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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1937
Page
1
Roger Babson surveys France and Germany as fascist and communist pressures rise, warning that France faces a deep political and economic crisis. He notes England's shifting stance, the risk of dictatorship in Europe, and the need for collective security despite failing alliances.
North west Spain collapses for Loyalists as Franco proclaims conquest of Asturias. Thousands surrender or flee, Gijon and Aviles captured, Moorish troops deployed to police coast towns while Italian volunteers move to Aragon front. Final assault ends Loyalist resistance after 50 days of fighting.
Washington Oct. 22 The Committee for Industrial Organization was reported ready to rejoin the American Federation of Labor if guaranteed that its members would retain unity and not split the craft groups. Observers doubt the demands can be met and fear the planned peace conference may fail to forestall months of delay. A minority within the AFL opposed to peace proposed a two day pre meeting with CIO and AFL delegates to set terms, including unity conferences and large joint committees.
Gerald Schell a 21 year old resident of Erie surrendered without resistance after allegedly planning an armed hold up at a gasoline filling station near Erie station last night. He was jailed pending formal charges expected to be lodged this afternoon. Eyewitness descriptions and police details tied him to the crime.
Nestopedis National Bank closed its doors after bank exams uncovered a missing funds shortage of at least 77,500 dollars. Police and officials searched for the assistant cashier, Ray W. Fecaurfer, amid the investigation. The same day, cashier Kart B Pes, from Taston Pa, vanished.
Harrisburg reports the 1937 teacher tenure act will be defended by Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti in four constitutionality cases before the state supreme court in Philadelphia next month. Deputy AGs Edward Friedman and James M. Thinpoon will assist.
A three plane fishing party led by Governor War's land was forced down in western Pennsylvania. Richard Herbine piloted a plane that landed in a wheat field near Dayton. A second plane carrying Mrs Earle landed at Brookville airport. A third plane piloted by William Moore landed at Greensburg after departing Harrisburg at 10 a m.
The Securities and Exchange Commission opened an intensive study of stock market mechanisms to determine factors behind the recent market break. The effort examines private exchange operations and SEC regulations, though officials say no new rules are planned.
Baldwin Brothers bid lowest on Roosevelt Highway widening project west of the city from Corry to Hynes corner. State Highways Department opened bids for concrete pavement and edging structures with a base estimate around 28,084 dollars. The bids, including costs for bridges and pavement on Route Twenty Eight, were reviewed for the Tamarack area projects.
Timothy Heer aged about one and a half, son of Mr and Mrs Leo Heer of Sullivan Lane, was found dead after a prolonged search at Lake Chaumont. Hundreds of law enforcement officers and volunteers had scoured the area since the child went missing on Tuesday. The body was recovered near the rocky shore as investigators reviewed the case.
Berchtesgaden October 22 reports the Duke and Duchess of Windsor being received by Adolf Hitler. The dispatch describes the royal couple dining and touring with Nazi leaders at the mountain retreat, amid a sunlight filled Assitian weather.
Shelbyville October 22 A jury of twelve men may be asked to condemn Jack and Roy Garr to death for the killing of Brey Sen Henry H Denhardt. The attorney general Hubert Meredith said he will demand the death penalty for the man who accused Denhardt of murdering their sister and shot Jim.
In Slizabethtown NW Ont a grand jury proceeding set for November 8 is linked to Jay Morris and Matt Cobb who alleges Montague acted as a thug amid a roadhouse robbery. Cobb testifies about a confrontation with a heavy man using a blackjack, claimed to be Montague, during the incident at Washington Street roadhouse.
Report cites agents pursuing trace of a ransom pill in Chicago with tangled notes on persons and places. The document mentions individuals including Ludwig and Wernick, with references to investigations and possible leads at multiple locations, but details remain unclear.
In Moscow two German suspects Ake Pau Zitverko and Bewin Klea face trial by a Russian court over espionage charges. They could receive the death penalty if convicted. Separate report from Dundalk notes a girl was jailed four months for kissing her boyfriend in public.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt pledged to balance the 1938 U.S. budget in the next fiscal year. He outlined potential tax and policy measures, and met with Secretary Morgenthau and Budget Director Morgenstern to discuss balancing income and outlay.
United Airlines ship Mari ner Linewyight crashed after encountering a squall south of its course. Major W. Schrozder of United reports weather and instrument issues likely caused the failure. Wreckage logs indicate the plane left Cheyenne for a regular Continental flight stop with distress signals and immediate emergency actions.
In Lansing Michigan tomorrow prospective brides and grooms must undergo physical examinations. The articles note upcoming tests and related procedural steps, reflecting local civic requirements for marriage licenses and health verifications.
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