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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1938

Page

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James Denounces Earle Administration in Erie Gubernatorial Rally

Republican nominee Judge Arthur H. James berated Gov. George H. Earle’s administration and attacked graft investigations while denying he is anyone’s tool. He warned of jail for conspirators, blasted the legislature, and pledged to burn many state laws while proposing a substitute program. Local GOP figures and candidates joined at the Grand Theatre rally and Erie campaign stop.

George H. Earle Arthur H. James Grand Theatre James Giffard Pinchot M. J. Anchenberg Philadelphia Wmder Joseph Pew Quichmillionairs Pinchot Earle Gail and Brass Harle Init Charles Algin Jones Joseph Guffey Arthur Coleerove Erie Sloran Het Milons Macera Hiea Harle-Guttey O. K. Murray Young Republican Club Mity John van Allsburg Assembly Lou Rodgers Congress Erie Crawford Attomey Walter L. Peake G. A. Shea Republican Women Fred Mixer John Ring

City to discuss Climax Manufacturing site purchase

Meerave ity Sumner reports the city will confer with Climax Manufacturing owners about purchasing a small parcel on Wear Main Street. The meeting, planned near Main and Second Avenue, aims to reduce sharp curves at the site. Director Richard Rosabacher pushed the issue before Coln Dell, who will host the conference with the plant owners soon.

Meerave Ity Sumner Eres Cue Fey Climax Manufacturing Company Wear Main Street Wek Main Second Avenue Colinell Richard Rosabacher Fehen Colinell

Japs Advance On Hankow Amid Chinese Defenses

United Press reports Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek personally took command of Chinese armies defending Hankow and Canton to direct Yangtze front operations. Japanese headquarters in Shanghai say field forces won three key victories, destroying Yangshan and Tehan and threatening Tayeh as fall of the last town nears.

United Press Hong Son Chiang K'a-Shele Fankow Canton Yu Han-Moy Son Hengyang Yangtse South China Shanghai Yangs'n Tehan Tayeh

Major suit placed against movie actress in California

A divorce and marriage dispute centers on Pat Etting and Pat Alderman. California law questions Etting's second marriage to Alderman while he recovers from a gunshot wound linked to Etting. Alderman accuses Etting of inducing him to abandon her during a pregnancy, while Etting faces a costly alimony suit. Police also note the July marriage in Tijuana followed by a California divorce ruling pending a yearlong wait. In Bradford, John Anderson, 80, was found dead near his wood pile after a cutting operation.

United Press Hollywood California Pat Etting Mytt Alderman Am Hospital Marlin Moe) Snyder Alma Miss Etting Mrs Etting Alderman Tijuana Mex Miss Ettine M's? Etting Bradford John Anderson Here John Larson Anderson

Two Thousand British Troops Siege Jerusalem In 1917 Style

British forces directed by aircraft laid siege to Jerusalem as Arabs held the old city. Reinforcements of 2000 troops and 4000 Jewish police moved to watch from high buildings near the walls. Germany extends credits to Poland and signs pacts with Turkey and others as Britain shifts focus to a U S trade deal. Charles Patterson, 70, superintendent of Pine Grove Cemetery, died when a shotgun discharged accidentally while he carried it.

Old City Germany Pine Grove Cemetery Czech Prone Serusalem Thevald Jerusalem Salartin Allenby Bist Au- Shoritiey Poland Turkey Jugoslavia Bulgaria Roumania Czechoslovakia Great Britain Britain Atlantic United States Charles H. Patterson Pine Grove Corry Charles Butters Lynford Chase Bracken Keating Company Patterson Frank May Lawrence Davison Ruppersburger Urlingame Harold Patterson Buffalo

Hoffmaster Named Pitt Seck er Coordinator from Corry School System

Charles F Hoffmaster long time director of Industrial Arts in Corry Public Schools is chosen as Seck er coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh. The move follows a cooperative arrangement with the State Department of Instruction. He will begin duties as local arrangements are made and will remain in Corry for a period.

A.charles F. Hoffmaster Curry Secker University of Pittsburgh Corry Achoola Board of Education Ralph S. Dewey Hoffmaster Sunbury Hils Kiwanis Club M. F. Church Ce Kitawa University, of Pittsburgh Hoifmaster

Testimony Links Nazi Spy to US Troop Counts Case

In federal court Guenther Gustave Rumrich testified that a German espionage contact named Sanders instructed him to determine how many U S soldiers remained along the eastern seaboard and in the New York City region. He tied the probe to plans involving a Nazi ministry bureau and mentioned correspondence with Col. W Nicolai and Adolf Titler’s Voelkischer Beobachter.

United Press New York Guenther Gustave Rumrich Germany United States New York City Sanders Col. W. Nicolai Adolf Titler Voelkischer Beobachtes Berlin Rumrich Golul Vaidt Witsoxe Pelvale Erich Glager U.S. Army Johanna Hofmann Otto Herman Voss Rumpieh Plle U.S Lester G Dunt- Neon Navy

44 Hour Week Law Begins Monday

Wage Hour Administrator Elmer B. Andrews urged all employers to comply with the Pair Labor Standards Act when it takes effect at 12:01 A M Monday. He warned noncompliance could trigger a national catastrophe even if some industries are not covered. The act sets a 26 cent minimum wage in the first year and time-and-a-half pay for hours over 44 in a week.

