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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1936
Page
1
A late wire compilation reports strikes and incidents across multiple locales. The Kensington plant walkout involves 200 workers, while a bank holdup, armored car heists, and a fatal gas exposure are noted in separate items. Additional briefs cover casualties from a railway crash, a papal prayer appeal, and military court actions.
Western Pennsylvania business activity in early September showed the strongest level since 1930 with the Pittsburgh University bureau reporting the index at 92 or just under normal. The latest reading followed a 96.1 week earlier and 74 in late August indicating a gradual slide toward typical activity.
A chaotic report from Lake Erie details the drowning of Joseph N. Taylor and a prolonged search for his body. Despite multiple boats and a seaplane combing the area near Portland Bay, no trace has been found and coroner W. Crandall notes ongoing efforts as the search continues.
Kansas aviator Joe Jacobson was blown from his plane at 5000 feet when it exploded during the Bendix air derby from New York to Los Angeles. He parachuted to safety after a near miss with the wreck, landing in a field and being helped by a local farmer.
Labor Day events center in City Park with soap box derby at 9 am and a full afternoon to evening program. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 265 sponsor the parade and bugle drum corps contest with bands from South Western New York and dozens of activities including booths rides and a bicycle giveaway.
Loyalist militiamen killed 50 rebel captives before the fall of the burning city of Iran. Rebels captured the city hall and held the bridgehead to France. A rebel force moved toward Pasajes as Madrid formed a coalition government led by Largo Caballero with six Socialists and no Communist members.
Jewish residents of Cony prepare for Rosh Hashanah observances on the evening of September 16 as synagogues worldwide begin the new year. Yon Kippur begins at sundown September 25 with fasting and prayer. Sukkoth starts September 30 for eight days, ending with the Feast of Rejoicing in the Law. Local Jewish businesses suspend as usual for the holidays.
Erie County commissioners approve four mile road improvement for the Roosevelt Highway west of Albion to join the Ohio state line. Clyde J. Brown leads Roosevelt Highway Association delegation as plans gain state highway department support for early construction. Ohio has already approved its end of the route to Cleveland.
United Press report from Belchite details two priests found crucified near the Loyalist line in Pina as rebel forces advance. Nearby, villagers were killed, seven shot in the back, adding to transport and front-line hardship described by correspondent Robert G. De Pury as his column moved from Zarafjo towards the new front.
Republican State Chairman M. Harvey Taylor charged in Harrisburg that WPA Chief Edward N. Jones is laying off workers perceived as able bodied Democrats and is not focused on using funds to aid Pennsylvania taxpayers.
Rome reports Italy moves to protect national interests in Spain as the heavy cruiser Pola sails toward the Iberian coast with a aim to deploy 100 infantry and Black Shirt units if the situation demands it.
Des Moines report on a one day drought relief conference where President Roosevelt and Governor Landon met to discuss aid for the drought stricken farm belt. They exchanged ideas but few concrete decisions emerged and both programs show similarities. The Kansas governor praised water conservation efforts as Rex Tugwell noted prior cross state cooperation plans. Also a separate item: the McBeth coal mine near Logan West Virginia ordered closed after a fatal gas explosion.
Local railroad employees report a sharp rise in passenger traffic through Corry since fare reductions. Through trains, especially the Erie age, show heavy business gains. Baltimore & Ohio President Daniel Willard cites a 20 percent August increase and expects best monthly revenue in years. Chicago and Northwestern also gains 38 percent in July year over year.
State allocation increases the Erie county ten month pension budget from 180894 to 268060 with a 6 percent admin cost. New applications are rising and federal matching funds could double pension rolls. investigations are constrained by a small staff.
A new Democratic club forms in Erie with a focal committee led by Garrity and a goal to recruit hundreds. The organization, started weeks ago, already exceeds 100 members with a $0.25 membership fee. Edward Hanley won the presidency at a county picnic for $500 and a local canvass will precede a rally at Erie Stadium mid month.
An automobile driven by Demilou Whiteside 25 and owned by Wilson Gruver 51 struck a group of children on a Erie sidewalk injuring Elaine Niemiec 4 and Michael Viahos 6 critically. Whiteside fled the scene and was jailed along with Gruver. The crash occurred late yesterday.
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