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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1934

Page

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Efforts to Open Textile Mills Declared Futile by Strike Leaders

United Press reports from Washington that textile mill openings failed to break the strike as leaders warn of a wider walkout if negotiations stall. The NRA proposal is rejected as a trial balloon while tensions rise among workers and industry figures.

French Creek Canal United Press Washington Orne Francis J. Abnetiy Teader Allied Textile Trades Livsvorkers NRA Petey van Horn Silke Institute Iseen Tranus J. Gorman van Horn Silk Code Authority Toay Gorman van Nora Hugh S Johnson Johnson Lextile Uniion

Mrs Dall Will Not Alter Divorce Plans In Washington

United Press reports Mrs Anna Rongevelt Dall, wife of Curtis Dall, will not change her divorce proceedings or public duties in Washington. She will continue magazine writing, family duties, and civic work, declining to comment on potential remarriage while avoiding gossip.

Ruby A. Black United Press Warhington Anna Rongevelt Dall Curtis Washington Mall Aid

Escapes from Home Foster Child Returned to Institution

Garl Whitman aged 18 from Essex Street escaped from the Higswood Home and was captured objected by Fetirnine. He will be returned to the Erle institution tomorrow.

Garl Whitman Essex Street Higswood Tieht Erle Institution

Hi Times Returns As Journal Feature

Hi Times the school paper from Senior High School returns as a weekly feature in todays edition page seven. Editorial staff drawn from students prepares and furnishes the copy with articles about the school and its activities for the 1984 term.

Hi Times

New School for Shop Sought in Curry District

Curry Public Schools aim to replace the Hatch building housing the industrial shop with a modern vocational facility. The project would be financed mainly by federal relief, with the district contributing a small share for new materials. The board plans an early conference with Erie relief officials to pursue this and other school projects.

Hatch Curry Pub Sindliet Curry Educatidn Hateh Srmeior High School Federal Relief Administration H. Rommersale Erie Relief Offices

Pratt and Whitney stockholders reap vast returns

Senate investigators reported Pratt and Whitney Aircraft stockholders earned a return exceeding 1.1 million percent on an initial 1000 dollar investment. The firm organized in 1925 with 5000 shares at 20 cents each, yielding 11.487 million by 1982 from cash and stock dividends, with original investors named as C. W. Deeds, George J. Mead, Fred Bentley, and the Pratt and Whitney Company.

Ronald van Tine United Press Washington Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Company Senate Senate Munitions Committee C. W. Deeds George J. Mead Fred Bentany Pratt and Whitney Ca

Roosevelt Witnesses Second America's Cup Yacht Race

President Roosevelt attended the second race of the America's Cup aboard the Nourmahal as Rainbows defender Rainbow and British challenger Endeavour prepared off Newport Rhode Island at Brenton Reef lightship. Weather threats loomed but the White House yacht proceeded as Governor Green reassured him about the Rhode Island strike situation.

Oly United Press Newport R. L Roosevelt White House Brenton Reef Governor Green Rhode Island

Two Killed in Pittsburgh Weekend Car Crashes

In Pittsburgh on September 17 two people died and 18 were injured in weekend auto accidents. Frank Hutter, 31, of Mollenaner died at Mercy Hospital from a fractured skull after being struck by a streetcar Saturday evening. John Mitizjal, 20, of Renton died at Newington Citizens General Hospital from a skull fracture when his car collided with one driven by Mike O'Brien of Verona.

Pittsburgh Hhis Frank Hutter Mollenaner Mercy Hospital John Mitizjal Renton Newington Citizens General Hospital Mike O'Brien Verona

Astor Again in Limelight

John Astor, 21, a multi millionaire, amid rumors of a Gillespie affair, is unhappy in his Providence palace as Mrs. Astor absent to attend a wedding. Reports say quarrel occurred in the lobby and on the sidewalk before the Providence Biltmore Hotel, with Mrs. Astor rushing to catch a train to New York.

