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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1933
Page
1
Erie continues its fight over gas rate increases as city officials weigh next steps. A potential court challenge to a 1924 Supreme Court ruling is discussed, with the council planning a special meeting to determine the future course. Erie will seek a rehearing once official notice from the commission is received, then possibly appeal.
State Senator Leling Chipman of Warren backs a bill to abolish the Public Service Commission. Mayor Haglanis supports action to lower exorbitant rates, aiming for a court challenge if needed. City Solicitor Murphy warns appeals will be costly, with new cases potentially launched if relief isn’t granted.
Florence April 7 United Press reports Winnie Ruth Judd faces execution in two weeks and appears to be deteriorating mentally. Warden AG Walker says she is delirious and incoherent, not acting normally as the case nears the gallows.
The Corry Taxpayers’ Union asks the school board to cut the 1938 tax levy two mills to 14 and reduce per capita tax to $1. The group urges the board to decide at Monday night’s meeting, citing state practices and local need for tax relief.
Corry Credit Exchange prepares for its annual meeting at Hotel Corry on Thursday evening April 13 at 6 80. Theo P Williams president coordinates the agenda including election of new directors and setting future activities. Plans include high school bands street concerts and merchant support for a local exchange to trade farm products and goods.
United Press report from Perlin on April 7 says the Nazi government advances its national coordination policy, extending control over government, society, economy, religion, and culture. The consolidation includes the federation of major German industries and a Lutheran church reorganization aligned with Nazi principles.
Dispatches from Harrisburg report no appropriations for four state teachers colleges in the revised general appropriation bill. The institutions listed include Clarion California Westchester and Stroudsburg. Action on the measure is set for Monday with expected opposition over the funding cut.
United Press reports Lt. Comdr. Wiley, sole surviving Akron disaster officer, testified before the House Naval Affairs Committee in Washington. He read the navy report, described fog and lightning, the ship’s rapid fall, and being swept toward the waves as water flooded in. He promised a fuller account next Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Wallace Flasher 76 a former New York Central Railroad freight agent who retired six years ago after 64 years of service. He died from a stroke yesterday.
Washington April 7 Speaker Rainey said the five day week reform bill passed by the Senate will be delayed in the House to allow consideration of the president's emergency program. He noted it is not part of the administration plan and the House will press ahead with the reconstruction program.
Governor Pinchot vetoed the McClure bill proposing a convention to ratify or repeal prohibition. He opposed at large delegates with one per 34 districts and urged selecting delegates from state senatorial districts. In Peru, four army officers and a civilian were executed for the uprising led by Col Gustavo Jimenes.
Corry hosts an Easter Bez Hunt on Saturday April 1 with Kiwanis Club assistance. Children under 12 are invited to assemble in Zollock Park for a pre Easter event in the afternoon.
A detailed Pennsylvanian bill proposes drastic cuts to Governor Pinchot’s budget for the next two years. It eliminates state support for teachers colleges and several state hospitals, reduces department deputy salaries, shifts maintenance costs to the motor fund, and trims executive and legislative expenses. The measure targets West Chester and Stroudsburg colleges and California schools, with hospital and welfare cuts influencing state services.
Henry B Bedford principal of Turner school confessed to police that he strangled Mrs Margaret Bengert and her eight year old son Carl and placed the baby in the oven. Bodies found in Bedford home yesterday with Bedford unconscious in a gas filled kitchen. Carl Sr. discovered the scene when he arrived seeking a recommendation for his wife.
Walter S. McLucas of Kansas City is named president of the National Bank of Detroit, born from two failed Detroit banks. He has long chaired the Commercial Trust Co of Kansas City and formerly served as vice president of National City Bank in New York for a year.
The House appropriations committee reported numerous hospital funding items totaling significant amounts for facilities across many towns. Notable allocations include Hamet Erie at 100000, St Vincent’s 48000, Grove City 4400, Uniontown 68000, and Meadville City 16800, with numerous other named hospitals and home programs receiving varied sums.
In Pittsburgh on April 7, 19 year old Joseph Volpe, brother of three slain Volpes, was convicted on aggravated assault and related charges in criminal court. A sealed verdict was opened after judge Thomas M. Bailey granted four days to file a motion for a new trial. Witness Fulucereili testified he was beaten after he refused Volpe permission to store slot machines at 128 Shop.
A long absent Deer returns home with a grand celebration across 18 states where Amber Nui alcohol pours freely. Revelers greet the return with protests, heroic songs, and street processions as breweries resume operations and barrels flood city streets.
A damaged OCR recounts a restrained beer return with limited distribution and scattered demonstrations. Prices varied from five cents to eighty cents per glass with beer flow to cities like Chicago Milwaukee and Los Angeles while wine demand faded at several notable houses.
Explosion of a motor in Gowntown street injured four pedestrians. The victims include Mrs Thora Mit Daniel 85 Beatrice Betti Marty Risto and Nicholas Kulley all around 50, and Williams Hansenman a rivar of the east who hob injured.
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