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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1938
Page
1
The readable text references a 10 mph highway project with a four way intersection, new lines, and pavement concerns near the river. It mentions opposition to the plan, a bridge mast, and a construction site near Lincoln and Philadelphia area streets with weather noted at 4.31 inches of rain.
Philadelphia report states State Senator Joseph F. Danio of Sehuglielli county is indicted on charges of conspiring to use Works Progress Administration funds to build a private amusement pub and a sawmill. The federal grand jury named eight foremen and keepers and others from Sehngikill County in the conspiracy alleging falsified records and WPA labor on a swimming pool boxing arena and beer garden intended for Llewellyn.
Public schools open fall term on September 7 with Corry High expected to set a new enrollment record. Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey and the Senior High faculty anticipate around 400 students due to compulsory attendance and a large sophomore class. A teachers meeting will finalize opening plans for 1988 08 term.
Superior Court Judge Arthur J. James, Republican nominee for governor, urged about 40,000 Pennsylvanians at Williams Grove to back his ticket on November 6. He condemned the New Deal, argued it has lowered morale and harmed financial security, and claimed over 1,500,000 idle residents are victims of current policies.
A 12 cent reduction in Pennsylvania crude oil price is effective today per Oil City Derrick. The cut, expected amid steady production and waning demand, lowers prices toward the market level seen since last year, signaling a broad adjustment in regional oil values.
Henry Hewitt, 78, of State Lt N.Y., died at Huma hospital from injuries after a pickup struck him while walking along Route 20 near the Pennsylvania New York border. Police say Hewitt was partially deaf and did not hear the car horn. Driver Henry Schauman, 27, of Ber wit, TM, claims Hewitt stepped into the path of his vehicle.
Davis, jittery and sweating, denies trying to trap I am Hines during cross examination. He admits planning to plead guilty to lottery charges tied to the Tammany ender case and claims he protected Hines briefly. District Attorney Ranney attended with potential murder charges looming for Davis in the Iuel Martin shooting, with Schultz gang ties noted.
White House sources said President Roosevelt spurned ideas to retire justices to win last year’s court fight. Sen. Millard Tydings charged that New Deal senators pressed Hughes retirement as a compromise condition. The White House notes Roosevelt claimed he cared not for personalities or blaming the judges. Ming Towephivin M. Lyann left for Titainese Visit in Sloveland Ohio.
Frank Leary reports Chicago dispatch that 19 railroad brotherhoods distribute ballots to about 928000 workers to decide on a national strike in protest of proposed wage cuts. Officials note potential paralysis of major routes unless settlement soon follows after mediation talks fail and a new round of talks is unlikely.
A storm sparked landslide in St. Gregoire Quebec destroys an eight family apartment house. Eight killed elsewhere in the storm, four confirmed dead and 20 injured in the building. Victims include Rosa Lachance, 22, Mrs. Patrick Delisle, 33, her child, and Mrs. C. O'Dette, 22. Heavy rainfall measured at 3.75 inches. The storm affected a wide area with strong winds.
Guard Captain James McGuire testified that heat was used to punish unruly prisoners in the Klondike cellblock at Philadelphia county prison, where four inmates died. He said Deputy Warden Craven ordered the heat turned on and later off, confirming prior testimony that Guard Sergeant James Hart ordered the heat.
Mrs Ellen M L Lockwood 73 of 11 Banjo St Union City died at St Vincent s Hospital Erie from shock and hip fracture after a fall. Coroner Dr W G Stroble opened an investigation while authorities determine if she slipped or fell from bed. Survived by two sisters a brother and a niece with funeral services set for Friday afternoon.
Linda Jeanette Nagel, born at 6:55 PM to Mr and Mrs Verne Nagel of Ashville R D 1, won “On the Avenue” first baby honors and a prize for an 8 pound birth as merchants welcomed Corry Nospits September’s arrival.
A typhoon battered Japan for 12 hours depositing wreckage across Tokyo and nearby prefectures. Death toll rises with 32 confirmed in Tokyo and 11 more in Gunma prefecture as landslides stranding residents and flooding swelled rivers. Coastline strewn with stranded ships. fear of tidal surge grows on the anniversary of the 1923 earthquake.
Warren advices report Victor Spate, 56, of Pittafield township, passenger in the truck that fatally injured Albert Wilson, 17, of Spring Creek, R. D. 2, left General Hospital Wednesday after treatment. Coroner H. Lowrey impanelled a jury. Warren county officials remain undetermined on whether the delinquent will be held. Jury members from Youngeville include Earl Bitton, James Stipe, Charles Sharmin CW, Newton, Noya Engatram, and Herbert Miura.
Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, defeated for renomination, warned that the $30 weekly pension plan backed by his rival would ruin California and hurt the Democratic party. Downey, a 100 percent New Dealer, won the nomination as McAdoo endorsed by Roosevelt. Bancroft and Riley lead GOP senatorial race. Weather: fair tonight and Friday with continued cool conditions.
Large crowds from Corry attend the Wattsburg Fair with over 8,000 people forecast for today and Friday. The 1938 program features strong horse racing, exhibits, and a popular evening fire works display. Winners include sheep Robigon Brothers and others in cattle and hog divisions, with a 2:14 trot record lowered to 2:09 by Governor Grattan driven by George Blood. The riderless horses feature draws attention and the pony race was won by Louis Herman of Wattsburg.
Atlantic City reports William Green, AFL president, claiming credit for Senate reelection of Ellison D. Smith of South Carolina who faced New Deal opposition. He cites past labor influence in Iowa and Texas races and opposes an independent labor party.
Harrisburg Sept 1 169 local districts submitted applications today for new construction under the Thompson act to replace obsolete schools. The plan envisions $70 million in grants and bonds with $180 million federal funds expected. projects must be listed by January 1 and completed by Jan 30 2040.
In synchronized moves, Mussolini decreed all foreign Jews resident in Italy, Libya and the Dodecanese must leave within six months, with citizenship applicants also ordered out. Hitler announced closure of all religious schools in Austria, including Catholic parochial schools. The actions shift focus from the Czechoslovak crisis as Prague offers concessions through Konrad Henlein amid British mediation warning that force could trigger war.
Gov Olin D Johnston 100 percent New Dealer, who challenged Conservative Sen Auison D Smith with Roosevelt backing, congratulated the winner. He pledged to uphold the Democratic program and work together for South Carolina's best interests in the post primary period.
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