United Press Wport John Astor Gillespie Providence

Pinchot protests halt in arms probe amid disclosures

Mrs Cornelia Bryce Pinchot protests withholding disclosures about Du Pont campaign contributions until after the November election. She told Senator Nye the public has a right to know which candidates support arms makers and warned the Senate munitions committee against delaying revelations to favor certain candidates. She urged prompt release of findings before voting.

Unites Press Harrisburg cornelia_Bryce-Pinchot du Pont Company Delaware Senate Munitions Investigating Committee Gerald P. Nye Rep. D Pinchot Nye United States

Two Hurt Near Spring Creek in Crash of Cycle

Three youths were injured in a weekend motorcycle and auto crash near Spring Creek. Howard Neckers, 20, remains in Corry Hospital with a mangled left arm after his car skidded and went into a ditch. doctors hope to save the limb. Tony Polomaski, 21, and Casmer Polomaski, 15, were also hurt when their motorcycle struck a calf. Tony had a crushed left hand and middle finger amputated, while Casmer suffered minor injuries and was released.

Costy Corry Hospital Howard Neckers Theodore Neckers Neckers Tony Polomaski Casmer Spring Creel R. D Spring Creek Ides Mtlons

Nations Election Adds Chile Spain and Turkey to Council

The League of Nations assembly elected Chile Spain and Turkey to non permanent seats on the council. Turkey replaces China after failing to win re election. Soviet Russia is slated for a permanent seat tomorrow with Turkey likely to hold the rotating presidency in 1935 and Russia in 1936. The entry of Russia heightens interest amid Molders Motto and Lityin discussions as potential reasons for Moscow’s influence.

League of Nations Council Russia Tommorrow Ited ENEVA Assembly of the League of Nations Chile Spain Turkey China Rescue Council U.S

Six Injured in Pittsburgh Race Riots

In Pittsburgh on September 17 a heavily augmented police force patrolled after a wild weekend of race rioting that left six injured and 15 arrested. The most serious hurt was 63 year old Joseph Lazzaro who was shot in the groin and taken to Pittsburgh Hospital. Another victim was Patrolman Charles Cribbs, 40, who was severely beaten while trying to restore order.

Pittsburgh Joseph Lazzaro Pittsburgh Hospital Charles Cribbs

Registration Tuesday for Corry voters in November race

City registrars open for Corry voters tomorrow from 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 6 p.m., and 7 to 10 p.m. All voters must enroll to be eligible in November. Only one registration day left after Tuesday, so residents are urged to register to avoid final day congestion.

Corry

State Senate to Pass Relief Bills Tonight

Harrisburg report notes that the legislature plans to push nine administration measures focused on relief. Seven bills redirect about 14.4 million from special funds to the general fund to fund old age and unemployment relief. The session aims to raise 19.4 to 20.4 million with liquor store profits and avoid new appropriations, while confirming over 700 of Gay Pinchot's appointments remains uncertain.

Morey J. Potter United Press Harrisburg House Senate General Assembly Ninta Pennsylvania Gay Pinchot

Alien smugglers arrested at Erie

Two men, Aaron Weissburg of Peabody and Davis Weathall of Hillside New Jersey, were arrested on September 17 as leaders of an international alien smuggling ring. They allegedly delivered three aliens to Mrs. Frank Krasinowski of Lundys Lane.

Weg Woltegress Eri Wndey Aaron Weissburg Peabody PI Newark N. J Davis Weatha

Endeavour Takes Early Lead In America’s Cup Race

In the first official America's Cup race, Tom Sopwith's Endeavour led Harald Vanderbilt's Rainbow midway, then surged to win the close duel as both boats rounded the weather mark. Endeavour showed a strong early bid with a 21 second mark lead before the late run to the finish.

