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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1936

Page

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Couzens Defeated in Michigan in Primary News

United Press reports the 14 year senatorial career of James Couzens ends as he trails in Michigan where former Governor Wilbur M. Bruckner leads. Murphy wins Democratic governor nomination in nearby Massachusetts, Lodge tops Curley for the Senate. Wisconsin’s La Follette gains big gubernatorial support. New Hampshire defeats Hoover ally Moses.

United Press James Couzens Roosevelt Michigan Philip F. la Follette Wisconsin Townsend Repubican Wilbur M. Bruckner Couzens Frank Murphy George W. Wels Murphy Frank D. Fitzgerald Veinconsin Philip F. Laul- Wette la Vollette Alexander Wiley John B. Chapple Wiley Massachusetts James M. Curley Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr Krandsen United States Lodge Curley New Hampshire George Moses Henry Styles Bridges Moses

Federal aid to states totals 21 billion in early Roosevelt years

The Republican congressional committee released an official compilation asserting federal grants and loans to states reached 21 billion dollars during the first three years of the Roosevelt administration. The document, dated September 16, challenges the administration's claims on federal support levels and highlights the distribution across states.

United Press Washington Republican Congressional Committee Roosevelt

Road to Ruin ad belies Sears sales surge

Sears shows record high cumulative sales for the current fiscal year through August and reports eight period totals from August 14 to September 10 at 87,017,510 dollars, up 32.7 percent from the prior year. Chicago report notes the strong performance and continues into September.

Biel Ad Go Sears Ra Chicago Sears

Clash Over Gasoline Halts Ocean Flier Rescue Flight

In Newfounduni on September 16 Captain Bade Rickenbacker and crew attempted a rescue after their plane the Lady Peace crashed in a swamp during a projected Great Britain to New York flight. Rickenbacker carried extra fuel and spare propeller blades for repairs as fishermen dragged the $95,000 craft from the swamp and prepared it for a possible return to New York.

United Press Johns Newfounduni Bade Ricken Oncker Vpsnel Musgrave Uurboy Harry Richman Richard Drervii trans-Attan Livers In & Swamp Great Britain New York Rickenbacker

Stop Roosevelt movement in four years old continues

Jay Franklin writes from Washington that the Stop Roosevelt movement resurges amid political shifts. He traces its evolution from pre 1932 Chicago convention to attempts to block New Deal reforms through courts and elections. Governor Landon’s role is questioned as the campaign bank and times cited as not ripe for another Coolidge.

Jay Franklin Washingion Roosevelt Chicago al Smith Newton D. Baker Hoover Supreme Conrt Cleveland Republican Party Arthur Vandenburg House Landon

Developments in the Spanish Revolt Today

Madrid loyalists face a dangerous Talavera front as rebel flanking seeks to sever Madrid’s communications with the east. Rebels push west from Bilbao by blocking Bilbao and Santander to starve populations, while Americans in Madrid face a 48 hour evacuation deadline and an embassy shelter dispute.

United Press Madrid Talavera San Sebastian Bilbao Santander Toledo Alpagar Seveille

France and Germany to begin trade talks soon

A trade accord talks plan was announced after a conference in Bemin between Paul-Basti French commerce minister and Dr. Hjalmar Schacht German economy minister. The two nations will initiate negotiations to forge a bilateral agreement, outlining potential terms and future cooperation.

France Germany Bemin Paull Basti Hjalmar Schacht Reich

Tax Payments Good in City as Deadline Nears

Treasurer Frank Westley said tax payments look good for this period as the school tax deadline approaches. The 1936 school taxes must be paid by October 1 to avoid penalties, prompting many to settle. City and county taxes will draw more attention with a November 1 deadline to pay without penalty. Westley plans to print deadline cards and remind taxpayers that the 1935 tax must be paid with the penalty to enter the instalment plan.

Frank Westley

State Senator Club Speaker in Corry Rotary Meeting

State Senator Joseph Ziesenheim of Erie spoke to Corry Rotary Club members and guests at Hotel Corry last night. He outlined changes to the State Constitution, amended procedures, and upcoming amendments, noting methods for future enactments while detailing the meeting’s attendees and guests.

Joseph Ziesenheim Erie Corry

Rate Probe Expected In Pennsylvania

A statewide rate probe to negotiate lower electric rates in Pennsylvania is expected today as officials anticipate a statement from the Public Service Commission to Governor Earle. The move is said to include withdrawal from the Rural Electrification joint committee and cooperation with the Federal Rural Electrification administration.

Unitea Eres Aarensburg Public Service Commission Hatle Pennsylvania Earle Syithdrawe Pennsylvania Joint Committee On Rural Electrification Federal Rural Electrification Commission

Administration A over Hitlers Bluff

Washington dispatch analyzes European tensions as Germany and Soviet Russia edge toward war while claiming neither desires conflict. Officials fear a triggering incident could ignite a broader war, with Hitler using threats to pressure France and secure isolation from France on the Franco Soviet pact.

Hobart C. Montee United Frees Washington Europe Germany Soviet Russi Soviet Russia Adolf Hitler Great Britain Mediterranean Italy State Department Hiller France Hitler Russia

France Moves to End Textile Strike in Lille

Paris dispatch reports the cabinet, alarmed by rising strikes and bitterness, plans a fresh bid to end the textile walkout. Interior Minister Roger Salengreen tours Lille to pursue settlement, signaling a broad effort to defuse tensions nationwide.

