AF of L Plans Housewives Drive to Boost Boycott Power
The American Federation of Labor moves to organize housewives to leverage mass purchasing power for boycotts against Japan and Germany, aiming to target imports. The plan surfaces as the 7th annual convention nears vote, with 20 million participants anticipated.
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Roosevelt Highway Association elects officers at Wellsboro meeting
Clyde F Brown of Corry named president of the Roosevelt Highway Association at the Wellsboro gathering. Raymond of Aiuntom chosen secretary as members reviewed yearly progress on the Roosevelt Highway and heard plans for extensive improvements and realignments to ease traffic. The next meeting will be in Wellsboro in June with local representatives present.
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Charges Follow Crash On North Center St
Andrew Sonaga of South Center Street faces charges after a collision at North Center and Trying streets. Police say illegal New York plates were used and the case ties to a Panama New York brother in law. hearing set before Alderman Porter. Mrs Jesse Skinner of Columbus visits Yu J Skinner and family at Aoki Center Street.
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Man Struck by Truck Injures William Moyer
William Moyer, 64, was struck by a truck driven by J. M. Vaughn on East Main Street near the Gullelli store. He suffered a compound fracture of the left leg, a severe scalp laceration, and shock, and was taken to Corry Hospital in serious condition. Police investigate the accident. Moyer is a former resident of the city.
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Family of 11 rescued at Erie amid storm
Coast Guard Det. 14-a, a boat and two tugs rescued four members of a family of 14 marooned on four bars after a Lake Erie storm. The group, eight children aged 1 to 12, were brought to Evie aboard a barge while barges towed by the Baller nes carried phosphates and sulfur to Erie.
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Ford Plant Closure Confirmed After Worker Strike
Ford Motor Company personnel director Huwy Bennett announced the plant would be definitely closed, stating the work stoppage in Kansas City by the United Automobile Workers Union had ended the plant’s status for the foreseeable future. Bennett indicated the company was through with the Kansas City operation.
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Rural electric lines energized in Beaverdam area
Northwestern Rural Electricity Cooperative reports 47 more miles energized in Beaverdam sector as part of the northwestern Pennsylvania rural electrification program. At the Sacgertown stockholders meeting updates were given on home and farm electricity uses and full benefits, with a Beaverdam meeting set for October 28 at 5 o'clock featuring Jeanne White Thelma Wilson and William Nevison. Patrons are urged to remember the date and may win door prizes.
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Snow and Cold Wave Hit City With Early October Snow
Pittsburgh reports a 28.9 degree low with light snow overnight, the first of the season, as western Pennsylvania and western New York see a general snowfall. Temperatures rise to 32 by morning, with rural Venango County recorded pockets of snow under a heavy blanket.
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State Supreme Court Refuses Appeal On Vote
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied Har risburg taxpayer Herman Thwiz's appeal to block a November 2 referendum on five proposed constitutional amendments. The court ordered the decree affirmed at the appellant's cost, noting need for prompt action.
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Grave robber leaves ransom note as body found in ditch
In Streltsville Ontario the body of 20 year old Hayden Pope was found in a roadside ditch after a grave robbery. Police say the body was dumped from a car and the ransom note demanded $100 before the ghoul can reveal where to leave the money. Children found the body on their way home from school as investigators pressed villagers to help identify the kidnapper.
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State O P Council to Meet on October 26
Harrisburg Oct 14 Rep U.S. State Chairman G Baward Brena adi called a meeting of GO P executive committee in Philadelphia October 26. He said the executive group would Criven in accordance with the state committee's request at Altoona last month and would study a questionnaire on party wituila supplied by the Republica crusader.
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France to Insist on Action in Shanghai Battle
Two American servicemen were wounded in a Shanghai fight that pitted Japanese forces against Chinese and foreign troops. The assault damaged the city, with shells striking near marine posts and a streetcar, as urban combat intensified around the international settlement.
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Japan's Army Bigger Than U S Says Report
A dispatch from Wutanghat cites observers estimating Japan's army at about three times the size of the United States forces. The report notes naval and coastal defenses, with emphasis on manpower and fortifications.
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More Candidates Sought For Corry Hospital Superintendent
Board considered additional applications to fill the vacancy created by Miss Ethel Cole’s resignation. One candidate was interviewed by the board in the library basement last evening, with no appointment made yet. September reports showed 144 patients served 709 days, 18 births, 3 deaths, 208 major and 18 minor operations. The Maryin Casualty Company noted the elevator was operating after inspection on September 10. The buildings and grounds committee was authorized to repair the rear porch. The meeting adjourned after routine renting business.
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Captain Houghton Speaks to Kiwanis Club Audience
Captain W. Houghton of Company A spoke at the Kiwanis meeting at the Hotel Corry. He outlined Company A’s progress since its beginnings in 1873 and recounted the unit’s history. The club’s orchestra performed several numbers. During the business portion, plans were made for a joint meeting with the Rotary Club.
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France Sets Deadline for Italy in Spanish Civil War Talks
Paris reports a 24 hour cabinet session as France seeks to limit Italy’s aid to Spanish Nationalists. A note to London will outline a two week deadline for Italy to curtail troop activity and join non intervention. If no accord, France and Britain may act alone to counter Italy.
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Parents Tour West With Body Of Dead Son
A young father and mother, believed to be roaming the state in a small automobile with their dead son, sought a place to bury him without public bathing, avoiding state law. In another note, Pennsylvania Sabbath School Association pledged to raise the state's share of 27,000,000 youths lacking religious instruction to church.
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Extra Guard Over Seminuk Slayers Near Youngsville
Warren county authorities place an additional guard over John G Polens and Jon Senauskas condemned to die for the Seminuk innkeeper slaying at Broken Straw Airport west of Youngsville. Appeals have failed and execution date set by Governor George H. Marte. lawyers vow further appeals while Clemency looms.
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Bond Forfeited in Pa R Larceny Case
Erie authorities forfeited a $1,000 bond in the case of Charles Emerson of Pris charged with malicious mischief and theft of brass journal boxes from Pennsylvania Railroad property near Oymshee's Roses south of Corry last August. Co-defendants Nathan Klein and Samuel Klein were held on receiving stolen funds charges with $200 bonds each. Audie Keroder posted the bond for Emerson.
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Guffey Returns Today to Harrisburg Doorstep
Senator Joseph F. Guffey, a leading Pennsylvania Democrat, planned return to Harrisburg today after overseas travel. He was set to land in New York and proceed to his home, with his schedule including meetings on legislation and labor issues.
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