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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1936
Page
1
Erie reporting 10 000 Abit in 8 tin ry bor activity amid local trade and industry developments. unclear details outline a numeric estimate tied to a regional project with unspecified entities.
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President's son Ayers calls the charges against him untrue as Roosevelt outlines a Western campaign tour. The Rotary Fair opens tonight at Slate Armory with Mardi Gras, Hobby Show and extensive exhibits from local industries and schools. An amateur contest and bingo, plus displays by the State Dept of Forests and Wildlife, promise a lively three evenings of events.
A propagandistic piece argues the Landon Hoover alignment mirrors Hooverism and the Old Deal. It blends caricature of Roosevelt and Landon with comparisons to Hoover, urging readers to vote for Landon as a continuation of Hoover era policies.
County commissioners voted two to one to place a November ballot question on building a county tuberculosis hospital. Helen Schlural opposed, while Thomas Presley and Elton Blair supported the resolution amid protests from the county health association.
The report shows Woolworth's business totaling $23,423,705 last month, up 15.76 percent from September 1935 with four new records. S, reage's sales reached $11,752,862, up 15.8 percent year over year. J J Newberry up 166 percent, McCrory Stores 17.9 percent, G C Murphy 23.6 percent, Western Auto Supply 552 percent, and Lerner Stores 12.2 percent.
Elliott Roosevelt, 25, son of the President, signed a 1934 contract to gain 500000 from selling 50 Lockheed planes to Russia, according to Fokker deposition. He says the claim is an attempt to embarrass his father and he sought release from the contract.
President Roosevelt sets a 10 day West Coast and Midwest tour with stops in Dubuque St Paul Lincoln and Des Moines as part of his final campaign push. Party aides aim to capitalize on momentum while detailing seaway and prohibition positions.
Washington reports 20,034,000 in tax collections by Works Progress Administration workers on a railroad project over the past year. The update notes federal quantities and related tax retirements amid agency activities.
A Prohibition meeting at the Grand Theatre featured speaker Harger addressing repeal argues and the rights of the dry cause. He compared pre and post prohibition conditions and covered Presidential campaign issues and party platforms. Attendance was small due to heavy rains, but listeners valued the timely discussion.
Plan 10 start work on rural program soon. Advance work on Saegertown project with 26 miles of poles placed. Wire stringing to five miles daily. 61st project in Crayford county. Northwestern Rural Electric Company aims to complete first project and begin Beaverdam and other sites shortly.
The New York Central Railroad asked the public service commission for authority to discontinue passenger trains on its Franklin division from Ashtabula Ohio to Oil City. One daily train in each direction operates at a loss. The commission was told Greyhound Lines would seek to serve communities along the right of way if service ends.
Fourteen hundred attend the 17th annual Pennsylvania State Firemen's Association convention in Williamsport. Michael T. E. Clark, Williamsport fire chief, is elected president unanimously, succeeding John T. Coughtin. Delegates name Philadelphia, Johnstown and Uniontown for 1937 meeting city. a 9,000-fireman parade is set for tomorrow.
Wilkes-Barre jury of 12 in the Michael Fugmann murder case continued deliberations 24 hours after receiving the charge. Jurors requested Commonwealth exhibits including a map of Hanover and two sample clear boxes showing bomb construction.
Testimony centered on Toe Senaustas and John Polens with jurists and witnesses present in Warren county. The proceeding, directed by the Supreme Court, examined preliminary arguments and set opening details for tomorrow pending further orders from Judge D. U. Aviv.
A Swedish flyer attempting a nonstop flight from New York to Sweden was not sighted in Stockholm. A report claimed a sighting near Christiansund, Norway, but the aircraft was later identified as a Norwegian army plane.
County commissioners ordered the district attorney to investigate Helen Schluraff and Nya Messina, both connected to Corry, over three county election votes. If allegations prove true, Messina’s name will be removed from voter rolls as a supposed alien. The DA may extend inquiry into naturalization checks. Hillstrom departs for Chicago on business for the Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Co.
Telly writer 7 EL Ekins lands at Minzalaitoy Airdrome after 3350 p.m. 40. dyun BSTtauay completing nearly 4000 miles against two rivals in a around the world race. New York World Telegram and other Howard papers report arrival after crossing Bay of Bengal and Arakan Yoma.
Governor George H. Earle of Pennsylvania had to address a political rally from an outdoor rostrum in Coudersport after the Joos courthouse doors were locked by county officials to block entry to the meeting.
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