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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1934
Page
3
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The Corry Evening Journal features a debate between the American Federation of Labor and the United States Chamber of Commerce on unemployment counts. It notes a 3,000,000 discrepancy among figures from major bodies and stresses the need for accurate data to guide employment relief and insurance measures, contrasting the US with England and Germany.
Social workers decry the lingering emergency label as relief grows into a big business. In Cuyahoga county about 0.40,000 families receive aid, costing 25 million dollars annually, with the federal government bearing most of the burden. The piece notes a shift from private charity to federal support and calls for clear, long term planning to address poverty and the needs of the needy. It also observes the retail sector, noting that despite depressions, independent stores persist against chain pressure, with some suggesting many independents thrive more than expected.
A desl was completed yesterday afternoon whereby H. Sallam, a well known theatrical man of Evie, becomes the lessee of the Library theatre Musas for the coming season. Desmonu and Parker have turned the property over to him for management. A party of Miss Hazel Knowlton, Virginia Waggoner, Hazel Schrambling, Erma Manges and Ruth Wellows went to Spring Creek this morning to spend the day.
The discussion notes that goings and receiverships have defined steadily and that the outlook for this business group is becoming very reassuring, signaling improving conditions for refinancing and asset workouts as markets stabilize.
The London Economic Conference set quotas to limit silver supply by nation. India 35 million ounces yearly, Spain 6 million, China zero, while the US, Canada, Australia, Mexico and Peru would absorb 35 million ounces. The piece warns hoarding money could worsen inflation and keep funds from circulating as banking reserves rise.
Darryl F. Zanuck, production head of 20th Century Pictures, reports the purchase of world film rights to The Follies Bergere and plans immediate production after returning to Hollywood. The project will feature Parisian dancers, costumes, and set pieces, with Avon LeBlanc writing the dramatic plot and Cole Porter composing the score.
Washington August 18 air line executives faced a wave of new federal regulations set to take effect next morning. Officials discussed the Commerce program and prepared remarks for Labor Day backers, while DoJ and Justice division athletics topics emerged in a broader briefing.
A poultry house and blacksmith shop at the Bell Sketlie place in French Crea were destroyed by fire after a lightning strike during a severe electrical storm overnight. Local reports note notable property loss and damage to farm buildings in the area.
Idaho authorities impose a city curfew extending late hours for minors every Saturday night, following prior weekday curfews. The move aims to reduce disturbances and improve public safety, with enforcement and penalties outlined by city officials.
BROOKLINE Mass Sarah Palfrey the Wightman Cup tennis helping is engaged to marry Marshall Pabysnn of Boston Harvard graduate and son of a former Harvard medical school professor. The notice notes the couple as socially prominent and linked to prominent circles.
A UPI report from Washington notes critics say Scotland Yard’s world policing image is exaggerated. They argue Yard is London’s police service, with limited outside jurisdiction, unlike the expanding U S federal and state crime fighting network.
Paris report discusses a new sailor themed dressmaking cottage opened by Mme Pierre un Croit and Mme Paul Simon in central Paris. It claims nautical styling for summer fashion and house trim, with whimsy about pretzels olive oil and Chianti decor. It notes the store aims to attract bored buyers and hints at success prospects. Also reports St. Louis employment service placing 5,778 people this year.
Prune market needs spurred shipments in early August with over 1960 freight cars required to move the crop. The note mentions Nampa and Toho, indicating logistic demands for the prune season and rail transport capacity.
Rare white gophers captured near Bainville Montana join a pair of equally rare black gophers in the Williston area, highlighting unusual color variants found in local wildlife.
United Press reports Wisconsin Progressives lean toward New Deal relief and finance policies in a Northwest political realignment. La Follette liberals present a state progressive platform in Madison, closely mirroring New Deal pledges on government credit banks job guarantees public rail and munition factories ownership and social insurance. The piece notes overlapping aims on farm profits labor rights taxes and veterans policy, with November results likely to decide whether Democrats or Progressives steer the alignment strategy.
In Jamestown at Westfield hill, a heavily loaded cheese truck ran off the road and down a ravine injuring two Edinboro men. Mike Roscoe, 29, is in serious condition with a fractured leg and scalp wounds, while Paul Roscoe, 19, has scalp wounds and is listed in good condition. The cheese owner, John Guerrin of Lake City Motors, reported the vehicle strewn over the area. guards posts and a telephone pole were toppled as the truck descended. State police noted the incident occurred about 6:30 p.m. and that previous accidents at this spot have claimed lives.
August 18 report lists 37 new indictments by District Attorney Maurice P Breene for grand jury review August 20 with grand jury trials set to begin August 27 in quarter sessions court. Also six carryover cases from prior terms include two murder cases and four others. Walter Witherop and Russel Graham charged with murder. other cases involve a fatality hit and run, DUI, forgery and related offenses from multiple terms.
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