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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1932
Page
1
A county relief fund drive hinges on expected state support under the Talbot Act. Despite efforts and a $1,500 intake, organizers warn the campaign will fall short of the goal unless public contributions rise in the next two weeks.
Corry roams… a mid-April snow storm left the city and vicinity under a foot or more of snow. Highways were tied up, pedestrians waded through deep drifts, and plows were out. Some roads stood still while a thaw and rising temperatures were forecast for tonight and Thursday, suggesting the snow would not last long.
Corry Relief Fund names H. E. Manley Austin Johnson and C. F. Brown to head a summer garden program for unemployed residents. Apply at the relief headquarters for a questionnaire and receive free seed. Vacant plots donated and landowners urged to offer space. The effort aims to ease hunger with community backing from the Red Cross and supporters.
A Corry Red and Chin United Press Club event at the Presbyterian EAM hall drew about seventy three city sportsmen for supper and a program of talks and motion pictures. The meeting aimed to discuss ways the club could aid local sportsmen and featured indoor rifle sessions and hunting films.
United Press reports in Tokyo say a troop train dynamited near Harbin killed 14 Japanese soldiers and injured 50 as Chinese guerillas engaged Japanese forces at Mukden. Citing Nippon DembiAgency, officials seek agents of an unnamed foreign country blamed for instigating the act as Soviet charges in Moscow link White Russian saboteurs to damage on the Sungari line and a Manchurian quarrel.
NBC network program guide lists Melody Moments on WABC CBS at nine, WEAM NBC at nine thirty, WABC CBS at ten thirty, plus Jefferson Day Dinner. GBS network program WIAHC at eleven features the Columbia Symphony Orchestra.
Allen Bennett of Corry High School won Erie county eliminations in the clarinet competition at Lawrence Park and will enter Grove City finals on Thursday April 21. Bernard Bennett, his brother, competes in the lute finals, while Corry’s band contends in Class B at Grove City on April 22 against Greenville.
United Press reports veterans organizations urged immediate congressional action on the 2 billion dollar cash bonus. Darold D. De Cee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars testified that 8 percent of World War veterans support the bonus. Wallace J. Howells cited Detroit’s 4200 veterans unpaid taxes, arguing the bonus would aid veterans nationwide. Rep. Patman noted bankers opposing the proposal as a Federal Reserve meeting was described as a start of a "packfire."
Governor Gifford Pinchot announced a second special session to provide extra funds for unemployment relief as the Talbot relief fund nears exhaustion. Welfare reports show 1,007,094 jobless in January and planners urge a conference with welfare groups to draft a relief plan before a May session, aiming for a short, cost efficient meeting.
Approximately seventy five cases will come before Erie county criminal court’s grand jury for the May term starting Monday May 9. The list includes two murder cases and several habitual criminal prosecutions from a liquor racket case, with procedures changed to convene when criminal court is in session to indict and hear small cases promptly. Witnesses and fees are streamlined. anticipated need for extra assistant district attorney, possibly William Milg for permanent help. Murder defendants include Amarenio Sampler, 60, charged with sash-weight murder of his wife Ninetta at 687 West 18th Street, Belé, three weeks ago, and Stanley Prudheld, 52, 617 East 13th Street, alleged to have slain Leo Leibart, 27, of 721 East 12th Street.
President Hoover presented a simplified staggered employment plan aiming for a universal five day work week in government service. The move targets saving about 95 million dollars as part of a broader economy drive to balance the budget, announced by budget director J Clawson Roop at a House economy committee session. The plan also envisions eliminating paid leaves and schedules further talks at the White House with the President.
Quincy Mass April 183 Violet Younis the 20 ounce baby of Houghs Neck died suddenly today as her parents began to hope for success in their one day battle to save her life. Only daughter of a factory hand who had four siblings Violet was being nursed to health by her mother and not maternal grandmother. Nested in cotton batting kept warm with hot water bottles in a tiny crib Violet appeared to be thriving on an eye dropper diet consisting of 60 drops of milk and a like amount of water at two hour intervals.
Corry Rotary plans a large delegation to the inter city gathering in Erie on April 20. More than 25 Rotarians from twenty seven clubs will attend with speakers including Rt Rev John Mark Gannon bishop of Erie. The program features musical numbers, solos, and the bishop's closing address.
A collision between the cutter Manhattan and the Panama Railroad freighter Guayaquil near the Battery and Statue of Liberty left one Coast Guardman drowned and six others injured. Reilly of Santa Barbara California drowned after being thrown into the water while others were treated at Broad Street Hospital.
A hearing before Inspector Powers of the U S Immigration Department was held in Erie on the case of Rose Amoroso of Corry. Amoroso, arrested on deportation charges, testified she entered the United States on March 24 1924 to join her husband Joe Amoroso. If she proves entry before July 1 1924 she may avoid deportation. a final Washington decision is expected with little likelihood of deportation. Attorney Edward Fetrolle represented Mrs Amoroso. her husband has resided in the U S for nineteen years.
United Press reports a massive fire in New Castle destroyed two three story brick business blocks, over 60 years old, with estimated losses near 500000. The Wood building housed a large department store and annexes were damaged. Dunn building also housed shops including Julian Gold and McCoy pool rooms. Firefighters faced heavy flames and used water to contain the blaze.
Trenton April 13 police extend search for Harry Fleisher Detroit gangster linked to the Lindbergh case to Nova Scotia. New Jersey State Police warn St Johns and Halifax to monitor packages and Fleisher’s possible plan to depart to England amid ongoing manhunt. New York report adds a shouted exclamation amid coverage.
April 19 report says a $20 gold certificate used in the Lindbergh kidnap case has been found in New York. Secret service and police seek who circulated the note while Condon and others describe escapes, threats, and ongoing ransom talks amid fear for safety.
Washington April 13 A market crash blamed on rapid private corporate manipulation drew testimony from Governor Harrison of the New York Federal Reserve. He said bankers sought to curb speculation despite opposition from Republican Rep. Stein and others, arguing no single firm could be blamed for all stock buying.
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