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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1935
Page
1
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Police face a clues gap as 47 265 in jewels vanish from two visiting couples at a Pasadena hotel. The Lindleys of Birmingham report 41 250 loss while Sir TL Montague Allen and Lady Allen of Toronto say 6 115 vanished. Diamonds dominate the loot and the robberies occurred last Friday but were kept secret by authorities.
In Flemington New Jersey February 6 defense lawyers for Launu Richard Hauptmann pressed lax handling of the Lindbergh crime first investigation. They questioned witnesses about fingerprint and ladder clue processing, noting no prints were found in the nursery or on the ladder despite extensive handling. The case highlighted gloves used by the Kidnaper and the unreliability of early fingerprint methods.
Members of the second Byrd Antarctic expedition plan to sail home today aboard the Jacob Ruppert, with the Bear of Malcanes carrying supplies. Commander George Weville left a hut at Little America with a note for future explorers as the steamship bears down to join the Pattie ice. The Ruppert has waited since January 26 to break through the ice before departure.
In Harrisburg Pa the state senate opened a session listing a dozen bills. Senator Alonzo S Patchelor Beaver proposed to abolish the state emergency relief board and shift its duties to the welfare department. The senate adjourned at 10 04 am for public hearings on two constitutional revival bills. The body will reconvene Monday night at 9.
City and county officials joined the Windelphia Bar Association to press charges of unprofessional practices against eight lawyers at a hearing before the board of judges. Brewster Rhoads named chief prosecutor with James W. Tracey as assistant. allegations cite unethical conduct, ties to racketeers, and improper contacts within police and magistrate ranks. Mayor Moore pledged a thorough police inquiry and disciplinary action if wrongdoing is found.
Harrisburg Pa February 6 The state department of highways faces a funds shortage to keep roads clear as snowfalls from two to eight inches hit the state. Secretary Warren Van Dyke says total winter costs have reached about 1 860 000 with 1 800 000 already spent and a 60 000 deficit. The blizzard of January 22 intensified the bill.
Harrisburg Feb 6 Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti told the Senate constitutional changes committee five reasons for immediate revision of the state constitution. He listed new taxes on those who can pay, removal of minor judiciary from constitutional to legislative control, changes to amendment provisions, higher borrowing limits, and easing emergency measures. Alym Jones and Judge Torger Biddle testified. a second hearing is set for February 12 in the Senate chamber.
Washington Feb 6 President Roosevelt advisors announced plans for immediate introduction in both houses of a five year bill to annihilate all public utility holding companies. A separate measure aims to tax the revenues of these holdings forcing most to suspend operations within five years. Rep. Sam Rayburn will introduce the five year bill. Observers call the proposal the most ruthless yet presented to Congress.
Drexel R. George, a trusted officer from a prominent family, faces trial in Fairmont for a $42,000 shortage with police alleging $234,000 disappeared with him after he vanished in a light plane two years ago. State trooper Andrew Morgan described a yearlong chase through three counties ending with George's flight to St Louis before last year.
Senator Carter Glass charges the Roosevelt administration with subterfuge to replace the Federal Reserve with a central bank. He cites the bill introduced with the Federal Reserve and FDIC to consolidate banking control. Glass asserts the intent is to gain federal banking dominance and control over currency values.
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins was reportedly irked by the revival of the automobile code amid a dispute between labor and the Roosevelt administration. Negotiations led by recovery coordinator Donald Richberg drew Perkins largely from the process, signaling broader dissent within labor over policy and code renewal.
Mercer Pa February 6 The removal of 500 people from Mercer county would ease crime he told the Rotary Club Judge J A M Laughry said one half of one percent of the nation terrorizes the rest and two percent of criminals are under 25 Maintaining county penal institutions in 193% cost 40000 dollars he estimated
In Chicago on February 6 1933 John Turcich and his Tour family on relief for a month saved up $55.04 in silver and small bills after leaving aid. He paid the relief office the amount to be square with the case worker and said it took years to save.
Washington February 6 a bill backed by the administration would bring postmasterships under civil service and end political appointments. The measure sets January 1 1988 as the effective date and would open most postal jobs to career employees only. Senator Joseph C O Mahoney serves as sponsor with Roosevelt and Postmaster General Warley in support.
Police and federal agents pressed a nationwide pursuit across Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas after Floyd Hamilton was captured and his brother Raymond Hamilton was believed still at large. Sheriff T. R. Hughes said Hamilton was likely holed up nearby as highways closed. Mayd Hamilton was captured while preparing to board a train. unarmed he surrendered without a fight. Floyd faces robbery charges in Carthage Bank hold-up and federal charges tied to Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker.
Harrisburg February 6 The legislative investigation panel on liquor stores proceeds, Governor Earle urging a thorough, nonpartisan inquiry with access to state warehouse inventories and a complete liquor system contract. An appropriation of 25 001 for expenses is ready, with reconvening at a later date.
Pennsylvania highway officials announced removal of a stone house in Union county three miles north of Lewisburg after an auto crash killed two camp workers and injured one. Tenant Warren Van Dyke objected but said the house blocks Route 404 and constitutes a nuisance and hazard to travelers.
Dionnes, the Canadian quintuplets mother, faced a crowd shocked by fame. Everett Holles reports Mrs Blairé Dionne, 25, unable to speak English, clung to her husband Joe and expressed homesickness for her quiet home. She cried at night, wishing to return home as crowds swarmed during visits to big stores.
A major bipartisan clash forms around Roosevelt's 4 800 000 000 work relief plan with Democrats and Republicans united against cost overruns in wage scales. The debate centers on potential upward revisions threatening the bill's passage.
A coalition of Democratic and Republican senators organized a revolt against President Roosevelt's 4.88 billion work relief bill and proposed replacing it with direct dole. The debate touched on subsistence wages, administration flexibility, and potential votes influencing the bill's fate.
Wayne township seeks Supreme Court review of a recent decision by Judge Charles Copeland of Westmoreland County recognizing the township's right to blanket appeal against assessed valuations. The appeal was filed by the board of supervisors and township directors. argument before the high tribunal is anticipated in March with no decision expected until late March.
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