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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1935
Page
1
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Senate finance committee adopts changes to the tax bill after trimming inheritance taxes, lowering exemptions for married and single filers, and starting surtax charges at $3,000. The move, led by Sen. La Follette, aims to boost revenue to about 400 million dollars, signaling a shift toward Roosevelt's tax program and reducing secrecy on deliberations.
A dynamite blast along the Illinois Central main line near Springfield lifts a locomotive and 10 freight cars, injuring two crewmen from Clinton. The attack halts all Chicago to St. Louis traffic and marks the fifteenth bombing tied to the Illinois mine war, amid a three year, high casualty feud that has damaged hundreds of structures and cost six lives. Railroad officials launched a rapid investigation as the line’s former use by the Chicago and Illinois Midland was noted.
Rod Bank New Jersey August 10. Assemblyman Theron McCampbell plans another potato sale at 25 cents a sack tax free on a vacant lot if not arrested. He reported selling two truckloads last night to registered housewives. He says the tax is unfair and will continue the protest.
Pan American Airways Oriental clipper begins a 10800 mile round trip toward Wake Island from Alameda California racing westward with Honolulu as first expected stop. Captain R O D Sullivan guides the four motor flying Pullman with crew including Victor A Wright W Turner Jarboe Jr Pred Noonan and Harry Canaday joined by newcomers J H Tilton and M C Weber as the flight aims to boost California China air service.
District offices of relief planned here will be established in this city. A supervisor from Edinboro will oversee relief administration for Union City Corry Wayne and Concord townships, improving supervision and reducing the need for repeated inspections. Nine people were injured in a Cleveland bus crash today when a transport truck collided with a trolley car.
Washington Aug 10 A favorable report on the Guffey coal bill is expected from the House Ways and Means Committee next week. Chairman Robert K. Doughton said the panel would meet Monday and likely vote to report the measure favorably. If so, the bill could reach the floor by midweek with priority from House leaders. Senate leaders pledged prompt action once reported.
Two Erie Railroad trains were delayed in Corry after a wreck near Kirkwood by Binghamton where a westbound freight derailed, toppling ten cars. No injuries were reported. Section one of Train 1 arrived on time while section two was delayed about three hours. Train No 5 was nearly twenty five minutes late but the line has been cleared with no further delays expected.
Markets at a glance show stocks higher with railroad averages near yearly highs. Bond markets hold steady as grain futures edge up with wheat and rye mixed, corn and oats down. Cotton futures gain modestly. Foreign exchange remains about steady with the dollar stable.
Meadville lawyer Thomas Prather will be the chief speaker at the Columbus Town picnic in the community park on Wednesday August 14. A band will perform and a varied program of concessions contests and athletic events is being drafted by Carleton Curtis. Corry sends a large delegation and the outing draws residents from across the region, regarded as one of the most enjoyable local events. Complete plans for the program will likely be announced Monday.
Major William E Gravell Public Works Administrator announced federal funds requests exceeding 18 million for Pennsylvania projects. Grants total about 4.0 million covering water supply sewage disposal streets bridges public buildings power plants hospitals and schools with Lang seeking roughly 14.5 million.
United Press reports Rep. Jon D. Dingell charges a big four meat packers with robbing farmers and gouging consumers. He pushes a five member House committee to probe price spread this summer with support from Detroit housewives and Roosevelt administration backing.
Aug 10 Greensburg Pa. Flying fists climaxed a long political feud between a newspaper publisher and a politician. Several men were battered in private slug fests. William Henderson, son of W Henderson, register of wills, was arrested on an assault charge filed by his father's foe Harry Null, editor of a Westmoreland political publication.
Washington Aug. 10 United States will enter 1936 with a well stocked granary officials said after the August 1 crop condition report Wheat crop and good yields of corn and oats forecast Farmers expect a bountiful fall harvest and prices likely to bring substantial income We have plenty of grain and an untapped supply entering next year George Farrell director AAA grains division said.
Washington Aug 10 The chances for new federal oil legislation this session look dim after President Roosevelt did not press the issue The message urged only ratification of a state oil and gas conservation compact no mention of bills to create a fact finding board to curb market demands and guide production limits Two similar bills by Rep Wesley Inye and Rep William Cole are stalled in the House Interstate Commerce subcommittee
Camden workers at the New York Shipbuilding Corp express willingness to follow President Roosevelt’s arbitration plan. Union officials say they will continue to press for higher wages, warning the dispute could intensify.
On the first of the Fut] registration days next Tuesday voters can enroll in the party of their choice under a new act. Corry and Erie County registrars anticipate record enrollment amid county and municipal contests. Three dates August 15 20 and 27 Tuesday enrollment sessions replace the older pattern of one Tuesday one Thursday and one Saturday. A training session at the Municipal building led by Ralph C Benedict outlined permanent registration procedures requiring detailed personal data and witnesses signatures.
W Miller state organizer at Townsend Clubs in Florida will address members of the Townsend Club of Corry at the Grand Theatre building Tuesday evening at 7:45. Accompanied by an officer from the state area manager's Erie headquarters, Corry's club of 448 members invites all interested to attend.
Washington August 10 The article explains how social security legislation crafted by Congress and endorsed by President Roosevelt aims to ease hard times for workers by extending unemployment insurance and providing old age pensions. It uses a young printer and an aged father to illustrate the potential benefits and limits of the proposed program and notes that federal support covers administration while employers fund the plans.
In New York on August 10 United Press reports a WPA security wage strike gaining recruits amid a work or starve stance backed by President Roosevelt. The broader labor action threatens to spread nationwide, risking disruption to the $4.8 billion work relief program and involving AFL administration employees.
New York August 10 A pending strike by 36 AFL unions threatens relief payments for August and could affect up to 80 000 workers on WPA projects. Officials warn federal funds may be diverted to cover the walkout, forcing a denial of relief to thousands while housing and city programs stall amid labor unrest and government reaction.
State police in Greensburg, Pa., say Carl Leonard, 22, farm hand of Rostraman Township, is jailed on charges he set fire to a priest's barn and killed two valuable horses. He admitted planning the blaze after being blamed for farm thefts and said he enlisted four boys to help trample the corn fields, claiming they used to work for the priest.
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