Ralph Heinee United Press Paris Roger Salen Lille

Penn State drops two fiscal officers in resignations

State College, Sept 16. Unsatisfactory conditions led to the dismissal of William G. Murtorf, treasurer, and R. A. Lepley, cashier, of Pennsylvania State College. Dr Ralph D Hetzel, the president, said no further action by the board of trustees would be taken as they accepted resignations. Lepley had won 30000 in a house race sweepstakes last week.

Penn State State College William G. Murtorf Recsurer R. A. Lepley Pennsylvania State College Ralph D. Hetzel Board of Laptey

Democrats Demand Maine Vote Recount After Victory

Senator Joseph F. Guffey of the Democratic senatorial campaign committee declares a Maine vote recount will be demanded after Gov. Louis Brann defeats Democratic candidate Ben Wallace in a race that White claims by about 5 000 votes. Guffey cites reports from Maine indicating at least two prima facie election law violations and says the contest could go before the Senate.

United Press New York Joseph F. Guffey Ben. Wallace H Wmiee Jey Enerluy Senate White Brangiby Mter Maine Guffey

Atlantic Storm Warned as Hurricane Heads North

Miami Florida September 16 a violent hurricane has charted in the Caribbean since a tropical storm killed more than 400 in Florida. The storm, southwest of Bermuda, moved north at eight miles per hour with no immediate danger to the mid-Florida coast. Experts expect a northeast swing into the Atlantic hurricane path as it moves north. The warning system remains on alert and ships are advised to take extreme precautions against this storm. The storm is described as the most intense in the region with high winds and severe seas over a wide area.

United Press MIAMT Fla Caribbean Florida Noversier Bermmuda NepaXork City Prth mid-Florida

Work to Start Next Week on Road Job

Road resurfacing slated from the Erie County line to Titusville along Route 4 with gravel and asphalt. One way traffic will be maintained during construction near Tillotson corners, with later berm resurfacing and foundation work tied to WPA projects from the past year. Route 8 also to be resurfaced.

Erie County Line Titusville Titusville Ety Tillotson Corners Berm Willi

Lloyds Lowers Odds of War in Europe Within Six Months

Lloyds underwriters in London cut the odds of a European war within six months to 17 to 1. The rate today stands at a premium of 15 pounds on each 100 pounds of exposure, with earlier figures showing 2 to 1 in July and 49 to 1 in February 1934. The odds are used to gauge total loss risk in a potential European war.

Lloyd’s United Press London Lloyd's Insurance

Merger Rumors Circulate On Pennsylvanian Airlines

Pittsburgh report notes officials from Central and Pennsylvania Air Lines discussed a potential merger. The announcement arrives amid ongoing industry talk and speculation about airline consolidation.

U S Reestablishes European Squadron With Raleigh as Flagship

The United States announces the reestablishment of the historic European squadron on a permanent basis in response to worsening European conditions. Upon the Raleigh’s arrival at Gibraltar next month, the squadron will be officially named Squadron 40, with the Raleigh serving as flagship.

U. S United Press Washington United States Today U.S. Navy Navy Department Raleigh Gibraltar

Landon Orders More Action to Make New Jaunt

Governor Alf Landon, seeking the presidency, moves for more campaign action after Maine victory. He plans a Young Republicans event in Topeka, then a trip to Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin to present farm policy, reciprocal trade, and social security views.

Landon United Press Kans Alf Mf Landon East Uo Topeka Maine Sands Notine Topeka Iowa Minnhesota Wisconsin

Salvation Army drive gains church support in Los Angeles area

Organization leaders D. A. Hinetrom and W. Hoffman praised pledges from churches and groups as they plan an advance gift appeal and home-to-home canvass October 1 to 8. Funds will support hall renovations and youth character building, with a captains meeting moved to Monday night. Meanwhile in Beaver Pa a former New Brighton borough secretary Margaret G Eppers Colbert was indicted for embezzling 875 in municipal funds.

D. A. Hinetrom W. ©. Hoffman Servation Army Detover 1St Louth Jack Sullivan Salvation Army Hall End Beaver Mra Margaret G. Eppers Colbert New Brighton

Jamestown Salesman Witnesses Accident Near Crossing

Flora Bailey 55 of Bear Lake dies after her Ford fails to heed a crossing warning and collides with Erie No. 7 near Deweys Corner east of Columbus. Witness Luth of Jamestown aids in warning. Engineer Jack Craig from Maddville reports a fast train, investigation opened by Coronel Edward Lowrey. Bailey leaves behind husband and five children, long-time resident active in Grange and Rebekah Lodge.

Flora Bailey E. Nash Bailey R. D Bear Lake Erie Dewey Columbus Luth Jamestown Lottaville Dates Trevelinge Liu Batley Craw Jack Craig Maddville Bailey Bailey With Huis Lottsvile Bear Lal HVA Coronel Edward Lowrey Warren County Warren le Stefle Lottsville Louie Cooper Mars Madie Bailey Buffalo Genwi Johnson Niobe

Corry Man James Foley Gets Deferred Sentence

Judge Miles B. Kitts deferred sentence in Corry for James Foley after a guilty plea to two motor code violations. Foley must pay the taxia before February and the sentence is deferred until the second Monday in February. He faced charges of leaving the scene of an accident and operating a vehicle without the owner’s permission. No other Corry cases were heard in court that day.

Corryite Miles B. Kitts James Foley Foley Corry Clerk of Courts

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