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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1938

Page

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Czechs Offer New Move to Avert Hungary War

A Prague report says Czechoslovakia will submit a new proposal to Hungary aimed at ending their territorial dispute. The move followed talks in Munich with Adolf Hitler and Frantisek Chvalkovaky. Contingent plans include a four power conference proposed by Mussolini.

Hungary U. S United Press Rome Czechoslovakia Munich Puehrer Adolf Hitler Germany Frantisck Chvalkovaky I Benito Mussolini Stephen Csaky Hungarian Foreign Office Baleazzo Ciano Csaky Mussolini Budaphst yThe

Donor of Clock to Be Dedicated Today

Mrs Martha A Smith donor of the Smith Memorial tool to be dedicated at the Senior High School this afternoon. The clock was donated by Mrs Smith in memory of her late husband Jagon C Smith.

Martha A. Smith Smith

James Rodgers Van Allsburg to Speak Here

The Teal Republican committee schedules Judge Arthur H. L. James, Republican nominee for governor, to speak at 6 30 PM in the Grand theatre building. He plans dinner in Corry and will depart for Erie for a county wide rally at the Public Auditorium with Senator James J. Davis and other state ticket candidates. Also heard will be R Lou Rodgers and John E Van Allsburg. The meeting was advanced to 6 30 PM due to James' Erie engagement.

Teal Republican Committee Arthur HL. James Grand Theatre R. Lou Rodgers Congress John E. van Allsburg State Assembly Tidge James Erie Esesary Judge James

Newspaper strike enters third week in Wilkes-Barre

In Wilkes-Barre on October 15 an American Newspaper Guild strike entered its third week as publisher and guild officials pursued a sixth settlement. A second conference had resumed but adjourned to seek a method to break the deadlock on the guild claim to collective bargaining rights for newsroom departments.

United Press Wilkes-Barre Wilkes- Parre

Perkins proposes mediation panel to end CIO AFL dispute

Secretary of Labor Perkins urged AFL and CIO to appoint five trusted representatives each to a mediation committee with authority to bind their groups. The ten would pick three neutral members and a chair from them. If sides cannot agree on neutrals, outside trusted persons would select them. Some sources say Roosevelt might appoint the three extra members.

United Press Columbus Roosevelt American Eperation of Labor Committee For Industrial Organization Perkins A. F. of L Co. 1 Oo

BOOST SCOTT AT RALLY HERE

An enthusiastic rally for Walter HL Scott for State Assembly drew about one hundred attendees at the Grand theatre. Speakers included Attorney Scott J Frederick Kinley Carlton V King and Mayor Frank Hepler among others urging support for Corry’s home town candidate for the Third District assembly seat. Norbert J Fitzgerald was unable to attend due to prior engagement. The crowd called the meeting one of the most spirited rallies yet and pledged strong backing for Scott’s campaign.

Walter HL Scott State Assembly Grand Theatre Attorney Scott Frederick Kinley Clitef Corry Carlton V. King Register of Wills Erie County Frank @. Hepler Elmer 2 Gilbert— Ison Corry Legislative United Summit Norbert J. Fitzgerald Congress Corryca Assembly

Trash collectors in Philly end eight day strike

More than 2,000 ash and trash collectors ended an eight day strike after municipal acquiescence to their demands. They prepared to clean up the mounting rubbish across Philadelphia as order is restored.

Philadelphia Philidelphia Atreata

National defense drive under Roosevelt aims for mobile, modern arms

President Roosevelt and aides plan a rearmament program to build a highly mobile defense, prioritizing latest weapons over manpower. Senate and House leaders back the approach though expecting cost, with emphasis on air and armor capabilities influenced by German strength and Munich outcomes.

Hobart C. Montee Ashington Roosevelt United States Sheppard Tex Senate Military Affairs Committee House Ray~ham Great Britain France Germany Italy Britain Munich Tia Ptatchinie

Lively Fight in Court Over State Act

Harrisburg Oct 1 A lively fight looms over new legislation enabling the state to seize 12 city county mental hospitals valued at about 78 million dollars without reimbursement to sub divisions. The constitutionality of the Byberry acts is challenged in court by Dennis A Bailey taxpayer, with Blair and Somerset counties backing a joint test suit.

