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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1934

Page

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Relief Bill Reported to Extend CWA Beyond May

Washington reports a $950 million unemployment relief bill favorably reported by the House. Hopkins testified that about 450 million would extend CWA to May, with 50 million for continued relief aid. Aimed to keep 4 million to 9 million jobless on relief into 1934. Continued on page 41.

CWA Golden Rule Club Linge Ts House — Hopkins Patnta Fund For Relief Civil Works Administration House Relief Administration Harry L. Hopkins Hopkins PWA Igraft

Additional Aid Sought for School Painting Project

Weather and funding delays hinder Corry School District painting and street work. North Center Street widening and West Church Street gutter projects paused as state approval and national CWA funds await Congress action through May 1.

Corry See OWA Gerry Loday MN. R. Dickson Lyat West Church Street Mirat Second Avenues Corry Il Nt Une Igul Congréss Washington

Flames menace nearby plants in massive Pittsburgh blaze

In Pittsburgh on February 2 a fire at an abandoned Crucible Steel plant drew over 20 engines after five alarms. Heat kept crews back until the fire cooled, water streams fought flames near six neighboring facilities, while a Studard Oil plant nearby was saved from sparks. Fireman Joseph Gernot collapsed from smoke and received treatment. The blaze, started by an acetylene torch, involved four dismantling workers who escaped injury.

United Press Pittsburgh Crucible Steel Company Hames el ‘Neaphy Selseitér-Moss-Chemical Corportion Studard Oil Company Joseph Gernot Fie

Students Get Jobs to Aid College Attendance

The Works Progress Administration and Civil Works Administration in Hopkinton arrange parttime posts for 100000 students to help fund college attendance during the second semester. They will be paid 10 to 20 dollars monthly for work in libraries laboratories and similar roles.

United Press Washington Reet and Civil Works Hopk

Hold-up at Sharon Ends With Theft of $500

Three bandits robbed the Personal Piyence Company in Sharon's business district today about 3 p m. They forced manager B C Yoder and staff to lie on the floor while $500 was taken and the robbers fled toward Ohio in a Hack ede.

United Press Pennsgrove N. Il Belt Lp Bank Snl Trust Company Pennsgrave A. Ra. Tudes Marolit Aristelson, & Telief Willian Wailington DuPont Deepwater Carey's Point Twoen Anderson Evolvers Philadephia Hebani Jay Hall Philadelphia DuPont Company New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Needham Mass Fet Needham Trust Company Forbes McLeod Ater Uine Prem Sharon Piyence Ohio Joan Company B. C. Yoder Wrhrea Wlll. c Yoder

Veterans aid sent back to committee in Senate action

Senate delayed veterans legislation as the appropriations committee referred the Reed amendment and related benefits plan back to a sub committee. The sub committee has not yet considered the Reed amendment, while the full panel added 2 million dollars to the independent offices bill and upheld limiting automatic pay increases for military and civilian services.

United Press Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Hele American Legion Whic Byrnes Dem. S.C Independent Offices Army Navy Marine Corps, Coast and Geodetic Survey Post Office and Customs Service

District Court Grants Twenty Four Divorces in Two Days

Judge U P Rossiter says twenty four divorces were granted over two days with eleven on Thursday and thirteen today. Corry residents appear among the names including Neve King who seeks divorce from William B King alleging nightly absence, mistreatment and cruelty. Other Corry cases list Ada J McCauley from James L McCauley and Mildred W McCray from Paul McCray in Elgin among those separated.

U.P. Rossiter Starls Corry Neve King William B. King Tearn King Evestock Ada J. McCauley James L. McCauley Eric Mildred Zielinsiel Holwerd Zielinniel Ralph Danion Cor~ty Hazel Elen Damar Rip- Jey Mary B. Staford

Golden Rule Club formed to replace Corry Credit Exchange

Corry business men approve a Golden Rule Club to assume Credit Exchange duties and act as a mini chamber of commerce. John A. Blatt named first president as the new retail and advertising group aims to boost community enterprise similar to Union City’s club. Union City guests praise its model and plans.

