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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1934
Page
3
United Press reports a heated clash as Speaker Rainey tries to end the session on a tariff question while Huey Long bursts into the speaker's office with Louisiana delegation. The confrontation ends with Huey storming out as Rainey remains firm.
Article discusses farmer resistance to leaving marginal lands amid drought and political divides. Quoted voices defend loyalty to soil and caution against forced relocation. Mentions NRA counsel Donald Richberg and federal coordination, plus a note on a Prohibition-era vineyard now seeking a stock issue for O Neh Da Vineyard.
Walter Lippmann argues in the New York Herald Tribune that Dollfuss death exposes a pervading European peril, far beyond war or imperialism. He warns of rising anarchy, disintegration of law and morals, with only England, France, Scandinavia, Switzerland, and the Americas preserving democracy. He calls for revived democracy and intelligent internationalism to salvage Old World civilization.
An old British naval custom offers sailors a daily rum or a four cent credit forgoing it. About 68 percent, roughly 57,000 men, choose the credit. Daily credits total about 2 280 dollars and yearly sums reach 882 200 dollars, highlighting government savings from the practice.
M G M makeup chief Jack Dawn says cosmetics and regular facial massage keep actors youthful. He argues makeup cleanses skin, prevents dryness, and provides facial muscle exercise by daily on off application. He notes four age-giving points near eyes corners mouth and below ears and criticizes rouge use by elderly women.
A peculiar British sailor story notes a man who claims to cut daily ram ration from a standard allotment. The item suggests he would accept 514.60 pounds yearly instead of the traditional 14.00 dollar-like value, signaling a drastic change in taste for duties at sea.
A compiled fragment recounts wartime declarations with Germany’s war on France and Belgium, possible Finnish entry into Europe, local municipal matters, a cinema showing Sarajevo scenes, social events, job moves, and upcoming sports in Meadville era reporting.
Paris, Aug 4. Fashion writers predict a major shift in winter styles as tam o shanter hats leak before designers intended. Dept stores push oversized velvet and felt berets, while fabric makers showcase metal threads and two faced materials for dual use.
Octavine stars predict a rough morning and poor social day with money worries. Evening improves. birthdate notes broad thinking and caution on funds from Nov 24 to Dec 4. Sept 16 warns of danger. Aug 27 good for social pursuits. Aug 15 favorable for letters. Also, Saco reports Joseph A. Swett owns a 100 plus year old chain wind watch bought in Snowdon from an old sea captain.
Aug 4 report shows 7,588,800 Americans received regular government salaries or relief payments in peacetime. Budget figures list 3,001,000 in emergency works, 970,000 on relief, 818,568 veterans pensions, 911,285 government employees, and 280,000 Civilian Conservation Corps plus military personnel. Major private employers add to payrolls, with AT&T, U S Steel, and Penn Central named among top payrolls. Total government wage outlay projected near billions, with military and pension payments substantial.
Two Erie boys aged one year were rescued after their sailboat capsized during a fierce storm at Presque Isle. A lightning strike stunned a woman and caused a fire in Conneaut Lake. Meadville faced blackout, with trees and power lines down across Crawford County and Cambridge Springs transformer damage.
The Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen elected Benjamin P. Mike of Cheektowaga as president for 1930. Charles Garrity of Jamestown was named convention chairman. vice presidents named were N. Danning of Bolivar, Fred Fable of Fredonia, Jape Smith of Gowanda, and Chris D. Beeker of Lancaster.
Harrisburg August 4 The borough of Ligonier files a complaint with the Public Service Commission against Peoples Natural Gas Company contending the six cent per thousand cushion charge is unjust unreasonable and unlawfully discriminatory against natural gas users in the borough compared with nearby towns.
Titusville August 4 Allert McGraw aged 84 years 10 months died at his home in McGraws Warren County at 615 yesterday after illness of many years. Born September 22 1849 he spent most of his life in the section. He married Clara Kelsey February 8 1881 at Corry who died years ago. Survived by three sons Benjamin M McGraw Guthris Ola Edward Hugh A McGraw and J L Morrison and Mrs W Morrison Mechaw. He was a life long member of St Johns Church Tidioute and New London Grange.
Dr. Walter S Adams of Mt Wilson Observatory explains planetary climate rests on three factors: distance from the sun, length of the planet’s day, and the planet’s mass to retain an atmosphere. He notes Neptune’s distance yields minimal heat and light, Mercury’s slow rotation creates eternal day on one side and darkness on the other, and atmospheric retention depends on molecular collision speeds driven by temperature.
Jamestown Aug 4 a morning blaze leveled a yard extension garage with living quarters above. Maxie Weborg tossed others from a second story window to safety. Clare Weborg and child escaped unhurt. Oscar Erickson suffered burns to hands. Ina belle Anderson transported to W GA hospital. Jamestown fire department responded. limited water supply hindered efforts.
Engineers at the American Society of Engineers convention described a planned Alaska United States Highway stretching about 2,208 miles north of Vancouver and the Inter American Highway crossing seven countries and seven capitals to connect the United States with Central and South America. The project, advancing through jungles and volcanoes, would reuse existing roads and hold historic economic and social significance. In Salem Oregon the state highway commission denied using ocean beaches as aviation landing fields due to safety concerns.
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