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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1936
Page
1
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In Erie on a bustling Monday at the Municipal building, Democrats gained 119 new registrations while Republicans added 102 for the upcoming November election. Thirteen voters switched parties, eight from Republican to Democrat, and two from other groups. forty-one residence changes were logged as both parties pushed for broad voter participation.
United Press reports the Loyalist destroyer Craving was sunk off Laracke near Tangier during a naval engagement in the Strait of Gibraltar. About 154 or 178 crew perished in the action involving Almirante Cervera and the Loyalist destroyers Almirante Juan Fernandez and Gravina off Cape Spartel.
Rear Admiral William Sowden Sims, retired, died last night in Boston. He will be buried Thursday with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. Funeral plans are incomplete but services in a Washington church are expected to be attended by high government officials and Army and Navy officers.
Gov George H Warle appoints Earl H Beghlin Warren as workmen's compensation referee to succeed William A Walker Warren who resigned effective May 1 The post pays 5000 a year for a two year term.
The Road to Ruin pattern shows Munroe Ward and subsidiaries ending July 31 with consolidated net profit of 7101 dollars per a56 to 140 on common versus 549,756 dollars or 70 cents on common for the month ended July 31, 1935.
The University of Pittsburgh bureau of business research reports August activity in the Pittsburgh district at 93.5 percent of normal, up 1.1 points from July, with continued gains since March led by higher industrial activity.
Gov Alf M Landon announced plans for a major thrust through Illinois Indiana Ohio and Michigan as part of the 1936 campaign. He said he would next week speak in Chicago Cleveland and Detroit and would discuss balancing the budget as part of his nationwide tour with no slackening in the effort.
Washington September 29 The newly created maritime commission acted today to avert a coastwise tieup by seeking 60 day extensions of work contracts expiring midnight tomorrow.Telegrams were sent to near coast shippers and union officials asking for contract extensions to allow government departments to investigate and aid in an amicable settlement of the agitation.
In Girard, Justice O D Wilcox heard three tours of testimony in a conspiracy case to extort charges against Walter Goodwin and Constables J O Badders and Glenn Walter. The judge postponed ruling until Wednesday after a disorderly crowd jeered during the session.
Denver area news reports reveal seven members of the Black Legion found guilty of first degree murder in the vigilante killing of Charles A Poole on May 12. The trial involved a circuit court jury of nine men and four women, with two others convicted of second degree murder and two sentenced for other charges.
John G. Winant, former New Hampshire governor, planned to reply tonight to Gov. Landon's attack on the Social Security Act. Winant, who resigned as social security board chairman after being confirmed Aug. 22, 1935, said he would campaign for the Roosevelt administration in defense of the act. He warned Landon had made social security a major issue.
Two Corry sportsmen led the dog trials in the Presque Isle Sportsman's Field Day at Kearsarge. Dan Depew's Lady Charm captured first in the 13 inch all ages division while Elwin Baccus's Baccus Driver won derby class honors. Both dogs hold prior capped awards and are seen as top contenders for Corry Red and Gun Club Held day prizes. On Saturday October 10 Glen Tillotson of Bear Litice won the 18 shed all ages division with Hog.
Washington notes the French government plans to devalue the franc, challenging New Deal monetary policy. The piece compares France under Leon Blum to Roosevelt's 1933 crisis, citing unrest, inflation, and bank runs, with Morgenthau’s remarks signaling reaction to gold purchases and currency equilibrium.
Three armed men entered the Tulie Aderer Co mental supply house in downtown Cleveland at noon and escaped with an estimated 31000 worth of gold nuggets and wire. Office manager Miss Lillian Klaus was bound but rescued after screams drew help. The theft occurred on the thirteenth floor of a dawn-low building.
United Press reports that Polens and Senauskas appeals are not listed for argument at this term of the Supreme Court in Pittsburgh. The case likely will be heard later in an eastern sitting. The men, sentenced to death for the slaying of Metro Semantic, owner of Youngsville Airport Inn, are held in Warren County Prison.
Facing funds shortfalls the Erie area school board borrowed 19 000 from National Bank and Trust to meet Saturday notes. A new note was issued per bank advice. Finance committee led by Charles Monroe approved. Directors set 10 000 for ten months at 4 percent and planned to cover salaries and payroll with expected tax receipts. tax deadline extended to Saturday noon with 5 percent penalty thereafter.
Paris reports the devaluation bill passed the chamber 350 to 221 and moved to the senate amid a virtual embargo on gold exports. Finance committee led by Joseph Caillaux begins study and is expected to report tonight as the senate convenes tomorrow.
Harry Crogsley aged 18 of Gleasonton died from a gunshot wound after a revolver exploded in his hand while his 12 year old cousin David Gantzyl examined it. Clinton County Coroner W J Shoemaier ruled the death accidental and no inquest was needed.
Perry's 1990 Salvation Army appeal had a strong start with an advance subscription of about 9400 from Pampagn workers at the Head Dinner Conference held last eve ning. Volunteers led by Hillstrom reported a large turnout, gospel music entertained the crowd, and Adjutant Jack Sullivan's city work was praised as officers were entrusted to the community.
Sep 29 British troops pour into Palestine taking positions across the country. A recent clash left 40 Arabs dead and 4 houses demolished, dampening Arab resolve. Estimates say about 800 Arabs killed versus 90 Jews and 88 British troops, while Arab leaders seek a way out without loss of prestige as aid from Arab sovereigns stalls.
Harrisburg Sept 28 A Dauphin County jury acquitted Tyrone E Benner Harrisburg notary public on conspiracy to obstruct justice and malfeasance in office charges tied to the attempted extortion trial of State Sen William H Clark West Chester Benner was ordered to pay the trial costs Kuchinsky and Fulton also faced conspiracy charges but pleaded to defense and witnesses testified
President Roosevelt plans a major campaign address in Syracuse at the Democratic state convention tonight. He will rebut attacks from opponents and Hearst supporters while outlining key issues and laying groundwork for a nationwide October tour with speeches across thirty cities. He departs Hyde Park for Syracuse this morning and then travels to Washington after the event.
Forest fire crews battled to save eight communities near Marshfield as winds faded and fog rolled in. The blaze, which had destroyed two towns, left at least nine dead and caused about 1.5 million dollars in damage. Firefighters, aided by weather, held the line around the desert edge and the improvised tent city near Bandon and Coquille.
A southbound Louisiana and Arkansas Railway passenger train ran through an open switch at Moore's Station, four miles south of Winnfield, killing two men and badly injuring two others riding the engine. The wreck occurred amid a strike by trainmen.
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