Corry Corry Credit Exchange Tow Golden Rule Club Union City Corry Credit, Exchange John A. Blatt Golden Tale Club Blatt Aid Corry Credit Exchange Meresd Cluh Ingh The Credit Exchange F.C. Chapin Harry Dick Witon Blair Join Steyes Arthur B T. H. Treat Crawford M. Woods Exchange FE. York York Uniten City Allsiesen Sjle D‘oining Hfteen Mulles Oli Cie Crouilt Exchange Chamber of Commerce Rommintty Wang Giver Contioueir Tver

Appointment Confirmed in Washington Post of State Staining

An official appointment was confirmed in Washington regarding the post of staining and related duties. The briefing notes the selection of Title King to fill the position as the designated postediuter, with February as the month of confirmation.

Washington Staining

4LCORN CAPTURED AS CHIEF AIDE IN SANKey KIDNAP CASE

Chicago report says Gordon F. Alcor chief aide to Verne Sankey was arrested in Denver area after Sankey himself was nabbed in Chicago. Justice officials say the arrests nearly close the two kidnapping cases.

4Lcorn Sankey Chicago Gordon F. Alcor Verne Sankey Ghirles Boettcher Denver Haskell Bolin St Paul Melvin Purvis Washington, D. C Justice Department Purvis

Sankey Taken to Sioux Falls for Trial on Kidnapping Charge

Verne Sankey was moved by federal agents to Sioux Falls to stand trial for abducting Charles Boetteher of Denver. Eight agents surrounded the suspect as he boarded a train, while authorities pursue possible links to the Lindbergh case and the New Jersey kidnapping.

United Press Chicago Hugh Department of Justice Verne Sankey Sioux Falls Charles Boetteher New Jersey Sankey Federal Iit Sankey Mem Aod Nlom Kx Pjarrt

Applications for state bonus filed at two veteran centers

About thirty applications were filed Thursday at headquarters run by the American Legion and Red Cross in the Municipal building for the state restate bonus. Volunteers reported the process going smoothly with data gathered to complete forms and assist veterans. A Veterans agency will mail the applications directly, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars has set up a similar office on West Washington Street offering aid to ex soldiers. Veterans urged to respond promptly as blanks are available at both agencies.

Commonwealth Ollefi Anl American Legion Cross Veterans’ Agency Veterans of Foreign Wars Homd W. Washington Street

Erie radio dealer dies in icy highway crash

Lawrence Beving 52 president of an Erie radio firm was killed when his car skidded on an icy highway near Gilhyd and hit a tree. Beving was a member of a second degree Mason lodge.

Erie Lawrence Beving Begin Gilhyd

Three Insane Convicts Escape Springfield

Police hunted three insane convicts in Missouri after they escaped last night from the Department of Justice medical center. One, George J. Standish, 22, held for grand larceny, was captured by a hospital guard. Narvin Roark, 41, serving life for murder. Albert Devan, 34, a counterfeiter. and Joseph G Watts, 7n, committed for robbery remain at large. They pried bolts from a metal screen on a second floor and used a volley ball net to reach the ground. Gunfire from guards did not stop the escape.

United Press Springfield Missouri Mance Department of Justice George J. Standish Grand Lancery Liberty Narvin Roark Albert Devan Felter Joseph G .Watts

Japanese Ambassador Urges Pacific Peace Understanding

Hinoto Saito newly appointed Japanese ambassador to Washington called for frank discussion of Pacific problems. He outlined points favoring deescalation with the United States, migration rights on par with Europe, recognition of Manchukuo, and no threat to American trade while seeking normal relations in Asia.

Pacific Frederick Kuh United Press London Hin 1Shin Saito Whabington Saito United

Revenue Bureau Counsel Born at Spring Creek

Robert H. Jackson Jamestown attorney named general counsel of the United States Bureau of Internal Revenue in Washington born near Spring Creek in 1892. He graduated Jamestown High School class of 1910 Albany Law School 1912 admitted to Rochester bar 1913. Nomination presented to the Senate by President Roosevelt. The role pays $1,000 per year. The Wire World mentions other officials and staff in passing.

Robert H. Jackson Bureau of Internal Revenue Spring Creek Jamestown United States Bureau of Internst Revenue Washington Jamiestown High School Albany Lay School Rochester Jackson Senate Roseevelt Dccri Tary The Treasury Morgé Bbie Fite Larat Law Office Aantnlaul General Coum

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