28 Oct 1936
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1936
Page
1
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Political Sidelights discuss the U S Steel report and Roosevelt era policy. It cites Social Security Act support by Republicans and Democrats, argues for improving business conditions under Roosevelt, and notes Pennsylvania’s pivotal role in the 1936 election with remarks on Alf Landon and Dave Davis.
Gov Alf Landon campaigns through the Newark area pledging to enforce federal labor protections and defend workers against coercion while warning against false liberalism and autocracy. He argues labor should organize through representatives, with no employer interference, and says New Deal social security is inadequate and unfair to workers.
London Oct 28 Mrs Wallis Simpson says she will not go to the United States after sensational coverage of her friendship with King Edward VIII and her divorce from Ernest Simpson. She seeks privacy and plans to travel abroad, noting she felt humiliated by international attention and American press reports. She returned to London from Trwich after her divorce nisi decree, which as the innocent party could become absolute in six months.
James Mollison, British trans Atlantic flyer, left Floyd Bennett Airport at 8 44 a m WST aboard Bellanca Flash monoplane Dorothy on a 10500 mile flight to England and South Africa The trip began with Har bor Grace Newfoundland as first stop to refuel lunch and continue to Croydon Airport near London Mollison hoped to reach London in 17 hours and beat existing records He wore evening clothes under his flying suit carried 420 gallons of fuel and planned to take on 600 more at Harbor Grace Weather warned of possible ocean snow and tail wind aided initial leg
The Erie conference of the Pittsburgh Synod of the United Lutheran Church held its fall convention at Messiah Lutheran Church in Wesleyville. The Sunday School Association met Tuesday evening in conjunction with the conference. Dr H G B Lewis spoke on cooperation and consecration, while Rev R E L Wagner discussed parish and church school work. Delegates included members from St Pat’s Sunday School Corry.
The year’s peak freight activity continued across the country with brisk shipments. Chesapeake & Ohio lines led weekly tonnage, and the three Van Sweringen roads posted a new high of 69 255 cars, up from 67 118 the prior week and 61 957 a year ago.
New York Oct 28 plan for readjustment of the wage scale of the 216 709 employees of the United States Steel Corporation was being perfected. Myron C Taylor chairman said management had studied the wage structure of the subsidiaries during the past year.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Chas T. Margiotti asserts banks would have failed under the New Deal, while noting gratitude from some locals for benefits received. He claims strong action would have been taken if opposition persisted.
Federal investigators from the Senate Campaign Expenditure Investigating Committee arrived to probe reports that workers were pressured to register as Republican to keep their jobs. Special Investigator Peterson, from Washington, heads the inquiry in the city with probes into employer influence to sway votes before the upcoming election.
Corey's 1939 Halloween parade draws many business places to enter decorated floats and autos. MCA secretary Hengst and committee urge participants to sign up by tomorrow morning. Local shops listed include Morton’s Grocery, Curpiture Co, Barnes & Nik Shoe Store, Rex Threats Mills Co, H Burgz Thsuraute Co, B Williams Hardware, Homer Grocery, Montgomery Ward, Star Stores, and more. Veterans groups and school bands will provide music. parade routes form on East and West Church and West Pleasant streets.
Premier Mussolini in Rome on the 14th anniversary of the march on Rome declares Italy stands ready to defend its empire. He addresses fascist loyalists and veterans in Piazza Venezia, celebrating the founding of the corporate state and Italy's 1935 Ethiopian campaign.
Southampton England October 28 Commodore Edger Britten commander and captain of the Queen Mary died today after a stroke in his cabin shortly before the ship sank or failed conditions. Britten 62 had commanded the premier liner since she entered service.
Nationalist authorities vowed to execute five Loyalist hostages for every Hightist killed in the capital. Rebels issued an ultimatum demanding surrender within 48 hours, promising to spare captives who capitulate.
A fire at about 10 o’clock last night damaged a work bench on the south wall of the rear shop owned by Guy E. Rogers at 100 First Avenue. A passerby spotted the flames, the alarm sounded, and firefighters stopped the blaze before it could spread to adjacent wooden buildings. The bench and nearby wood were burned. Rogers estimated losses under 100 dollars, insured. Origin remains a mystery.
A Warren Ohio judge denied promising clemency in exchange for guilty pleas in the case of John Pulens and a former Cleveland jurist. The defendants appealed to the state supreme court contending they were assured clemency if they pleaded guilty, while attorneys disputed who made such assurances. The high court appointed Judge Braxson to determine if the condemned men were entitled to mercy, as cross examination continued in open court.
Corry youth of Salamanca North Carolina is being turned over to county probation officer Haroll P. Dijne don after arrest by Salt mince authorities in a robbery case. He is linked to several petty thefts at a home on West Washington Isuel. Corry officials will secure the youth for immediate return.
Golden Rule shoppers receive free cinema today from 1 to 3 PM at Rex Theatre. Tickets with fifty cent purchases at Golden Rule Club stores grant admission to The Return of Sophie Lang starring Gertrude Michael, adults only, with a separate evening program planned. Merchants expect a boost in daytime trade.
President Roosevelt reaffirmed the nation’s creed of freedom and peace in a wartime era address at Bedloe Island near the Statue of Liberty. He urged a non political, universal message of liberty and the duty to guard it, emphasizing unity, education, and the example America must set for the world.
Henry T. Gorrell reports from Salamanca on October 24 1936 that he and other journalists were captured during the Nationalist advance toward Madrid. After identification they were housed by the Nationalist high command as fellow reporters James Minifie Danis Weaver and others were seized in separate sectors.
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