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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1933
Page
1
NRA push reports 2,000,000 jobs and $30,000,000 weekly payroll rise as local recovery drives lift to national stage. Hugh S. Johnson says the program works and outlines expected economic gains while Donald Richberg stresses labor participation and employer stability. Coal code talks proceed with AFL and UMW leaders noting labor clause disputes.
Three bandits who fled with two yeomen hostages after robbing a downtown department store were captured today when their car wrecked. The women Mrs. Lydia Steele and Miss Aline Johnson, along with store employees, were released unharmed. Earlier the gang had escaped a police barrage in the town district as officers fired on the fleeing car while shoppers hid.
In Frese Montana Aug 20 a bank hold up attempt near Auburn ends with one bandit killed and another captured after a cornfield trap. Glitzeris' posse had formed and pursued the robbers.
United Pocketbook Workers Union reports a Chicago strike action amid employer negotiations stalling under NRA mediation. The event marks renewed labor unrest as workers press for wage and benefit gains in the current economic climate.
United Press reports a government plan to aid frozen bank assets by placing them in a liquidating corporation until values recover. It urges President Roosevelt to use emergency powers to pay depositors a substantial portion of 7.5 billion dollars currently frozen and to reorganize federal agencies handling bank failings under one head. The proposal also calls for using emergency powers to reduce the dollar’s purchasing power and raise the price level.
Pittsburgh August 30 Investigators probe a $40000 profit alleged from three farm property sales to Allegheny County in 1924. Judge Wide W Marshall ordered a $40831 surcharge against two poor directors and the estate of a former director. Louis P Schneider claimed to act as an agent for the directors in the transaction and refused to answer on grounds of self incrimination.
Washington reports new orders easing the gold embargo to allow producers to sell at around $30 an ounce, aiming to revive mining after an embargo last March kept domestic gold at the statutory price of 20.67. Officials predict a major revival with potential job gains and significant redomestication effects across the industry.
A dawn rescue party set out to save three Plattsburg youths William LaTue Tyler Gray and Robert Glen trapped on a precarious ledge high on Wallrace mountain in the Adirondacks since 11 a m yesterday An airplane reportedly flew under the mountain warning the trapped men they might fall 400 feet to the ledge below Robert LaTue William LaTue and Gray were on the ledge while Robert LaTue trailing behind returned to the Autironack ridge to summon help
Testimony from a Stanford officer detailed scratches on David A. Lamson's face after a fatal incident. Prosecution and defense clashed over whether the marks were fresh or old and whether Lamson's wife Aliene caused the accident by fainting. The trial questioned heart of the Palo Alto Memorial Day event and related injuries.
United Press reports show most states may restore liquor quickly after repeal. Several adopt or prepare liquor control laws, with many seeking legislation in fall or winter sessions. Arizona to Rhode Island prepared to resume sales. Florida eyes county option in November.
Police reveal a large auto insurance fraud ring staged fake accidents in Gatland district. Ten members arrived to learn methods from ringleader known as the Duke Gemelisd. Victims faked injuries with fists and improvised gashes to claim payouts, while some victims were taken home for aid and not reported.
Washington reports Henry Ford, the leading auto executive and nonmember of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, faced threats of an eagle badge showdown with Administrator Hugh S. Johnson. Ford, vacationing in Canada, reiterated his stance while Johnson warned the public that the nation will act if Ford refuses to sign the automobile code or operate without the Blue Eagle. Johnson spoke at a recovery event in the capital, stressing firms cannot shield themselves from national action. Ford’s representative in Detroit attended an early conference on code development but Ford did not participate in subsequent meetings.
Wrecks across New Mexico and Texas claim 16 lives and leave more than 40 injured. The Golden State Limited derailed near Tucumcari killing eight aboard and injuring 41. A TWA jet crashed near Quay, NM, with several fatalities and injuries. In San Antonio, three Army fliers died after a collision, while other crews and passengers perished in related crashes.
Hong Kong August 30 The U S Sacramento and the H M Wishart departed for Foochow to protect British and American citizens threatened by Communist forces nearing the city. U S citizens had been warned to leave Foochow prior to the arrival of the Communist hordes. Three Japanese warships were dispatched to Foochow yesterday from Formosa.
Corry and Frie voters may register for the Wall primary tomorrow as registrars staff four wards. Additional registration days are Tuesday September 5 and Saturday September 6 before the election. Registration runs 8 a.m. to noon and 7 to 10 a.m., with a push to reduce last minute delays.
Washington dispatch details a federal push to stamp out kidnapping as a top crime priority. The Justice Department emphasizes rapid pursuit and decisive penalties, aiming to deter perpetrators and safeguard citizens nationwide.
In South St Paul seven men seized a $30 payroll at the post office, killed one officer, wounded another, and fired on guards and bystanders with submachine guns. The robbers fled in two cars toward St Paul after a brutal, wide grade assault that left multiple casualties and a manhunt underway.
Wet won their 24th victory today as precinct results from Washington state gave Wet a lead. The report notes a large count in HB 28S products and a repeal vote showing 132,359 against repeal with 292% implied in the tally.
Fragmentary OCR text shows repeated phrases about price increases and references to places and names clouded by garbled letters. Likely a brief notice or ad item with unclear specifics, lacking stable facts or dates.
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