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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1935
Page
1
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Providence August 6 Rhode Island voters faced a critical test of New Deal sentiment in a special House race between Democrat Antonio Prince and Republican Charles Z Risk. The contest centered on Agricultural Adjustment Act taxes, New Deal relief programs, and the public utility holding company bill, with national leaders watching as a gauge for next year’s presidential campaign.
City Council moved to obtain cost estimates for a full survey of Corry's sewer system to relieve flood damage and plan a disposal plant. State Health Department urged interconnection of sewers, grit chamber revisions, and federal funding steps, with discussion on forming a municipal authority and seeking voter approval this fall.
Washington Aug 6 Congressional investigators chase elusive Howard C Hopson across Shoreham and Mayflower hotels as subpoenas fail to reach Associated Gas and Electric Co official. Bernard Robinson sizes up Hopson and prompts a new hotel sighting as lawmakers press for testimony in the lobby inquiry.
Washington August 6 House Ways and Means Democrats met to break the deadlock on the Guffey little coal bill the last major measure awaiting action A three hour session ended with Democrats evenly split on whether to report the bill favorably Some absent Democrats were expected to cast deciding votes today The full committee would meet to decide formally Roosevelt has urged action this session and won extensions for soft coal wage contracts The bill is supported by the United Mine Workers of America and many coal operators while some southern operators oppose it Chairman Robert L Dougt on noted the panel may report without recommendation due to the division of opinion
Stocks irregular with metal shares and commodities strong. Bonds irregular, call money at 1 percent. Dollar firm with easier foreign exchange. Grains fell with wheat 1.3 to 1.5 cents lower, corn oats and rye lower. Cotton steady, rubber slightly lower. Silver bar at New York 87.0 cents, unchanged. Montreal futures steady.
Washington August 6 Senator Joseph T Robinson said the Democratic steering committee has decided to make bonus legislation a special order of business when Congress reconvenes in January. The move aims to speed adjournment by discouraging attachment of bonus riders to the pending tax bill. If riders are offered Robinson said he has been given permission to act.
Tom Mooney’s bid for temporary release on a one million dollar bail failed. George F. Davis fixed the bail limit and said friends would supply cash or property. Deputy state attorney general William P. Clearly called the petition a gesture and said it lacked good faith as the state supreme court refused to comment. Mooney’s 16 year fight has been funded largely by union labor, with outsiders contributing liberals.
Democratic rally plans for Glenwood Park Erie were advanced at a Lawrence Hotel meeting. Arthur Cote grove absent. Mrs Nellie Vieyra presided. Mar giotti David Lawrence Logue and possibly Governor Earle expected to speak. Ralph Hecht to prepare printed program. BURNS PROVE FATAL in Dormont detailed after clothing catch fire at St Johns Hospital.
Twenty six Curry Rotary members and guests attended a luncheon at the Hotel Curry. Arthur G. Bowler of Haniel Clark Company spoke on Forestry, detailing timber selection, cutting, and young growth preservation, noting soil erosion prevention work by CCG boys. Rodney S. Curry shared hotel staff anecdotes. Guests included W. B. Ferguson of Butler and J. H. Elliott of Greensburg.
Corry residents may vote on Sunday movie showings after the City Council moved to petition county commissioners to place the issue on November ballots. John A. Blatt of the Corry Amusement Company urged action under a recent State Legislature act, outlining two paths for the referendum.
Archie Briggs of 1 East Columbus Avenue witnessed a tire blowout as a car carrying a Baker Will family rolled onto its top near his home. Passersby righted the auto, fixed the flat, and the occupants left unharmed aside from property damage to Briggs’ lawn.
Washington dispatch reports 4 million unemployables rely on federal and local relief as battles flare over who pays. Hopkins warns of cuts to direct aid, while states resist using state funds despite Roosevelt pledge no one shall starve. Ohio case cited with 330000 unemployables and $9 million monthly federal aid.
Washington August 6 The Ford Motor Co may shift from a family enterprise to a widely owned company under the administration tax bill’s high inheritance levies. General Counsel Robert H. Jackson told the Senate finance committee the change could allow public participation in future earnings, reversing a trend that concentrates wealth. He estimated Ford’s net worth at 60 million dollars in 1934 and argued the bill aims to reverse wealth shifts from rich to poor. The committee began shaping the bill for action in the Senate amid conservative and insurgent opposition.
Marr D Gulick of Sunbury Pa was killed instantly when his car crashed into the rear of a loaded truck four miles east of Blairsville Pa Authorities said he appeared to have fallen asleep at the wheel with no braking before the collision His body was later taken to Sunbury and identified by a uncle and a brother.
Hollywood August 6 a rhesus monkey named Jelat revived after five days in frozen ice. Dr. Ralph Willard thawed the creature from a block of ice after 120 hours and reported it returned to normal, claiming five years of experiments were crowned with success. The lab's visitors watched the revived monkey chatter as proof of recovery. Born in South Russia 32 years ago, Willard studied suspended animation under Dr. Petroff before coming to America.
Ray Burr Edward Wagner and J Roscoe Dearing, prominent city residents, entered the Republican bid for school director seats. Petitions circulate as three terms expire this year with possible fourth candidacy looming. Burr is tied to Corry Jamestown Manufacturing, Wagner serves as St Pauls Lutheran pastor, and Dearing active in Washington Parent and Teachers Association. Carl Hern ton of North Center plans to reenter the Fall race after two years. Love hints at City Council run while Hillstrom Brown may retire from public office.
Paris reports a Britain France Wallan conference to push peace between Italy and Ethiopia is slated to begin mid next week. Fontainebleau Chantilly or Nice are proposed venues as diplomats finalize reports and policy. Italy seeks large concessions while Britain and France aim for a moderate compromise acceptable to both sides.
The Board of Transportation of New York City awarded contracts exceeding $2,000,000 to Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing for motive power, control units and other equipment to be installed on 500 new subway cars built by Am erican Car and Foundry, Pullman Standard Car, and Pressed Stahl Car Co.
Mandlevitl Zenge, a Missouri farmer, pleaded not guilty to murder in Chicago court over the death of Dr. Walter J. Baer. The arraignment was continued to August 20 after the state motion. Prosecutors plan to present to a grand jury with Mrs. Bauer as chief witness. Miss Marjorie McElroy visits Buffalo with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Gabriel.
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