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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1935
Page
1
A scrambled OCR passage mentions Pennsylvan ia April and local meetings. It references agriculture, a sequence of names and roles, a Friday morning gathering, and a university professor. The readability is poor and specific details are unclear.
United Press reports amid drama in Congress and White House over a bonus bill. Pat Harrison’s plan offers optional conversion of service certificates into 3 percent bonds, no immediate cash payment, aiming for maturity in 1988. Veterans’ groups debate backing versus Patman.
Investigation started after a reported tree robbery at Mrs. George Asian Carter Hill Farm. Constable LiR Tiffany leads the probe as authorities seek clues. the theft may involve maple trees with a $25 fine for unlawful cutting.
Kansas Governor Alf M Landon urged a Senate mining sub committee to adopt the Thomas oil bill establishing federal regulation of production and quota allocation across states and fields. In Harrisburg Pennsylvania Governor and Mrs Georgy H Harle issued invitations to a May 1 executive mansion reception for general assembly members.
UPI reports April 17 that the New Deal moved to curb Huey Long’s influence in Louisiana. Relief chief Harry L Hopking took control of unemployment aid while Public Works head Harold L Ickes mocked Long’s “share the wealth” push and asserted authority over the state’s relief apparatus.
Washington April 17 a bitter clash of sectional and racial feeling loomed as southern senators prepared to filibuster the Costigan Wagner anti lynching bill Opponents warned of indefinite delay Senator Theodore Bilbo of Mississippi vowed to consume ten days if needed Costigan backed by Minority Leader Mc Nary argued for open consideration Smith lambasted the effort while Costigan vowed to renew moves noting the Supreme Court decision upholding jury rights of Negroes and penalties for officers who obstruct lynch mobs The bill treats lynching as murder and aims to curb mob violence restoring legal process and accountability for law officers
SHRB Administrator Robert L. Tobin announces Major William G. Murdock of Merion as special investigator to probe charges of relief activities being manipulated for political purposes in Washington and Greene counties. The probe is independent of the state legislative inquiry and SERB routine investigations. Kennedy, who served with Murdock on the Scranton draft board, endorsed the appointment.
MIDDUBURG Pa April 17 Elmer Fisher 45 of Shamokin Dam escaped last night from Lie Snyder County jail where he was held for the next term of court on serious charges Prison officials would not discuss the escape The move raises mystery due to the heavy guard at the facility where Sherman Brawner under death sentence for murder is awaiting state board of pardons decision
Federal agents disclosed an investigation into a white slave ring operating between Buffalo and the Pennsylvania border. A Buffalo man, Franz Galasik, 23, was arrested on Mann Act charges and pleaded not guilty. He is jailed awaiting further proceedings on the case.
Harrisburg April 11 A bill to certify soft coal miners in Pennsylvania appeared likely to pass the Senate floor. Gen Charles W Staudenmeier chaired the judiciary committee which heard proponents and opponents of the bill prohibiting employment of soft coal miners without certification and examination by a miners board. Sponsor Rep John E Brown said the measure was favored by the committee. Lt Gov Thomas Kennedy urged adoption as a safeguard in the dangerous industry. Coal operators argued the proposal would not aid efficiency of existing regulations against hazards.
Elizabeth Kloes formerly of Corry faces a murder charge as a sanity commission at Buffalo delays its report. The accused may have instigated the death of her husband, who was fatally wounded by a boy allegedly coached by the mother. The woman remains hospitalized in Buffalo while her son is in custody of the children’s court.
President Roosevelt outlined a $4.88 billion relief plan in a press conference. The Federal Emergency Relief Administration under Harry L Hopkins will survey unemployed and idle white collar workers to aid a campaign for 7,000,000 jobs. A round table will allocate funds, with allocations personally approved by the president for construction activities run by existing agencies. The program will be district administered on population and geographic lines, drawing workers from relief rolls totaling 20,500,000 people.
Arthur C. Brown a 46 year old former Corry policeman was arrested in Fremont Ohio on a serious charge connected with an attack on a girl under 12. Police report Brown held on statutory charge while authorities here seek information on his character and past conduct.
Harrisburg April 17 Accounting and merchandising methods of the state liquor control board will be examined at the Cohen legislative committee inquiry. Director of purchases A. K. Comly and Secretary Harry G. Banzhoff testify after prior sessions questioned by William A. Gray. Comly focuses on the purchasing system.
In New York the Republican campaign forms around opposition to the New Deal. G O P leaders say the fight centers on Roosevelt's program, leveraging the president's difficulty in passing New Deal legislation despite majorities. Chase Melén Jr., NY County Republican Club chairman, speakers criticize the administration while Molla pledges to win state legislature control and elect GOP congressmen.
Joan Amorosso will appeal to the State Pardon Board in Harrisburg for clemency. He was sentenced in Erie County Court to three years and seven months for manslaughter in the slaying of Alfred Messina, after pleading guilty to a reduced charge.
A Pan American Clipper electric mail flight crossed the Pacific, landing Alameda California after a record Pacific crossing. The event followed a prior airliner confrontation over the city, with Pearl Narbow referenced in connection to the mail payload and flight timing.
Mayor Glen Miller condemns a Harrisburg bill requiring fire department workers to an eight hour day. If passed, three new city drivers are needed plus shifts already at First Ward and Second Ward stations. The measure sits in committee as municipalities statewide oppose it, fearing fiscal strain and operational impact.
Paris april 17 two American defendants Marjorie Switz and a younger American were released after confessing to espionage links. They were found guilty at the final hearing but received leniency under a penal code clause that reduces sentences for confessions implicating others. Their 16 months already served counted toward their penalties and expulsion from the country was anticipated.
Recluse Miss Mary V. Welsh who lived on Halsey Street in Brooklyn bequeathed about 60 000 to hospitals and charities for blindness and cancer care. Police found 28825 in deposits and 20000 cash hidden in her basement home. The will notes gifts to institutions aiding the sick.
A 28 member committee was named to confer at 2 30 p m with Governor Earle on a revenue raising program. The group includes seven Republicans and seven Democrats from each legislative branch. The meeting aims to craft a compromise tax plan amid urgency over unemployment relief and the administration’s revenue projections.
United Press reports a three day prison strike at Wo Chot penitentiary in Columbus Ohio ended as 78 prisoners resumed tasks in factory shops under guard. Guards armed with Webley gas bombs protected operations while workers produced automobile house tags and shirts for convicts during the protest.
Representative Miles Horat of Lebanon was elected chairman of a joint investigative committee in Harrisburg to probe Relief Relief expenditures at the organization and surrounding expenses as of April 17. The panel includes five members and aims to examine the handling of funds and related financial practices.
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