04 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1936
Page
1
A fragmented notice announces a Christmas story opening on Tuesday December 8. It mentions the Golden Rule Club and its president Maye Morris Chapin, appealing to city residents to join in giving.
In a volatile scene the Pennsylvania house Democratic delegation signaled support for Sam Rayburn as house majority leader, an apparent strategic move toward backing Earl War Earl of Pennsylvania for 1940. The caucus sparked talk of an eastern southern alignment to aid Earle in the presidential race, with Rayburn favored and other names floated including Wallace and Winant.
State troopers arrested a young man in Ridgway amid a bank raid wave. The Shippenville National Bank robbery netted about 48 dollars. two other accomplices were traced to Ridgway. A separate shot at Snyder’s Drug Store followed the Shippenville heist, with one suspect’s auto used as a getaway. Police believe the same trio may be linked to a Sugar Grove Savings Bank robbery. The incident sequence and gunfire were reported with ongoing investigations.
Harrisburg reports show a push by labor and Liber group leaders to block WPA payroll cuts in Pennsylvania. Acting Administrator J Bakesaso says about 28 000 workers would be released by December 10 to meet a monthly budget of 16 million, with Gov Bath and Sen Guffey pressing Hopkins to reconsider.
The Inter-American conference for the maintenance of peace met in Buenos Aires on December 4 with Argentine foreland minister Carlos Saavedra Lamas presiding. Saavedra Lamas urged increased and freer commercial relations among American nations as essential for peace, praising President Roosevelt's initiative and goodwill visit opening the parley.
United Press reports Soviet Russia and Japan are buying American airplanes at a rapid rate as experts foresee a possible German-Russian-Japanese conflict next spring. Russia leads in purchases by roughly two to one, with Soviet factories operating under forceful production. In 80 days purchases in the United States totaled about $1,000,000, signaling prelude orders for future deliveries.
Harrisburg December 4 Democratic senators met Gov George H Earle after a conference to resolve a dispute over the civil service provision in the administration unemployment insurance bill The provision would have required civil service examinations for insurance system employees but was removed by the senate select committee The House has approved the measure and the session was postponed amid ongoing negotiations
President Roosevelt travels off the coast of Brazil returning from South America trip. He plans to land December 14 or 28 at Charleston and then go by train to Washington, abandoning earlier plans to land at Mobile and travel via Warm Springs. The cruiser Indianapolis with him and escort Chester will stop at Port of Spain for fuel on the way home.
London December 4 The archbishop of Canterbury issued a statement to the press appealing for prayers on Sunday. He urged that God be in the momentous hours that will rule the king and his government so the realm and empire endure for the lasting good of all.
Loyalist forces aided by strong artillery repelled a renewed rebel assault on Madrid. Government troops, with new artillery of their own, held trenches as air raids targeted Loyalist positions. The day-long assault featured artillery, mortars, machine guns, and rifles, with casualties including women and children. The attack ended just before midnight.
Post office reports new supplies of Security Act applications have arrived and employees who have not yet submitted blanks should do so promptly. Since a December deadline was set but distribution was disrupted, the period will extend. Workers must complete all data to avoid card returns.
Washington December 3 American railways earned net income of 42 million 789 thousand 82 dollars in the first nine months of the year, rebounding from a deficit of 66 million 180 thousand 261 dollars for the same period in 1936, according to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The Taxpayers Forum of Pennsylvania presents a 1987 legislative program to save 26 million dollars annually by cutting governmental costs while preserving services. Harrisburg reports note 30 organizations endorsed the plan, with line-item cuts across welfare, county government, state services, budgeting, and local government costs.
Opposition within Mennonite circles to accepting Social Security benefits will be debated by bishops and church leaders in Laingast er Des on Monday. The faith's scriptural interpretations and long standing stance against life insurance and perceived reliance on divine providence clash with the idea of enjoying government aid. The meeting will weigh whether congregations may receive such benefits while urging adherence to gospel instruction.
In a local shooting event near Sheffield R and Van Tassel led with nine and four points apiece against Bull Hill and Roy Skinner. Richard Roebecher also scored poltite as the match tightened.
A derailment of a southbound freight near Teaganville tied up the P R R for about ten hours. Twenty cars jumped the track and blocked the line between Buffalo and Olean, with several thousand feet of track damaged. Officials probe cause as passengers faced delays and bus service aided stranded travelers.
Washington reports say the Bureau of Internal Revenue ordered corporations to cut “unreasonably” high pay as inquiries swirl. Officials cite past RFC limits and consider penalties while refusing to name affected railways or firms. Public disclosure of top earners last spring intensified scrutiny.
Ralph W. Sheffer Jr. 26, a factory worker from Allen Pa, was mistaken for a deer by members of his hunting party near Lock Haven on December 4. He was shot in the chest and died en route to a hospital.
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