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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1933
Page
1
A fragment notes a spring homecoming event tied to Mr Ald, with brief references to a weekend gathering. The readable text mentions a local context and an informal tone, lacking clear dates or locations but implying a social gathering.
A governors group from the Corry Taxpayers Union will urge the Board of Education to cut the tax rate by at least two mills on real estate and reduce the per capita tax from six dollars. The union plans drastic schoolClosings, department cuts, salary reductions, and a shift to a former eight grade high school layout. A special meeting date will be sought to discuss the proposals with broad business backing.
Roanoke Va February 14 Preliminary hearing for two men and a woman charged by the federal government with conspiracy to kidnap the Lindbergh child was postponed from last Saturday to 2 p.m. by U S Commissioner Charles Fox. The motion for contravene was made by U S District Attorney L C Shaffer to permit the government to present additional evidence in the case.
Rumors from Corry Taxpayers Union push for sharp economies and a two mill tax cut, with talk the Board may close the Senior High. Officials deny, but Journal confirms earlier hints from school administrators. Citizens dismiss the tactic as a scare with little real effect on funding.
A suspect is expected to be taken into custody today for questioning in the wounding of Attorney Lyle D. McCall in DuBois last Friday night. Two men were questioned Saturday but released for lack of information. McCall, with four bullet wounds, was reported progressing fairly well after surgery at Maple Avenue Hospital.
Abraham Lincoln’s 124th birthday was honored with ceremonies at Oak Ridge cemetery and Lincoln tomb. Governors, judges, a prince, clergy, and citizens gathered for memorial services. A wreath from President Hoover was laid, and Lincoln’s boyhood sites and Logan County landmarks were highlighted in tributes.
Two persons escaped with slight injuries after a car collided with a crossing signal at Erie last night. The vehicle was dragged some distance by the other car before stopping.
Cold wave relaxes across most of the nation with subnormal highs fading. Northern Rocky Mountains plunge while Corry sees thaw and melting. Expected colder nights in lower lake and upper Ohio valley, north Atlantic states tomorrow. Homeless relief agencies report capacity to assist as temperatures ease. New York man dies from a sidewalk fall and 30 injured in coasting accidents. Fishing trawler Newton swept by fire, two men killed. Mojave towed it.
Washington February 13 Republicans failed to force action on drastic tariff increase legislation. The House voted not to consider the Crowther Bill to boost airport duties on products from countries with depreciated currency. The largely Democratic group refused to take action, and a record roll call showed the discharge petition beaten 212 to 474.
Premier Ramsay MacDonald announced in Parliament that Britain will discuss economic issues alongside war debts with the United States. The plan aims to revive world trade and prosperity while ensuring a settlement on war debts, with personal talks to maintain harmonious direction. British Ambassador Lindsay credited with shaping the approach ahead of Roosevelt's White House term.
Willy Parner, Switzerland, attempted to cross the Alps by glider after a tow from a motor plane piloted by Robert Frete. The planned ascent could reach 16,000 feet as weather dictated a glide toward Milan, near Gotthard, amid danger of forced landing in the mountains.
Washington, Feb. 19. Postmaster General Bragg warns that an eleven percent economy clause in the treasury post office supply bill would lead to the dismissal of 7,000 to 8,000 postal employees if kept. The warning followed House and Senate conferees’ consideration of amendments for five percent savings in each department and granting Roosevelt power to abolish agencies.
In Youngstown Ohio a family of four perished in a bungalow fire at Alexander A Spraker’s home. The victims were Spraker, 44, his wife Mabel 32 and their children Darwin 6 Marilyn. Fire began in attic or second floor and all four died before rescue. Fire Chief Callan questioned the coal gas theory and noted the family’s lack of escape.
Washington Feb 13 The Senate judiciary committee reported favorably a debtors relief bill that targets individuals and farmers only. The railroad and corporate reorganization sections were dropped due to split opinion, signaling a comprehensive measure unlikely in the short session, though members agreed future action is needed for large entities.
Disastrous floods threaten two Chinese provinces amid earthquake fallout in Kansu. Yellow River levels rise as dikes crumble near Shanturig. relief teams work to rebuild before rains. Initial casualty reports show 200 dead and 100 injured, with broader devastation expected across the Kansu plateau.
Premier T. Y. Soong said China would resist any attack after meetings with Marshal Chang Haueh-Liang. He stated Japan is waging war on China and warned against treating it as nonwarfare, amid tensions over Jehol and Jehol Province in conflict with Japanese forces.
President Hoover plans a final major public address tonight at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. He will depart Washington this afternoon and speak at 10 p.m., signaling the end of his wartime presidency for private life.
Harrisburg reports indicate Pennsylvania's state prohibition enforcement act likely headed for repeal as the Republican state organization weighs no action on blue laws. General Edward Martin said the party supports removing the statute with a suitable substitute to control liquor traffic, following a weekend conference with William Ware. A separate note from Redmond Oregon mentions a local hen records inquiry by Mrs. H. A. Busnett Powell Butte seeking records of birds and noting a Rhode Island pullet's eggs and girth.
Denver Feb 18 The wife of Charles Boettcher offered to pay the $60,000 ransom for the release of her millionaire husband abducted last night. Police and detectives scoured the city as authorities mapped a country wide search plan. The ransom demand reportedly urged secrecy and warned not to notify police. Boettcher, returning from Kansas City, was seized by two men and forced into a sedan. The men fled before officers could close in, with neighbors and officials mobilized across Seventh Avenue spectacle district as a wide search continued.
An unclear text fragment describes a theft attempt involving money and a suspect. Authorities pursue leads as investigators try to piece together the motive and method. Names, places, and definitive details are unreadable in the damaged OCR.
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