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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1937
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment suggests a report of a gas or crude pipe purchase in Pennsylvania. Names and places are garbled but hint at Allegany and Southwestern regions. The text mentions years and a transaction value around 205 dollars, with references to pipelines or pipe lines.
Coroner prepares inquest Thursday into the double fatality near Titusville after an Erie truck collided with the McCarthy car killing Arthur McCarthy and his wife. Witness Corporal P E Carlson from the Corry police station will testify. charges may follow. Driver Walter Long of Erie escaped serious injuries.
In Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville district last night, violence marred a union drive to organize truck drivers. A truck owned by John Martinia was stopped and set ablaze, injuring driver Ralph Laughay and helper Andy Yudec, who were hospitalized. A second attempt caused a vehicle to crash, and firemen battled a blaze with estimated damage of $500. At least six other drivers suffered minor injuries from flying glass and blows during the siege on Forty third Street.
United Prena reports Hanahika offering nine yuan to exchange Chinese soldiers surrendering to Japanese authorities were dropped behind by Jays today. The matter was asked that those who parvendér bring with them one of the namabilia, ear.
Berlin declares that Germany will respect Belgium’s integrity and inviolability of its borders and territory. The statement echoes similar assurances by Great Britain two months earlier and acknowledges Belgium’s wish to stay neutral in any European war.
Harrisburg reports that Erie district attorney Mortimer Graham aims to push the gravel scandal investigation to the November grand jury. Governor George Earle threatens to name Attorney General Margiotti to take control, while Margiotti says he will not actively join the grand jury probe.
Jncat state motor police chief Corporal Carlson warned motorists of a fall drive against speeders reckless drivers and dimming headlights. He urged safer speeds on wet fall roads and said violators would be arrested even if within the speed limit. Drivers were urged to slow for wet pavement leaves and dusk conditions.
Denver dispatch reports the American Federation of Labor rejects a Committee for Industrial Organization peace conference plan due to attached conditions. The AFL offers to meet on even terms without preconditions and without delay. The dispute pits AFL craft unions against industrial unions of CIO. William Green signals cautious openness to progress toward settlement. CIO war council sessions in Atlantic City press the federation to join peace talks or risk unified labor upheaval.
United Press report notes urging President Roosevelt to request Justice Black's resignation from the Supreme Court will be considered at the United Mine Workers District 3 convention in Monongahela Valley. The resolution, sponsored by Crest Life 1187, is among numerous agenda items discussed at the opening session.
Orval W. Adams age 33 executive vice president of Utah State National Bank Salt Lake City was elected president of the American Agnifors Association at the 89rd annual convention in Boston on October 13 1900s.
Pennsylvania Democratic leaders plan to promote four of five proposed constitutional amendments in the November 2 election. They advocate an income tax to fund welfare and schooling needs and seek to shift tax burden, citing real estate's 6 percent share. Governor Earle and State Chairman Lawrene urge party speakers to focus on the income tax proposal as a core campaign objective.
James Talhover, 31, sole survivor of the Al Brady gang, confessed to G-men Bangor police that the gang killed four people. He reportedly signed the lengthy confession after hours of questioning. a stenographer typed it and Talhover agreed to a trial in Indiana after extradition.
Post offices will handle the upcoming unemployment census planned for November. A questionnaire will be mailed to all 35 million homes on November 16 and 17, with responses due to postmasters by November 20. President Roosevelt orders rapid, thorough checks to capture the nation's employment picture.
Death reported at 248 East South Street at 1140 this morning ends three and a half years of illness for Mrs G Swell 62. Survived by husband three sons Walter Albert and Tom Sweet a daughter Miss Haze Sweet two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at St Elizabeths Church Friday at 9 am with burial in Pine Grove cemetery.
Tokyo report says Emperor Hirohito and the privy council approved plans for a supreme war council to guide Japan through the Chinese war. The plan, to be completed soon, involves nine national prominents to form the leadership team.
The Kehei News Agency reported that a transport bound for the Wisur4 district was wrecked intentionally. The incident killed 3,000 people.
Japanese shock troops attacked along the Shanghai front for a third month as bombers struck villages west of the city. Weather delayed a large offensive and ground fighting occurred at multiple points with heavy hand to hand clashes reported as Chinese defense stiffened. The Chinese spokesman claimed the battle had already lasted two months and many days, likening it to the 1932 Shanghai war.
Pittsburgh October 13 Rumors of a student strike at Duquesne University were quashed as students returned to classes following the resignation of philosophy professor Father Thomas R Jones who had accused Pitt football players of being paid for their services Father J J Callahan president of Duquesne said Jones resigned to avoid fueling an unfavorable fight and to clarify the situation
Nearly 000 anthracite miners in Coaldale pa returned to work as United Mine Workers officials and Gov George H Earle prepared for a 3 pm Harrisburg conference to settle health and safety grievances that sparked a two day subterranean sit down strike at Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company mine leadership urged compliance and the strikers briefly returned after the governor secured a partial company concession to their demands
Seekers and police search for a ghoul who disturbed a newly buried body in Streetville Ontario. A ransom note demanding $100 was found inside Hayden Pope's grave after his parents were alerted. Authorities believe the robbery occurred Monday night as townsfolk vow action.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to convene on November 15 with a five point domestic program centering on crop control and minimum wage and maximum hours. He stressed urgent action and warned Democrats of swift legislative battles as Republicans argued for emergency measures. The speech touched foreign policy sparingly, noting the coming Nine Power Conference and U S efforts toward peace while recalling wartime experiences.
Nationalists claim the loyalist government is moving toward Barcelona amid an impending offensive against Valencia the capital. Cabinet members reportedly have arrived in Barcelona and essential industries are being moved from Valencia to Estre idia as Nationalists interpret the retreat as a strategic shift.
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