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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1936
Page
1
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Corry hospital and state aided institutions to receive immediate disbursements totaling 21 million dollars from new note issuance. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh schools will gain 900 thousand and 600 thousand respectively with further payments to fourth class districts and hospitals. Funds allocated to retire debt, unemployment relief, commodity orders, and banker wallet reserves per treasury disclosures via Dougherty Corkran.
United Press report from Gibraltar on September 26, 1936 describes the siege of Toledo by rebel forces as the Velasticio de Mayo prepared to evacuate high officials from Alicante. Madrid denies plans for fleeing leaders while rightist plots surface.
Washington reports an international tripwire in currency markets as Russia plans a 1,000,000 pound sterling move. Morgenthau orders swift countermeasures to oppose attempts to destabilize the franc and the new U S Britain France three power pact. The Treasury chief vows firm action to uphold the tri nation effort to stabilize world currencies and prevent manipulation by any government or bank.
Gov. Alf M. Landon heads to Milwaukee to launch a major campaign speech attacking Roosevelt’s social security program. He will outline a Republican farm program and discuss current old age pension and unemployment insurance laws while detailing his own solutions. He departs Fond du Lac and other Wisconsin stops before Milwaukee and misses a telegram of congratulation to Sen. McNary. Mrs. Sherman and he plan a motor trip to Detroit for a week.
The Association of American Railroads reports weekly revenue freight for the week ending September 19 reached 789,510 cars, up 80,651 cars or 12.8 percent from the prior week and 12,600 cars or 10.7 percent from a year ago, signaling stronger rail activity.
Washington September 25 President Roosevelt announced a recess appointment making Woodring the new secretary of war to fill the vacancy caused by the death of George H. Dern. Woodring had been acting secretary since the prior year and moved today to the big mirrored office after being elevated yesterday.
Elmer G. Carrier Post 365 American Legion will observe Armistice Day with services and a potential parade. Commander G. Bergman said a committee will arrange the program, aiming for broad observance similar to Memorial Day. The Legion seeks cooperation from VFW Post 204, sponsor of Memorial Day events.
In the Missouri charter dispute the Polish American Club seeks a charter, with Walter H. Scott representing the club and Burton Law opposing. The master’s decision is on appeal among about forty cases set for court Monday, with hearings likely next week.
Frank Shannon secretary of the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge states sentiment in the district favors maintaining the Meadville orphanage as a monument to fraternalism. The grand lodge authorized officers to consolidate the homes, with the board to study recommendations before steps toward merger. The Meadville orphanage, begun April 3, 1872, funded by lodge efforts, stands as a $300,000 investment. Football scores follow with half Pitt leading Ohio Wesleyan 4 0 and other quarter results listed.
Fayette County grand jury recalled to investigate the death of Frank Monaghan, hotel proprietor and former real estate owner. Prosecutors allege felonious assault and death on September 12 by violence, allegedly administered by public officers and others. Troopers Storey Gunderman and Anthony Baste, and County Detective Wilbert Miners were charged with murder in connection with Monaghan’s death at the county courthouse headquarters.
In Cincinnati United Press dispatch Archbishop John T. McNicholas criticized Charles Coughlin’s recent remarks about President Roosevelt and a possible “upstart dictator.” He urged Coughlin to retract and stressed he should not advocate violence or align with any political party.
Plan calls for Herbert R. Wiking to fly around the world in commercial aircraft starting from Lakehurst New Jersey. He will use routes via Frankfurt Manila San Francisco and return to Lakehurst. The sponsors call it the first full circumnavigation by commercial air travel.
Washington writer Jay Franklin argues there is no treason case against George N Peek former AAA official and adviser. He cites Peek’s writings and resignation from the New Deal in December and notes a campaign booklet titled Why Quit Our Own. Continued on Page Five.
Hundreds of cities switch from daylight saving time at 2 AM Sunday, affecting schedules on the Pennsylvania Railroad and Erie system. In Corry and nearby towns clocks stay the same, but Erie division trains shift up to an hour later, with moonlight trains to Buffalo and the Buffalo noon service arriving about 30 minutes later. Other changes range from a few to fifteen minutes to align timetables with business needs.
New York City is expected to provide enough votes to ensure Roosevelt wins the state. Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, departing the summer White House, said the city would deliver a decisive margin with a spare to win the state. He noted housing shortages in the next two years affecting low and middle class rentals and remarked he plans to vote for Roosevelt.
The Salvation Army fundraising campaign plans to surpass prior years with a kickoff early next week. D A Hillstrot and Campaign Director W Hoffmann report ten captains and about fifty volunteers. a dinner at the Salvation Army hall on Monday sets final plans. Notable captains include Mrs Hazel Shuss, Mrs Howard Loveland, and Mrs Gur Gustafson. The goal is 2900 dollars with leadership confident of meeting it.
Wilkes Barre reports a handwriting expert testifies that Michael Fugmann authored the Buster package that killed Thomas Meloney Sr. in court records. Dr. Albert Osborne’s opinion links Fugmann to Maloney’s death, marking the Commonwealth’s second success in tying him to the murder amid other indictments.
Bradford Pa Sept 26 an eighth defendant was to post bond today to answer indictments re bank shortage tied to a $1 900 000 failure of Commercial National Bank eleven named defendants face mail fraud and conspiracy charges. W Alderson Lynch to post bond in O Mara office. Cunningham Natural Gas Center president John T Cunningham and bookkeeper Russell Hasherford posted 5000 bonds. Five minor bank employees posted similar bonds. Trials set in Pittsburgh district court in December.
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