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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1937
Page
1
United Press reports in a mosaic of telegraph lines and city strings about Italians, convicts, and events in Ethiopia. The dispatch references Mikale and Magali as places with shifting details amid a chaotic Reuters style packet.
The Republican state committee elected Green as acting chairman to fill the unexpired term of M Harvey Taylor who resigned. Green, previously secretary, will lead until the committee meets for reorganization while party leaders discuss further leadership.
WASHINGTON Sept 25 President Roosevelt plans strict economy to balance the national budget. Morgenthau reportedly urged treasury reforms and warned departments to cut expenditures, urging that every agency must be fought to save funds and set an example for the government.
In Shieleyville Kentucky the Garr brothers Roy Tack and S Garr were freed on bond amid expectations they will be indicted for the killing of Brig Gen F H Denhardt, alleged slayer of their sister. Roy testified he saw Denhardt reaching for his hip pocket as the shooting occurred. The case stems from Denhardt's death on the eve of his second trial for murdering Mrs Verna Cary Taytor.
President Roosevelt rests today in Yellowstone Park during a western states tour aboard his special train. He plans talks with state executives about liberal federal funding and New Deal policies. Wyoming officials welcomed his party as the train paused in Cheyenne before continuing.
In Los Angeles in September 95 Griffith offered striking employees the plant to run themselves. Five workers received the offer. three used incorporation documents to accept, while 52 rejected it, suspecting a trick. The group returned to the picket line.
AV United Press reports Max Silverman a central figure in the New York bakery racket investigations was held in the county jail to await a 250000 dollar bond.
A chaotic scene at Alcatraz Island prison as about a hundred inmates joined a sit down strike. Warden Jamies A Johnston remained confined at home after an attempted assault by a prisoner. Most prisoners were locked in their quarters while officials prepared to address the protest and prevent spread of the action. Authorities say the unrest may be linked to outside prison demonstrations and aim to restore order with limited privileges.
In Munich Mussolini awards Hitler an honorary corporal rank in the Fascist militia and lauds him as defender of European civilization against subversive activity. The ceremony marks a show of solidarity between Fascist and Nazi regimes amid tensions in Europe. Statesmen foresee repercussions across a continent edging toward war.
Local city works push the new storm sewer from Hast Min Street toward Maple Avenue, with faster progress behind Baumgarten property. Crews operate at a depot rear to begin routing along Main then along Pultérson property, aiming west then south as depths decrease.
Vittorio Mussolini, son of Italy’s dictator, landed at Union Air Terminal in Hollywood and was driven to producer Hal Roach’s home to collaborate on films. He spoke in fluent English and described California as his first glimpse outside Italy. Roach, Dél Papa, and writer Pavini accompanied him.
S E Brooks was elected commander of Ebner County American Legion Post No 849 at a North Center Street Wey evening meal. Other officers named include Lyon Bray as first vice commander Carl Carlson as second vice commander We Pangtori as adjutant, Lloyd Stowe as judge advocate, A M Garth and W Brakken on the executive committee. A meeting of executive committees will be held next Thursday to discuss plans for the year and the post will take over duties October 1 with a date to be set for installation and adjournment of the post.
Albert Hawk of Union City and Sigmund Pethewbsey were arrested by Patrolman Hoff man after an evening crash on Route 97 north of Union City. They face charges of failure to keep to the right while traveling on the blacktop. Hawley drove a Penkat coupe and Penkatsky a Ford sedan. about 100 dollars in damage reported. All occupants escaped injury.
Forty Stanford Hose Company marchers plus Veterans of Foreign Wars bugle corps won $25 for the most men in line. Eldred and Meadville earned $28 and $25 respectively for distance and best drifted company. Ripley Lakewood Ashville Parker City and North Collins received $15 each for special prizes. The parade drew one of the largest crowds in carnival history as the Grape Carnival closes this evening.
The Shenango River is being dragged today for the body of George Faber Jr. 28 who is reported to have leaped from a bridge into the water. A girl companion notified police that Faber jumped into the river.
The council debated buying a strip on Seneca Street for sewer work and a future village project. Council members questioned legality and timing as Mayor Glen Miller and others pressed for a $400 land purchase with King’s property valuation at $90. Continued discussion focused on whether the expenditure was justified and if King’s valuation and related costs were properly disclosed.
Sept 23 federal indictment names Tony Bazone as alleged head of a bootleg ring with headquarters in McKeesport. His wife Ruth Bazone is jailed on a $6,000 bond as 10 to 60 others face charges in Erie. Indictment accuses conspiracy to defy federal liquor laws. Weather: cloudy with showers tonight and likely Sunday, cooler Sunday.
City Council granted Crawford Mr Woods Company permission to block 1st Avenue for up to twelve hours to move the former King property now placed beside the feed mill for storage and offices. An extra 24 hours was allowed for alley use. Moving operations planned to start Tuesday and continue into Wednesday next week.
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