United Press Washington Elmer B. Andrews

Jones says Earle kept promises fears taxes

Charles Alvin Jones, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, told a Norristown rally that Gov George H Earle has kept every pledge prior to election. He warned of new Republican power and challenged municipal sales taxes, referencing Philadelphia charges and a claim of renewed party influence.

Jones Earle United Press Norristown Charles Alvin Jones George H. Harley AMM

Forecast of Unseasonable Warmth Ending Soon in This District

Dispatches forecast a sudden shift from recent unseasonable warmth to colder weather tomorrow in this district. A Montana snowstorm is sweeping the region as a cool wave moves from the Rockies. Showers may accompany tomorrow’s colder conditions.

Montana Rockies

Golden Rule Club Revives Four Page Sale Bulletins

The Golden Rule Club moves to raise publicity for monthly sales by reviving a four page bulletin. The bulletin will advertise merchants and specials for next week's sale. Four thousand bulletins will be printed Monday night and mailed Tuesday to reach patrons by Wednesday. Merchants are urged to offer real bargains to attract new shoppers.

Gai Golden Rule Club

Hoover sees European peace from Mutluen pact interview

Former President Herbert Hoover said the Mutlcn agreement preserved peace in Europe and warned against widespread trade quotas. He urged building a trade province in the western hemisphere to offset restrictions imposed by others, notably Germany, Japan and Great Britain.

Unmen Prensa Hartford Conn Herbert Hoover Europe United States Hoover Germany Japa Great Britain

Two New Postal Appointments Announced for Isle County

Postmaster James P. Sullivan announced two new appointments today following formal notice. Arthur Fairchilds is named rural mail carrier to fill the vacancy created by Isle Elmer Shuss’s death. Warner B. McCray has served since Shuss’s passing and now continues in the vacancy. Robert Nichola, longtime special delivery carrier, is promoted to substitute carrier at Corry, paving way for regular post. Arrangements are underway for the new appointees to begin duties.

James P. Sullivan Arthur Fairchilds Isle Elmer Shuss Warner B. McCray Shusa Robert Nichola Bcal Corry Post Office Pairchilds

Wilkes-Barre Papers Still Without Guild Representation

Wilkes-Barre daily newspapers enter a third week under strike as publishers and the American Newspaper Guild clash over jurisdiction to represent non mechanical employees. The dispute centers on whether the guild has the right to organize all staff, delaying a National Labor Relations Board election.

Wilkes-Barre Today American Newspaper Guild National Labor Relations Board

Young man held for murder after tickling

Houston, Tek Oct 18 Johnnie Gray 22 was charged with murder after allegedly choking his sweetheart Ruth Colville 19 into unconsciousness in her home. Gray had been jailed a week on assault to murder charges and claimed he revived her with water. Also Roy Lewis Williams cartoonist of Babe Buntin died suddenly in Philadelphia.

Houston Tek Johnnie Gray Ruth Colville Gray Philadelphia Roy Lewis Williams Cartoo Babe Buntin Cornell Club

Hit Run Driver Pleads Guilty Seeks Involve Companions

Paul Poslick of near North Clymer pleaded guilty to fleeing the scene after a hit and run on South Center Street that injured 20 year old George Crager. Poslick confessed and named Donald Haskell and Vance Buell as companions. Haskell and Buell also confessed, saying Poslick drove the car. Craker was taken to Corry hospital with a deep three inch head wound. Both companions said they urged Poslick to stop after the crash. Bond set at $800 each. Continued on Page Five.

Paul Poslick North Clymer Nat Donald Haskell Vance Buell George Crager South Center Street Haskell Buell Poslick Craker Corry Hospital C. B. Porter

Police Council Grills Corvus Police Over Sluggish Response

Councilman Fred J. Weaver accused the Corvus police of dereliction at Monday's City Council meeting, detailing alleged instances of neglect and humiliation. Mayor Frank Hepler denied formal complaints but pledged to urge faster responses to calls.

Corvus Police Department Taala Fred J. Weaver Mnanicipal Weaver Frank ©. Hepler

Warns U S to steer clear of Russia pact

Philadelphia report cites Aleyander Kerenaky head of the provisional government of Russia during the Bolshevik era. He warns democracies against forming anti fascistic alliances with the Soviet Union. He condemns collaboration with communism and cites Mussolini remarks as misdirection.

U. S Russia Philadelphia Aleyander Kerenaky Provi Rus Isia Soviet Union Fusciamii Wolaleviem Mussolinia

Also Mentioned on This Page

NEW Deal GOP THEUP Hankow Ruth Etting Charles Patterson America Cony Seaboard N. Y German War Ministry M. K. Annenberg Philadelphia, Inquirer CLUB Robert Nichols Paull Poslick
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