United Press Harrisburg Qouths Legislative Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Dennis A. Bailey Blair Somerset

Jones to Visit Corry Oct. 24

Democratic nominee for governor Charles Alvin Jones and Dr. Leo C. Mundy will visit Corry on Monday October 24 for an evening meeting followed by a county rally in Erie with Governor George H. Earle and Thomas A. Logie.

Charles Alvin Jones Leo C. Mundy Corry Erie George H. Earle Thomas A. Logie U. S Internal Affairs

Wage cut seen as business aid by officials

Washington October 15 railroads told President Roosevelt wage board a 15 percent cut could aid recovery. Dr J H Parmelee chief statistician argued unions data overstated hardship, saying lower wages might help recall furloughed workers enlarge building programs boost maintenance and purchasing power while improving credit for maintenance and upgrades.

United Press Washington

Strikes Tie Up Traffic in New York Harbor

In New York Harbor on October 15 a strike by about 2000 members of the United Marine Division of the International Longshoremen's Union halted tug operations and disrupted Trans-Atlantic liner docking after talks with the New York Tugboat Exchange failed to reach an agreement.

New York Harbor United Brocs New York United Marine Division International Longshoremen's Union New York Tugboat Exchange

Bank Robbers Escape From Cliftonville Bank Quietly

Pennsylvania troopers and Venango police pursued three clad bandits who robbed the Cliftonville bank of 3000 to 4000 dollars and fled in a 1937 black Chevrolet with Michigan plates. They forced clerks to open safes while time locks halted some vaults. Police questioned bystanders for possible identifications as the car headed toward Mercer county.

United Press Clintonville Pennsylvania Cliftonville Venango County Mercer County Norman Canada Cash Register Cenral Venango County

Senior High Cafeteria to Open Oct 24

Mrs Lynn Campbell is in charge of the Senior High School cafeteria set to open Monday October 24. The cafeteria committee met in the library building and finalized plans, hiring Mrs Campbell as cook. The project aims to save about 100 students daily as a union profit service by the Parent Teachers Council. Donations of equipment and cash are being sought by school or council officials. Plan vote tomorrow on Yellow Cab strike settlement proposal in Philadelphia.

Lynn Campbell Sdopt Campbell Comsralttee Philadelphia Union Officils Anhowheed Yellow Csb Company

Corry Hallowe'en Parade Promises Record Turnout

The Phalanx Fraternity and M. C. A. sponsor Corry Hallowe'en festivities to be bigger than ever with hundreds of students in costumes, 16 floats lined up, and bands from Corry High and Junior V F W bugle corps. Prizes will be awarded for the most grotesque and grandiose figures, with awards announced at the tex theatre after the parade on Friday evening October 28.

Hallowe'en Phalanx Praternity M. Co. A John Strigler Esau Strigier Corry High Band F. W. Bugle Tex Theatre

PUC Seeks Federal Aid in Track Wire Inquiry

Harrisburg records show the Public Utility Commission gaining federal cooperation in its probe of leased wire telephone facilities used to disseminate track information to gamblers. Chairman McNinch and Beamish outline joint action with the FCC and Justice Department as hearings set for October 20 and October 18 to 19.

United Press Harrisburg Public Utility Commission Frank R. McNinch P. U McNinch Federal Department of Justice Congress McNineh Thompson Legislative Commission Infttel

Over-Excitement At Game Brings Death In Claysburg

William A Hoenstein a 63 year old rural mail carrier died of a heart attack while watching a football game in Claysburg Fe Oct 15. He collapsed before medical aid could be summoned.

Uniter Press Claysburg William A. Hoenstein

House Probers Coast Along In Probe Ahead Of Election

Harrisburg Oct 15 The Kniss committee probing graft in Gov. Marlees administration signaled it would coast along until after the November election to avoid sharpening focus on corruption charges. The five Democrats and two Republicans spent a week more of questioning witnesses, largely to bolster earlier notes on minor defects in the $5,000,000 state finance building. A Democratic member Robart Bierly of Lifeeme county Civil Engineer said the group had not exposed motives and the inquiry lacked a decisive impact.

House Committee United Press Harrisburg Kniss Committee George He Marlees Nho Robart N. Bierly Geme County Beta

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