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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1933
Page
1
Speculation swirls as Glen Miller prepares a broad city‑hall shake‑up after Friday’s action. Officials await his first moves on resignations and appointments, with civil service rules complicating removal. A two‑chapter transition looms as new council allies back him.
United Press reports notorious tri states outlaw Underhill was captured by Shawnee police after a downtown hiding spot raid. He was wounded by machine gun and shotgun fire, transported to the jail, and tied to the May 30 Kansas prison escape by Harvey Ball. The manhunt involved multiple agents and tied to the Wichita officer and Memorial Day break case.
At Sinaia and Bucharest scenes of alarm followed the assassination of Premier Duca. King Carol and other notables are heavily guarded as martial law is proclaimed. Censorship orders and police hunt for accomplices intensify, amid fears of a nationwide Nazi plot against the crown and government.
The CWA project work causes suspension of glass installations and shop building work at Senior and Junior Highs. Construction delays push reopening past next Wednesday, deferring resumption of classes and home economics and shop departments until January. Schools including Washington Ferryteyg and Hanjin will restart after the Christmas break.
Robert H. Wolford retires after 37 years with the Corry post office. he has driven about 20 miles daily, totaling an estimated 220000 miles, roughly nine world circumnavigations. He began work October 10 1886 under Postmaster John B. Patterson and will receive a substantial annuity after today’s last delivery.
Washington reports a threatened shortage of Distillers’ supplies was averted by market agreement adjustments. A plan expects 1,000,000 gallons available within thirty days. Assistant Secretary Tugwell allowed immediate use of alcohol from non cereal grain sources to ease post-prohibition pressures benefiting Louisiana cane belt producers.
In Harrisburg Det. 30, long queues formed outside the Bureau of Motor Vehicles as residents sought 1934 automobile license plates. The rush was larger than last year’s burnouts, but no tags were issued after noon due to the New Year’s holiday closing.
Foreign residents in Foochow and Amoy were told by the National Government to evacuate as civil war in Kiang province neared a climax. Consuls were advised to move to Nutai Tslumi on the Min river and to assemble or be ferried to safety. The central government warned of a crush on a rival regime led by Eyune Chen.
Corry welcomed the staff of the new state liquor store for an inspection at 6 East Main Street. Manager J. Tiwart Kirsch and three clerks reviewed the tie room ahead of opening on Tuesday. Four clerks, Finucane, Hein, and Serge, will work in two shifts. Remodeling neared completion and stock transfer to the Corry establishment was to occur late Monday or early Tuesday with a planned 9 p.m. closing.
Plans to commence the largest private construction job in the United States were announced by Public Works Administrator Toles. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company received a PWA loan of 77,000,100 dollars to complete electrification between Philadelphia and Washington and to build new locomotives and 7,000 freight cars. About 23,000,000 will fund locomotives and cars, 45,000,000 for electrification, and the project is expected to provide more than 45,000,000 man hours of labor in 1884.
Philadelphia reports economists and scientists met in a three day national conference with 500 speakers and 5 000 members. They supported Roosevelt monetary policy in tacit approval while dissidents from 17 prominent economists urged gold standard restoration, stressing open forum and lack of united stance.
In ASTAML Florida two aviatrices Frances Harrell and Helen Richey landed their glider after setting a new endurance record. They had begun the flight on December 20 and returned to ground shortly after 1 039 am following a night of rough, tiring conditions. A large crowd greeted the pilots as they touched down, ending their flight that aimed to extend a previously held record.
In Philadelphia on December 30, Hanna P. Galbraith president of the taxi union appealed for a general half-day sympathy strike of all unions. The plan aims to support striking taxi cab and milk wagon employees of Bula Manufacturing Co. The proposal will be presented to the Central Labor Union at its next meeting.
Washington December 90 cross wires at the recovery administration led to the dismissal of deputy administrator Cary N Weisinger and the indefinite suspension of fee schedules banks and clearing houses planned to adopt. Johnson denied approval or submission of the press release implying support for the proposed banking practice mill. Nearly 700 banks and associations were set to operate under the rules but are now restricted to Johnson's personal scrutiny.
Ruth Lester 14 of 441 West Smith Street captured first prize in the Buy Christmas Shop Early contest. She earns 2 dollars for a brightly colored seal block drawing. Vincent Hand wins second prize of 1 dollar. two 60 cent prizes go to Freda Deniels and Jean Vogt. Several others receive theatre tickets for especially clever drawings, with names and addresses listed for many entries.
A Imperial Airways trimotor named Apollo crashed into a wireless tower in heavy fog near Ruysselede Belgium. Nineteen people died, including several Americans and most likely Britons, with only faint signs of survivors. The disaster occurred while approaching Croydon field after a London bound holiday flight from Bresels.
Washington February 20 United Press policy summarizes that Congress and Treasury lenders may press silver legislation this winter tied to the London agreement. President Roosevelt reportedly aims to push remonetization internationally, possibly beyond the London pact, while battling congressional silver remonetization forces. An organized 26 senator bloc under Wheeler seeks to align with international efforts, following an order to coin 24 million ounces annually at a 50 percent seigniorage to support domestic prices.
Two youths carried out a daylight robbery in Erie and escaped with a small sum. Local detectives report no injuries and describe the suspects as two young men wearing plain clothes. The incident occurred morning hours near the scene, with authorities continuing the search for the culprits.
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