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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1935
Page
1
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United Press reports Democratic leaders face pressure from both sides as three administration wheel-horses Robinson Harrison and Byrnes seek re election amid opposition from Senator Long. Roosevelt remains noncommittal on Harrison's bill while factions push for a compromise to calm veteran and job seeker tensions.
In Harrisburg the Republican Senate caucus plans to meet today and Saturday to avert a collapse of state unemployment relief. Governor Earle seeks a federal funding pledge as the Assembly weighs its share. Across the capital, Washington reports the House crushing Townsend’s $200 monthly pension plan and advancing the administration economic security bill.
April 18 report states former chief defense counsel for Bruno Hauptmann in the Lindbergh murder case asked the New Jersey State Bar Association to investigate contact between associate counsel G Lloyd Fisher and others. Reilly seeks authority to withdraw, citing fear of a larger scandal, as fees and defense funds remain tied to Fisher and Mrs Fraupimses.
State legislature considers multiple finance and governance bills enabling municipalities to own utilities and raise funds for public works. Proposals authorize waterworks and transit projects via bonds exempt from tax, backed by project revenues, with temporary provisions until mid 1937. Other measures expand taxing limits and simplify municipal indebtedness rules to unlock federal grants for public works.
Germany voices strong indignation at the Justice council resolution condemning her resuming in London. The note warns the result may lead Germany to decline cooperation in ongoing international negotiations, signaling strain with Britain and France.
United Press reports Hugh Johnson, NRA organizer, argues the codes aided business with fewer insolvencies and higher retail sales. He criticizes critics Huey Long and Coughlin, while Senate committee members listen as Johnson defends the New Deal recovery program.
Syenteck, 35, of Wayne Township, was fined 150 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to unlawfully cutting six trees on the Nichols farm and four trees on an adjoining farm. He was arrested by Constable L. R. Tiffany and Chief H. Burlingame and held in jail pending sentencing.
Atty Hertzler spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon in Hotel Corry, discussing the jury system, operations, and history. Attendees included Kiwanis District Governor Frack Finley of Wellsboro and Norman James of Bumalo, NY. A separate item reports a young woman shot to death in a Derry beer parlor, with authorities and the coroner withholding details.
M Levant Davis aged 67 former Erie County district attorney died at his home in Erie Pennsylvania on April 18. A staunch Republican he served as district attorney from 1902 to 1906 and remained active in his profession until illness struck him. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
State Senator Samuel W. Salus and his brother Herbert W. Salus civil service commissioner filed appeals today in the State Supreme Court challenging a common pleas court action that had grounded them from practicing law.
A crowd at the Corry Municipal Building heard how to reface and modernize homes through the Federal Housing Administration plan. Local chairman Worth Hammond led a briefing by Alvin Stokes and Gertrude Breshin Puller from Pittsburgh offices with Erie representative Jamies J. Gallagher speaking on local operations. Films explained loan methods and repayment, while contractors and building suppliers asked questions. Citizens National and National Bank of Corry will provide full cooperation as a contractor survey selects homes for modernization and new builds, with several loans already arranged.
Suffering a sudden heart attack after a brief illness, David Buck a longtime Corry resident died today at 1 20 PM in a local hospital. Born in Germany, he lived in Corry thirty years and is survived by son George Buck, daughters Katherine and Mary Buck and one granddaughter. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
John Amorosso of Corry, serving three and a half to seven years for manslaughter, faced a clemency plea reviewed by the state board of pardons. Sam Migliaccio, a friend, spoke for Amorosso claiming self defense while he serves a sentence at Western Penitentiary, including a $1000 fine. board consideration followed his March 21 1964 submission.
Washington April 18 Roosevelt outlines handling of the 4.88 billion work relief fund to create jobs for 7 million unemployed. A young tablet group would propose allotments while established agencies supervise work with loans repaid to the government. Planning includes a nationwide survey of needy families, census work, and a round table conference board to approve construction applications. Roosevelt will have final allocations. emphasis on rapid, job creating use of funds.
Washington April 18 Hoovers second 1935 tour avoided provoking Republican callers and party leaders view him as not actively seeking renomination. Hoover remains an elder statesman shaping policy while continuing to influence the 1936 campaign through New York Life and director meetings.
In Geneva on April 18, League of Nations officials begin forming a committee to devise penalties for treaty violators as Danubian and Balkan Entente nations discuss a Mediterranean defense pact. Czechoslovakia, Roumania, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece join talks with France and Russia preparing a rough mutual aid accord. Benes to Moscow for Czech-Russia pact. Bucharest meeting May 5 to draft Mediterranean treaty including France and Italy. Rome conference May 20 will address Danubian and Mediterranean pacts as the League reviews financial and economic penalties.
Toronto April 14 The Kaul Gray Company plant scene of yesterday’s fighting where one striker was killed and four companions wounded was closed indefinitely today. Jefferson county officials began an investigation of the shooting which occurred when strike pickets tried to rush the plant gates to halt operations. The plant, part of a large pottery region, had reopened Monday with a skeleton force after a week of wide strike action.
A Furman bill with administration backing proposes a state treasury fund financed by a 1 percent payroll tax in 1936 rising to 2 percent in 1937 and 8 percent thereafter. It would provide at least 13 weeks of unemployment compensation with a minimum of five dollars per week.
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