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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1937
Page
1
The readable parts suggest a railway or bridge topic with references to leaders and a first book release in a week. Names, places, and dates are garbled, but mentions of St Louis and a German connection appear amid unclear terms and injuries.
Article notes England’s postwar changes with labor unions, rising costs, and a shift toward collective bargaining under a coalition government. It cites U.S. observers on English politics, economy, and social shifts, including impacts on wages, hours, and industrial relations. Also reports a separate crash near Spring Creek involving two trucks and minor injuries.
Pittsburgh and tri-state area saw flood stages fall as rains ceased after 39 hours. Monongahela River crested near 27.4 feet at The Point, with minor basement flooding and muddy wharfs. one indirect fatality reported in a rock-plot incident near Cumberland. WPA workers aided Ridgely recovery as 400 residents left homes. broader Potomac and Shenandoah basins reported reduced danger.
Carl Whitman, 17, confessed to stealing a Chevrolet sedan and a truck from Waterhouse Garage and North Center street, wrecks near Beaverdam and the bridge. Arrested at his Essex street home after evading police, he pleaded not guilty to two counts of automobile larceny and faces a Thursday hearing.
Shanghai dispatch notes October 29 that Japanese shells struck near the British concession and the French settlement edge. A high foreign official predicted rapid action, amid casualties and fires as British and colonial troops responded to the flare of violence.
Chief John D. Planigan said police have stepped up patrols to curb Hallowe'en mischief and vandalism. A group threatening to disrupt a second Ward party was thwarted, and officers remain vigilant citywide. Vandalism will bring immediate arrests and prosecution.
Police seek the driver of a bare Oldsmobile coupe that careened north on Center street hitting two trees near Smith, snapping a Route 6 sign, and speeding away past West Smith street after being spotted by Patrolman Rosa Meades and Officer Jeter near the Smith Center intersection. A checkup is under way.
Germany declined an invitation to the Fay Eastern conference on the Chinese-Japanese war grounds that it was not a signatory to the nine power treaty. The move aligns Germany with Japan in boycotting the conference, an official Belgian invitation noted.
Officers checked the movements of James Curtis, a Black man, at Norristown. Curtis was taken from train No 508 on the Renovo division of the Pennsylvania railroad yesterday by Officer Martin Haugh of Oil City. Fingerprints were later taken by Patrolman Ross Mead as charges were anticipated.
A large flock drew attention as they circled over Corty around 2 am then headed south. Their loud honking echoed through the streets as onlookers watched the birds drift and vow to follow a southern path.
Hyde Park, Oct 28 Roosevelt said the main goal of his administration is to provide greater purchasing power to about one third of the population described as ill clothed ill nourished and ill housed. He placed this above possible revisions of capital gains and profits taxes noting the emphasis on aiding 9 000 000 to 40 000 000 people with virtually no purchasing power.
Chicago oct 29 the American Association of Railroads voted to ask the interstate commerce commission for a 15 percent horizontal increase in freight rates with passenger rates also raised. A later report indicates 47.5 million dollars in varying rate increases were authorized last week. Executives estimate the 35 percent rise would add about 150 million in new revenue, with coal coke lumber fruits and vegetables exempt from the proposal or capped in maxima.
Corry plans to send a delegation to Erie for a Democratic rally at the Public Auditorium tonight at o'clock. Owen B Hunt of Philadelphia Insurance Commissioner will be principal speaker explaining proposed amendments to the Constitution to the state vote next Tuesday. Arthur Calestave, the committee chairman, will preside as candidates are introduced amid music and quartet numbers. All voters are invited.
Harrisburg announces across the state motor police and highway patrol members will receive pay increases totaling about $500000 annually, effective November. Former state policemen gain $24 more per year and former highway patrol officers $320 more, as the two agencies merged.
Washington Oct 29 The American Federation of Labor will maintain a national policy of political neutrality in upcoming municipal elections despite a new program against a party organization. AFL President Green said local units will retain autonomy on political decisions through November 2 and until the federation’s next executive council meeting. The stance aligns with New York state federation backing Mayor LaGuardia, while the American Labor Party supports LaGuardia. Local unions and state federations will guide political policies for this year.
Chinese reports say Sunjiang, a Shanghai suburb, was leveled after a major air raid by more than 20 Japanese planes. Over 100 bombs destroyed residential areas and the Susan B. Wilson school of the Southern Methodist church. Minister Rev W B Burke was killed. Sixty sheltering residents were injured.
Cincinnati dispatch reports the state rested its first degree murder case against Anna Marie Hahn, accused of poisoning four elderly men to seize their savings. The mass murder trial began October 11 and after two weeks of testimony, the 96th witness concluded just after 11 a.m. local time.
A community parade is scheduled with several decorated floats in a Halloween style. Local shops and groups will participate along a center street route to Rex theatre for awards and a glazing display. Children are invited to join the observance replacing the usual hallaween devotion.
Corry merchants report prizes totaling 175 dollars claimed by noon Thursday. Mrs Havall Love lans of Hitie holds the $100 first prize ticket, Ernest Dimigk of Lemon street claims the $75 fourth prize this month, while the $50 second and $25 third prizes remain unclaimed with five days to report.
Meadeville report says Elsie McCloskey 45 of Mine was held on manslaughter charges after an October 6 automobile crash that injured her husband Roy 53. She pleaded not guilty at a hearing yesterday. Police seek missing 16 year old LaVerne Miles from 185 York Street with a sling on his arm. Petitioners to Pope Pius XI urged Father Coughlin to resume broadcasting.
A reckless driving charge followed a collision last night on East Main Street near the North Coury area. Ge W. Cosbran owned the car driven by Thompson, which veered and collided, causing front fender damage but no injuries. Officers Varison and Blythe encountered Thompson as they investigated.
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