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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1939
Page
1
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State budget study centers on 1680000 amount with no new taxes this session. Senate leaders outline stop gap plans and a future tax commission to overhaul the system in two years. Emergency tax bills move toward enactment while bills already passed in the house await signature.
Board of Education considers a 168530 budget amid an approved 1939 levy, implying a near one mill rise. Noted are tax per capita levels, planned teacher raises, and essential repairs across Senior and Junior High facilities, with bond and tax timelines outlined.
New arrests, including a Cal ident woman, were expected as revelations by Mrs. Carina Verata tied to a large murder for insurance syndicate unfold. Her son Joseph Pontoveili died years ago amid death threats, while officials pressed at a secrecy laden star chamber session and sought links to remaining syndicate members.
Forest fires spread across eight western Pennsylvania counties burning about 2,000 acres of timberland. Hundreds of firefighters battled the blazes as high winds fanned the flames in Cambria, Indiana, Clearfield, Somerset, Fayette, Westmoreland, McKean and Centre counties.
Erie school board meets to raise the levy from 15 mills to 16 for the 1930 40 fiscal year aiming to boost funding. Directors acknowledge need amid budget pressures and discuss impact on taxpayers.
Federal mediator John R. Steelman opened talks in New York to end the wage hour contract deadlock that has idled 340,000 miners in the Appalachian coal region since April 1. He meets management and union reps in an eight state conference under Secretary Frances Perkins directives to craft a renewal agreement.
The Pennsylvania State Motor Federation opposes cuts to the motor police force noting removing patrols endangers lives. They support eliminating unnecessary overheads only if savings are redirected to highway construction. The federation criticizes a projected $1.5 million revenue balance plan as folly and urges protection of highway patrol staffing.
City newspaper magazine dealers plan protest during a special meeting on Wednesday evening. They oppose a proposed rule to allow magazines through Senior High school contents to raise funds for an athletic association deficit. Action was postponed after Monday’s discussion pending the protest.
An inquest led by Deputy Coroner Howard Johnson of Jefferson County investigates the death of Emanuel Dym, 45, a Dubois auto dealer, who died after a car he was demonstrating overturned on a highway. A novice driver was behind the wheel when the vehicle left the highway and collapsed.
The Lea’s Marx Co. toy plant closed today after a strike by about 400 workers. They claim management refused to renew a union contract that expired April 1.
President Roosevelt sent a plan to Congress creating three new federal agencies to coordinate Social Security, government loans, and works projects. The package would move the Budget Bureau and other bodies under White House control, aiming to save an estimated 16 to 20 million dollars annually. The plan becomes effective in 60 days unless disapproved.
Police in Turon Western Pennsylvania seek Edward L. Drake known as Seekman for third degree burglary in Batavia New York. Described 5 feet 8 inches tall 150 to 155 pounds auburn hair brown eyes ruddy complexion wearing grey felt hat black jacket with zipper dark trousers and brown rubber boots.
Somerset Pa April 25 an AFL leader Jay Weigle faced grand jury action on charges of pointing firearms at two farmers who visited his office to protest a closed shop contract for workers on the state all weather highway. Weigle was held for the grand jury with bond set at 600 dollars.
Britain presses for a cautious peace with Germany as Neville Chamberlain dispatches ambassador Neville Henderson to Berlin to relay a message to Adolf Hitler. Henderson seeks talks while Ribbentrop is also busy, raising the chance that the eleventh hour plan may fail or succeed.
President Roosevelt nominated William M. Leiserson, chairman of the national railroad mediation board and labor economist, to join the National Labor Relations Board. The nomination, sent to the Senate, faces a heated confirmation as personnel issues and Wagner Act revisions stir debate.
In Amores Pi Mount Carmel and Gilberton teachers on strike for back pay refused to return to classrooms as they plan to join Cent Township workers in defiance of a state directive issued by Public Instruction Superintendent Lester K Ade. Ade said state funds would not be allocated to distressed districts until schools resume operations. Harrisburg reports note a tax bill by Sen. Robert M Millen to halt mineral removal until all current and delinquent taxes are paid with a $110 fine for violations.
Philadelphia April 3 counsel for former Superintendent William B Mis argues heat deaths at Philadelphia county prison were caused by his delegation of duties to others. Assistant DA John A Bayler seeks trial for Mills on second degree murder and manslaughter charges. Eight former state highway payroll drivers and a credit station operator held for grand jury in Erie on a conspiracy to defraud by falsifying gasoline vouchers. bail set at $800 each.
Harrisburg April 2 The house senate committee investigating the state milk industry plans a second public hearing as a bill to overhaul the milk control setup is returned to committee for further study and possible amendments. Key witnesses included Howard G Kisuman chair of the state unit commission who called the hearing damaging to the dairy system and lawmakers pressed for answers about ties to milk testing operations.
Solicitor General Satk im at the Supreme Court argued against a New York ruling that invalidated a federal state milk marketing program. The case challenges federal and New York state regulation of milk sales by producers across seven states.
An earthquake struck Lima today at 755 pm causing a violent shock described as among the strongest since 1932. The tremor rattled buildings and startled residents across the city.
Gov. Arthur signed four bills totaling about 12 million dollars to bolster the public assistance department and fund distressed school districts across the state. The measures include 8 million for public welfare, 1 million for needy schools, and 3.885 million moved from the motor license fund to support aid programs. lawmakers push amendments on relief recipient transparency and county employee pay limits.
The Senior High Debate Team under Mrs Gladys Howe will present a debate on the motion Resolved that the United States should form an alliance with Great Britain at the Junior High School PTA meeting tonight at 8. The program includes special installments and refreshments will be served. Parents and friends are invited.
The battleship New Mexico led the fleet through the canal today, marking the first armed ship to transit from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The vessel was expected to be placed on duty after its transit and arrival near Cristobal, Panama.
Blatt Brothers Bay Theatre in Meadville will acquire the Victor Theatre on Water Street. The purchase was completed by Blatt of Meadville on Monday. Paul Mulherrm will manage Meadville during remodeling of the Mercer project and the Meadville venue’s upgrade plan.
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