11 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1935
Page
1
An 8 year old glance at architectural notes mentions an upshifted building plan with references to a top area, uterita, and calleut terms. The text is highly garbled with unclear meaning and lacks identifiable names or dates.
Dispatches report Emperor Haile Selassie rejecting any peace terms involving cession of Ethiopian territory. Mussolini is expected to respond tentatively to the French British settlement proposals, with Laval and Eden to Geneva to urge a negotiated basis. Paris notes Britain may concede more later as pressure eases.
Mrs Edith Liggett identifies Isadore Blumenfeld alias Kid Cann as an alleged assassin of her husband Walter Liggett publisher of the Midwest American. Police doubt the preliminary identification and hold Cann without charge as the case unfolds in Minneapolis.
Washington reports that the veterans bonus, a longtime political battleground, may be funded in cash within a few years. Congress is expected to take up the issue after January 8 with strong sentiment to pay, while Treasury officials reportedly have a plan to cover the 2 billion dollar cost if needed.
Henry M. Rose of Erie, formerly Corry, was injured by a fall on Peach Street near the Mikts Cluts. He suffered a brain concussion, possible skull fracture, and a facial laceration, was found unconscious at the Elks Club entrance, and moved to Hamot hospital where his condition gradually improved with expectation of full recovery.
Mexico City December 11. Collapse of world silver markets scares Mexico as fears grow that the prosperity built on silver in 1935 may end as suddenly as it began. Government and investors watch for impact on jobs and prices amid volatile metal trade.
Relatives of Mrs. Julia Wood Weiss of Spring Creek are pressing for a formal probe into her death in Decatur Michigan on July 43. They suspect foul play and have privately investigated, finding strong evidence suggesting not natural causes. Authorities have shown no inclination to pursue a formal inquiry, prompting the family to threaten escalation to the governor.
At the five power naval conference a Japanese spokesman urged parity for the United States Britain and Japan on total tonnage and proposed scrapping warships to reach the lowest possible level. The move seeks naval equality among the three nations and implies reductions across their fleets.
Heather Brennamen, a Warren resident, was taken into custody after his car crashed into a parked auto on North Center street. He admitted fault, paid for all damages, and escaped injury. Earlier he failed to turn from Smith street onto North Center, hitting a highway machine. Brennaman agreed to cover $30.40 in damages to Mrs. Marjorie Perl’s parked car, reported between Congress and Bond streets.
Markets at a glance show stock fractions up to two points, motors strong, bonds irregular. Curb activity higher in Chicago, grain mixed with wheat down about 4 percent, corn steady, other grains firm. Foreign exchange firm as Cotton declines about 18 points, silver around 62 1/4 cents per ounce with London prices about 27 1/4 pence.
Emergencies from closing the Hatch building will be reviewed at a special 3 o clock board meeting in the school offices. Supt. Dewey and Principals Wolfe and Sheen reassess junior and senior high schedules to fit the shop class relocation. The property committee has inspected several potential new locations and revised plans for a rotational school may be outlined.
Rome and Missolinii near acceptance of a Franco British peace plan as the basis for tonight discussions. Geneva reports small powers furious over Ethiopia and League betrayals as oil embargo may be dropped. Eden tours Paris and Geneva en route to Aghta for peace plan adoption. Laval in Paris plans program through Ethiopian ministers amid protests.
Two men William McDowell 26 Butler and Charles Smith Corry awaited hearings on charges of beating M R Critchlow of Butler R D A arraignment set for today Police said the assault began near the South Main street viaduct then moved to Brugh avenue where Critchlow was further attacked McDowell had recently been released from Allegheny county workhouse for auto theft authorities state both suspects claim they defended Critchlow against an attack
Washington dispatch reports a brief setback as Solicitor General Stanley Reed faced tough questioning over the New Deal farm program. The government consider abandoning further oral argument on the Bankhead cotton control case brought by Lee Moor Brower, while continuing the broader farm policy defense before the high court.
Alf Landon gains momentum as Hearst and Paul Block back his bid. Report says a conference with Hearst Brisbane and Eleanor Patterson signals a formal Republican nomination push.page retained in lead and key figures named, framing a decisive pre convention moment.
Crawford County commissioners yesterday approved completing the Little Cooley to Riceville link on Route 77 to form a through highway from Corry to Meadville via Spartansburg. The plan satisfies the state highway department for a new road and bridge program, with another project to finish a four mile stretch from Meadville toward Cambridge Springs.
Corry officials push to move federal airport funds to a storm sewer project. WPA Pennsylvania aeronautics chief Morris says $50,000 for labor and $23,000 for material could help, but local funding of about $4,000 is still needed. Secretary Colegrove will present the plan to WPA Administrator Jones upon his return to Harrisburg.
The unidentified plane that circled Pittsburgh and surrounding areas for nearly two hours in the snowfall remains a mystery at noon. The claim it belonged to Katherine Edwards of Pittsburgh and Charles H. Curry of Coraopolis was ruled out after they landed safely in Richmond, Virginia. Local airport pleas for identification yielded no definitive responses as Mrs. R. S. Curry and daughter Joan left for West Newton to tend a mother ill in hospital.
The Junior Class at the high school stages the three act comedy Second Childhood in the auditorium Friday evening directed by Miss Ruth Bennett. Cast includes Burton Hams ton as Doctor Ralyes with Jeanne Titus Dorothy Jones and others The high school orchestra will accompany a program filled with humor and laughter, a benefit for the Junior Class.
South Carolina legislature inches toward impeachment of Gov. Olin D. Johnston as the state battles over control of the highway department. Johnston kept the department and National Guard troops after a Supreme Court ruling, while supporters clash over resolutions and a possible board reorganization elected by voters.
The British government formally informed the United States it intends to default the Deven der 15th installment of the British war debt, as announced by the State Department today.
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