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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1936
Page
1
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Madrid dispatch reports government mobilization of capital police and ten thousand militiamen for the Talavera sector as loyalists press the Alcazar siege at Toledo. Rebels, Moors and foreign units under Col. Juan Yagne push toward Madrid while Francoist planes reinforce from Avila. A French diplomat seeks to avert destruction of San Sebastian in a widening civil war crisis.
The body of Joseph Taylor, 27, of Portland New York, was recovered three miles east of the area where he went fishing. He was found floating in the lake about 1 1/2 miles from shore. The coroner and officials prepared the body in Portland for burial.
Eleven year old Walter Peake, son of Walter L. Peake of East Street, was removed to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after a bicycle collision with a car near Main Street. Dr. Walter Dandy, a noted brain specialist, accompanied him, citing skull fracture and brain concussion. The boy had been in a semi unconscious state since arrival at Corry Hospital. The driver Kowalski, 24, claimed he did not see the bicycle due to bright sun, noting about 18 mph speed. The incident occurred near Boat Main East street intersection, a known site for recent accidents.
In Lisbon on September 8, crews of Portuguese warships rebelled after a fort fired on them in the Tagus River. Vessels Alfonse ile Albuquer and a 1,282 ton destroyer hoisted white flags as Almada fort bombarded the ships. Authorities said the incident was isolated and Portugal remained tranquil. Captain R. Harrison of the 23,500 ton Strathmore said shells dropped into Lisbon harbor as his ship returned from the eastern Mediterranean and it immediately sailed away.
United Press reports on Labor Day addresses by William Green of the AFL and John L. Lewis of the CIO pledging vigorous efforts for a 30 hour work week. Green cited reunification aims despite a rift over suspensions. Lewis touted labor future plans while backing Roosevelt and stressing unemployment reduction.
New York stocks opened with United States Steel common at its best price since 1933, driving active trading higher. Bonds held steady and options rose as the dollar moved lower in early floor action.
Thousands gathered along South Center street and City Park for Labor Day activities sponsored by Archie W. Thompson Post No. 264 VFW. A one and a half hour delay aside, the soap box derby drew strong showings with Lawrence Eckman winning first, Harley Hall second, and Charles Kenedy third as North East band and local posts' drum corps paraded. WPA program head Thomas Roelofs oversaw children's events including 25 yard dashes with winners Walter Kowalski, Kennsty Uttoay, Dick Alford, and Shir ley Dickinson, amid a day of athletics and crowd-pleasing displays.
President Roosevelt, buoyed by positive response to Labor Day, plans a two state swing through Tennessee and North Carolina after a major address in Charlotte. He will start in Knoxville then tour the Smoky Mountains to Asheville, then drive to Charlotte for a rally before returning to Washington. The White House calls the trip non political and attendees include thousands of Democrats. The president also pressed federal employment services to boost the employment drive in industrial centers.
Miss Florence Walls Nash, 79, perished at her Canoe Creek home Labor Day when a kitchen fire started as she lit a blaze. Neighbors rushed to aid, extinguished the blaze, and found the elderly woman had no remaining life.
Corry Branch No 6 L A B A is arranging a benefit card party to be held at St Edwards Hall on Tuesday evening September 15. Plans are outlined for a well attended event with proceeds in support of the church and community activities.
Mary Belle Brubaker 80 of New York and Sam Cooper 28, a fruit stand proprietor, died when their small plane crashed during a birthday gift flight in September near Two Die TN. The accident occurred as the two were traveling together, leaving three children mother and husband to mourn.
A car carrying four young women left Roosevelt highway near Baccus Corners east of Columbus shortly before 3 pm Saturday. Miss Virginia Milloskey 18 drove. Miss Geriauide Burical, Miss Verene Hill, and Miss Caroline Marthaler were injured. Burkett suffered a broken right ankle. others had friction burns and lacerations. Burkett was taken to Corry hospital, released later, but remains incapacitated for some time. The damaged car was towed to the city.
Clarence Rupp of Nichols Alley was arrested by Patrolman Howard McRivey on West Main Street late Saturday night for driving an automobile while in an intoxicated condition. He pleaded not guilty before Alderman C. B. Porter and was held for the next term of quarter sessions court. If bail is not posted, he will be taken to Erie County jail pending court disposition.
United Press reports Soviet War Minister Voroshilov announces readiness to fight the Stalin regime and reveals subterranean western border fortifications akin to France's Maginot Line. In Corry hospital, four Terwinkle children sustain minor injuries from a Sunday automobile crash but recover after treatment.
Kane plans further U S refugee removals as the destroyer Lane sails from Brin Bilboa to collect Americans fleeing the civil war. The Kane, misidentified as a constant warship, was recently bombed by a Spanish plane off Cadiz amid tensions.
United Press reports primaries in Washington Arizona Colorado Vermont South Carolina and Alaska. Georgia holds a test of New Deal politics as Gov. Eugene Talmadge battles Richard Russell Jr. in a pivotal race. Voters choose governors and congressional nominees with 1000 races nationwide. Territorial Alaska selects nominees for territorial offices and a delegate to Congress.
Rebel troops encircle the Spanish city of San Sebastian as heavy fighting erupts in its outskirts. Smoke and flames rise to the east where loyalist defenders set fire to a hastily fortified outlying defense.
Council members plan action tonight on an ordinance authorizing the state highways department to proceed with the resurfacing of West Pleasant Street from Spring to Northwest streets. The meeting may also address the measure regulating the Corry Fire Department and its members.
The Republican national committee accuses WPA relief administration in Pennsylvania of political debauchery and using funds to buy votes. It claims high WPA and state officials direct the corruption, wasting dollars from distressed residents amid widespread relief and destitution.
Police investigate a possible attempted burglary at the Elks Club on North Center Street around 2 am. A brick was thrown through a side window but the intruder fled before completing entry plans.
A Labor Day holiday weekend toll rose to 239 across 30 states with estimates suggesting over 300 deaths after early morning crashes and seaside drownings. The Pittsburgh area airplane crash caused the largest loss, while other tragedies included vehicle train collisions, a Jacksonville blaze, and several drownings. Authorities reported heavy traffic patrols and numerous accidents across cities, beaches, and highways as celebrations continued.
An investigation began today into a plane crash at Ashland airport that killed pilot George Riebel, 22, Ohio State University junior, and passenger John Andrews, 16, a high school student. The aircraft reportedly dipped low over the field before crashing and burning.
The hurricane warning system reported a tropical disturbance about 130 miles east northeast of San Juan, 400 miles away, moving slowly westward. It described the disturbance as small in diameter with slight to moderate intensity and cautioned vessels to take care.
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