepared to question M. Annenberg publisher of the Philadelphia Inquirer to learn how the newspaper forecast a court decision blocking grand jury probes into Gov. Earle administration. Court directed Annenberg to appear. city editor Dimitmen testified he wrote the story from his own conclusions and prior opinions rather than a court leak.

Ry Vonyrederaan Pittsburgh State Supreme Court Today M. Annenberg Philadelphia Inquirer John W. Kephart Annenbere Cour Hewammer Sasume Dimitman Fonket George H. Earle Ketey Képhart Dimitrien Paul N. Schaeffer Dauphin

Killer freed by sweetheart killer freed by sweetheart

Lexing ton North Carolina report describes Lita Belle jailer's daughter who defied her father by aiding felons leading to a murder and kidnappings. A posse scours woods near her town as James Godwin and Bill Wilson are sought. Lula Belle faces aiding and abetting charges amid the manhunt. Also a work injury report from Youngstown Ohio notes Hayman Lonard injured at a construction site in Corry.

Ey Vined Lexington N. C Belle Luli Belle Posse Woods Hers James Godwin Bill Wilson Lila Belle Lula Belle Hayman Lonard Youngstown Ohio Corry ‘Hompiter Avier Illang C.F. Brown North Center

Corry Loyalty Series Promotes Hometown Buying Initiative

The journal launches a civic loyalty series titled Corry Buylog Increases Pry rolls on the editorial page. It promises periodic installments to boost the community, its stores, and businesses while urging readers to follow messages and cooperate in the campaign.

Ne JoUrnal Today Corry

Roosevelt Labor Appeal Faces Cool AFL Reception

In Houston on October 5, American Federation of Labor leaders gave President Roosevelt’s armistice request a cool reception. They endorsed a truce approach but blamed John L. Lewis and the CIO for wrecking last year’s peace efforts. The federation signaled openness to White House mediation if a definite proposal arises.

American Federation of Labor Roosevelt Unites Press Houston Tex Federations Executive Council William Green John L. Lewis CIQ Aites Washington White House Federation

Gambling bill approved in Pennsylvania special session

The Pennsylvania legislature, in its ninth week, sent Governor George H. Earle a gambling bill creating a commission to investigate gambling devices. It was the session's main achievement, nearing the halfway mark of Earle's 29 point call, with three major items still to complete including tax abatement and control of works.

George H Arle Commission Earle

Rotary Hobby Show Opens At Forties Armory Tonight

Forties Armory buzzes as the fourth annual Rotary Fall and Hobby Show prepares to open at 7 pm with dozens of booths. The Hobby Show in the basement will feature entries and entertainment from the Bila Dancing Studio of Erie with local acts providing nightly programs through Saturday. Door prizes number over thirty each evening, and admission covers programs and features.

Orry State Armory Horton J Domail Erie Rotary Club

Roosevelt Highway Association to Meet in Wellsboro

Clyde F Brown president of the Roosevelt Highway Association organizes a local booster party to attend the twelfth annual meeting next Tuesday noon at the Penn Wells Hotel Wellsboro Edward Borstorff local director will lead the Corry delegation. One hundred ten miles of U S Route 6 in Pennsylvania have been reconditioned and more sections planned. officers will be elected and Roy J Brawkmiller secretary of the highway will speak.

Clyde F. Brown Roosevelt Highway Association Penn Walls Hotel Wellsboro Edward Borstorff North Center Street Atlantic Gaso Line Assefation Corry Bown Wells Roy J. Brawkmiller Highsy Way Pennsylvania

W C Clark Addresses Rotary Club on Corry History

William Clark of Corry Road gave a complete history of early Corry at the Rotary Club meeting in Hotel Corry. He traced city progress since 1860, recalled pine and hemlock tracts where the city park now sits, named older residents, and recited poetry. Twenty nine members and guests attended, including John Roland of Corry and D. S. Wilkins and J. Manon from Jamestown.

William John Roland Corry D. S. Wilkins Manon Jamestown Rotary Pale Gtale Amory Hardy

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