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05 Apr 1934
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
1
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Washington dispatch reports Rep. Henry Ellenbogen introducing a new 2.4 billion dollar public works bill aimed at boosting Pittsburgh flood control and Allegheny county projects. The measure would allocate 400 million for highways and distribute the rest by population and relief rolls to stimulate employment nationwide.
Camden New Jersey April 6 labor unrest hits Campbell Soup Co as strikers beat employees contending for pistol permits. Company seeks sweeping injunction to bar picketing and prevent disruption of products. Union head Frank Yanning condemns arming more than a few workers, warning of violence and inflamed tensions.
The list shows 48 county spelling champions failed to spell a diverse set of difficult words at the state spelling bee in Harrisburg on April 5. Words include antIpo des tyranical nonfeasance plebiscite and others, reflecting wide range of origins and spellings tested.
Rep. Wilard A. Kenney of New Jersey urges a national lottery bill to raise about 1,000,000,000 yearly for veterans compensation and pensions with approval from the president. The plan would redirect tax burdens, curb gambling on numbers, and reduce reliance on income taxes while funding veteran needs.
Samuel Insull, detained in Istanbul, seeks release on bail as lawyers argue arrest was illegal and extradition to the United States is warranted. They report new grounds for appeal while authorities remain intent on trying him for fraud related to a utilities collapse. His morale rises with $10,000 from London agents arriving to aid his defense.
Ridgway April 5 Judge E H Baird denied a bid by Charles J Margiotti for a continuance in the Bike county malfeasance trial. Margiotti, Republican governor nominee candidate and chief counsel for the defendants, argued campaign time and health claims. The trial, set for next Monday, faces questions after a defendant’s father’s death.
Mrs. Albert Gary, widow of the late chairman of United States Steel, died today at her Fifth Avenue home in New York.
President Roosevelt enters the second week of his vacation aboard Vincent Astor's yacht Nourmahal off El Bow Bay Batamia pursuing elusive marlin prized in tropical waters. The party plans to stay at the Bahama key a while longer before trying other grounds. The president keeps a relaxed routine, fishing when desired and reading in shade, chatting with friends and napping.
City Council will hold a public hearing at the Municipal building at 7:20 this evening on Bills Nos 690 and 691 licensing electrical contractors and junk dealers. A $25 license with $2 annual renewal for contractors and $50 for junk dealers are proposed, with penalties from $25 to $100 for violations. Citizens and local business owners are urged to attend and voice opinions before any adoption.
The moving season accelerates across Gorry residents with numerous relocations in progress and more expected by May 1. Notable moves include Arthur Dekman from 359 Sout Center to 380 East Main and Joseph Brisitle from 933 Burton to 420 King, among many others listed with current and new addresses.
Springdale Pa April 5 Interior of the Springdale United Presbyterian church burned out after a fire reportedly followed an explosion. No injuries reported as flames gutted the building and investigators examined the scene.
An Erie man, Stanley Hrozenwack98, attempted suicide by drowning in Erie Bay after a stated hunger-driven crisis. He was found in distress and the incident prompted emergency response. authorities are reporting the motive as self harm amid food deprivation.
Nevin R Dickson met with Administrator Vicary and others overseeing the new federal works division to resume local relief projects. Officials announced the resumption of relief jobs by Monday and interior redecorating at the Washington building, with plans for street travel, sewer extension in Fourth Ward, and other projects to provide employment for over a hundred men. Maginder Dickson aimed to arrange action at the afternoon conference.
Corry High School held its annual Junior-Senior prom with a reception and banquet at Hotel Corry followed by a dancing party at Victorium Junior High School. Eighty five couples danced to Dick Lecksell and Palate Royale of Buffalo as 100 guests attended dinner in the hotel dining rooms. Senior class colors green and white decorated the banquet, with Lee Shoemaker presiding as toastmaster and Roy Read welcoming guests including Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Sheen. Victor Dietzel, Senior class president, spoke graciously. Continued on page three.
Police seek daring thieves who stole jewelry valued at $20,000 from Mrs Frances Lehman Loeb, wife of broker John L Loeb and niece of Gov Lehman. The jewels were taken from her bedroom dressing table while the couple stayed at her father Arthur Lehman’s home in New York. Last seen Tuesday.
Warrantors 24 of Cuttywun day received a fine of 25 dollars and an indeterminate sentence in Huntingdon reformatory after pleading guilty to one count of breaking and entering in Erie county court. Kenneth Sprit pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods and was paroled for one year. Frank Pless received the harshest sentence, sent to the Western penitentiary.
Samuel Untermyer voices opposition to the Fletcher Rayburn stock market control bill before the Senate banking committee. He cites past abuses by Lee Higginson and Co. in Kreuger and Toll cases and argues security holders lack access to stock lists. He opposes fixed statutory margins, favoring a shifting standard under the Federal Reserve Board.
In Harrisburg on April 5, 49 county representatives competed in the state spelling bee at the modern education building. William T. Baldwin Jr., of Lebanon County, triumphed after Luzerne’s J. R. Brotherton misspelled a word related to dietetics. Each contestant earned a Thaddeus Stevens medal presented by Mrs. Benjamin Atlee.
Weirton Steel chairman Ernest J. Weil denounces the Wagner bill as coercive and anti union, charging it would force workers into the AFL and threaten labor peace. He cites coercion concerns, asserts most employees prefer existing company unions, and defends Weirton Steel’s labor stance with editorial support backing his position.
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins told a capacity audience in Cleveland that employment and production are at their highest peak since Roosevelt's recovery program began. She noted a steady rise since February and predicted the end of March would see peak ranches, with employment and production approaching the October highs.
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