United Press Argo Mackay Radio Tom Sopwith Endeavour Stunt Newport Harald S. Vanderbilt Rainbow Macksyn Harold Vanderbilt Tim White Rainbow T. O. M. Sopwith Sopwith Ramoon Hindeavour Mars Tome

Rev Perry F Haines Returned To Corry Church

Rev Perry F Haines pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of this city was returned to the vice pastorate in the Erie conference session at New Castle today. Nearby appointments include Spartansburg R B Wadsworth Minion City F S Neizi Rane W F Bartlett North East W J Small Wr ie Asbury KE Shingled esker Mirie Caecate C G Petres Erie Wayne Street R F Howe Clymer L R Phipps Mayville H J Thompson Spring Creek W H Garnett Youngsville T H Johnson Grove City L Cass Titusville W V McLean S H Barrett Big Rin Milton Thomas Ridgway L M Barnard Oil City Bethel H K Steele Oil City Grove S L Maxwell City Trinity G Shut Meadville First B S Wright Meadville Grace W J Baldwin Pansina W M Thompson Sheffield J F Cook Warren Epworth J C Aver jil Warren Grace HL A McCurdy Warren First C E Allen

Perry F. Haines First Methodist Episcopal Church New Castle Spartansburg R. B. Wadswort Minion City F. S. Neizi Rane W. F. Bartlett North East W. J. Small Wrie Asbury Shingledesker Mirie Caecate Oil City Bethel H. K. Steele Oil City Grove L. Maxwell City Trinity G. Shut Meadville First B.S. Wright Meaiville Grace W. J. Baldwin Pansina W. M. Thompson Sheffeld J. F Cook Warren Epworth J. C. Aver Jil Warren Grace HL. A. McCurdy Warren First C. E. Allen

Ickes to Outline Oil Control Plan

Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes was expected to appear before a special House committee to present suggestions for oil control legislation in the next session of Congress. The subcommittee of the House Interstate Commerce Committee plans to hold hearings throughout the week to start drafting proposed legislation.

Unites Fro Washington Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Tekes Honge House Interstate Commerce Committee

Rescued Sailor Recounts Sloop Tragedy on Lake Michigan

Herman Jensen, 43, sole survivor of three aboard the 34 foot sloop Spray, details hours of horror as he clung to the mast with the body of Thomas Graham, 32, while Irving Unit 28 was swept away. Graham died before Coast Guard arrival. unit details remain unclear. The trio sailed from Racine Saturday night for a Milwaukee regatta.

United Press Racine, Wis Herman Jensen Spray Duridge Thomas Graham Jensen Lake Michigan Coast Guard Irving Unit 28 Hisody Racine Milwaukee

Beaver Mahoning route attacked at hearing on canal plan

Washington hearing on the proposed Ohio River Lake Erie canal examined four routes with critics arguing the Beaver Mahoning path is impractical and unjustified. Pennsylvania spokesmen warned of economic and environmental harm, while Allegheny-French Creek proponents urged selecting an all-Pennsylvania waterway. officials favored Beaver Mahoning despite protests.

Gavin French Creek Ohio River Lake Erie United Press Washington Board of Army Engineers Pennsylvania All Pennsylvania LH Gavin OM City Lipper Allegheny Improvement Association Ohio River Lake Erie Canal Beaver and Mationing Ashtabula Allegheny River Erie Scio Sandusky Portsmouth Sudusky, O Miami Maumee Cinccinnati Potedo Hays

Celebrate Signing of the Constitution Commemoration in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on September 17, a Constitution Day observance will be held at Constitution Hall marked by patriotic services. Cardinal Dougherty and Justice Robert Von Moschsiskis will open the event, with speakers including Col. Robert R. McCormick of the Chicago Tribune, Edward Al Hayes of the American Legion, and Bainbridge Colby, former Secretary of State.

Philadelphia Cardinal Dougherty Robert von Moschsiskis Pennsylvania Supreme Court Robert BR. McCormick Chicase ‘Tribune Edward al Hayes American Legion Bainbridge Colby Woodrow Wilson Orincipal

Two Strikers Killed in Manila Riot at Minerva Factory

In Manila on September 1, rioting cigar makers clashed at the Minerva factory gates. Several dozen were injured or killed as thousands tried to storm the plant. Six strikers and four police or militiamen were among the wounded.

Manila Minerva Polini

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Mrs. Dall NEW School For Pratt-Whitney Aircraft F.D.R Mrs. Pinchot DuPont Company Clymer Findley Lake State Senate Challenger P.F. Haines Corry Church Ickes U.S. Constitution
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