09 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1935
Page
1
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State plans for a nationwide public works program with a 360 million federal allotment, eyeing school, housing, and defrayment projects as thousands in Pennsylvania may be moved off relief rolls. Officials urge local questionnaires to determine urgent needs and long term value amid possible 30 million state share.
Pittsburgh February report states a machine gun blast by state police killed two gunmen during a blockade near the city. One slain bandit identified as Tom Greerson, 24, of near Chester, whose body was cleared at the county morgue. Authorities work to identify the second man, described as older and about 170 pounds, with suspected Chicago ties.
Wilkes Barre Pa Feb 9 The entire anthracite industry faces a series of strikes with 10000 miners idle at Glen Alden mines District 1 United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania have called a strike and United Mine Workers of America contend wage disputes in Districts 7 and 9 amid threats in the inner region.
Washington Pet 9 Sen Wheeler D Mont said he would carry his fight to the Senate to transform the 4 880 710 000 work relief program into an anti inflation measure. He claimed the amendment would save taxpayers a substantial sum annually. The amendment was rejected by the Appropriations Committee but Wheeler plans to rally allies including the silver bloc and Huey Long to win senate approval on farm mortgage rate relief. The final outcome remains pending as Leader Robidon moved to reconsider and a debate to continue Monday.
Berlin dispatch reports Germany eyeing a 400000 strong army expansion based on storm troop roots. Drexel George, ex sheriff of Merion County, faces embezzlement charges of 42000 pounds while state witnesses, led by Sheriff W. W. Conway, attest to lack of knowledge of shortages. Trial recess noted as case readied for presentation.
Left Wing New Dealers press for higher income and corporate taxes to fund federal expenditures while supporting the central bank bill. Critics in Congress warn of political control over banking and potential overreach. Officials hint at a three point program including velocity of money and job insurance as Roosevelt weighs pace of recovery.
A. C. Reed of Clarion, formerly Corry, posted 500 bond for a Wednesday hearing before Alderman George H. Gordon on open traffic violation charges. The incident occurred Sunday morning in a collision involving Reed’s truck, Clifton Watrous’s car from Sciota road, and Claudy Price’s vehicle. Watrous has filed a suit, delayed pending an insurance investigation into Reed.
State prosecutors pressed Hauptmann alibis during a February session in Flemington New Jersey. Sidney B. Whipple reports the courtroom activity as Justice Thomas Trenchard urged an early conclusion to the long trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann. The proceedings continued amid intense testimony and courtroom scrutiny.
Plemington N J February 9 Trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann adjourned until Monday morning after the state finished rebuttal and the defense signaled possible sur-rebuttal. Mrs. Dwight Morrow testified Violet Sharpe could not have been implicated in the crime. the defense sought a directed verdict of acquittal on the murder charge. The state aims to undermine Hauptmann's alibi and finish rebuttal as jurors weigh the ransom money link and Violet Sharpe’s alleged involvement.
The Corry Hospital Association reports a financial strain from 1932 to 1934 noting gains in assets but rising accounts receivable. It cites $4,200 in outstanding pledge payments and $2,000 owed to creditors, urging prompt liquidation to cover payroll and other current purchases.
The Supreme Court held its regular Saturday session with no decision delivered today on sold cases. Court watchers expect a possible Monday ruling after the noon conference led by Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, though last week he said no decision would come then.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania S year old Trene Sigon daughter of a Drifton miner sneezes constantly. Stricken with the malady three weeks ago she has lost about 12 pounds and sometimes sneezes as many as a thousand times without stopping.
Ontario Premier Hepburn said the government will block exploitation of the Dionne quintuplets and may enact legislation if needed. He condemned the tour of the babies as discreditable and said the children have no value beyond being their parents’ wards.
In Philadelphia today it was announced a general investigation will be held early next week into the collision between the ferry boat Cape May and the freighter London Corporation. Fourteen people were injured in the incident. Inspectors B. Wilson and R. A. Sergeant of the Bureau of Navigation and Steamboat Inspection will conduct the hearing. Owners of the vessels also planned investigations.
A Pittsburgh jury under Judge Frank Patterson reduced a claimed $50,000 loss of affection to $7,500. Benjamin Sachs sued Dr. Julian Gross, a throat specialist, alleging he alienated Sachs's wife. The verdict capped a federal probe into a ferry boat crash context.
New York February 9 Justice Salvatore Cotilla weighed if one hundred dollars weekly suffices to support Fay Webb Vallee living apart from Fudy Vallee earnings of one hundred twenty thousand dollars a year He will announce his decision Wednesday providing time for all parties and their attorneys to regain composure and ease tensions in the case
Officials push a two cent gasoline tax increase to balance the current biennium. An emergency tax on theatre and amusement tickets is also proposed with a plan to secure funds for the budget. A tied loan may be needed to cover shortfalls and maintain fiscal balance.
Gov. Earle moves to solidify a budget plan calling for a two cent gasoline tax increase and an amusement tax to raise about 80 million dollars for the next two-year period. Officials expect measures to include higher gas and other measures, with unemployment payments and emergency funds also in play.
Two telephone operators in the office of the chief police surgeon were suspended as the Arsl moved the department to investigate connections with the drunken driver racket and the underworld, following the Philadelphia Bar Association report.
Allett Stoops was sentenced to five years in a federal penitentiary in Lewishire on embezzlement charges. The case arises from misappropriation at his employer, First National Bank, with federal officials J. W. Kirkpatrick and H. Kirkpatrick overseeing the proceedings.
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