15 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1935
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads like a wedding notice with names such as Mrs Charles ng tu help and Mrs J Fur ward Ties Dayton. The text is garbled with partial addresses and scattered wedding sali details.
Special board meeting assesses roofing and toilet fixtures for junior high and Fairview school projects plus a one and a half ton truck. Milon L. Brown heads a committee to tabulate bids. another panel will review truck proposals. Minutes questioned amid budget and procurement disputes. bids referred to committees for recommendation and possible special meeting next week.
A United Press report from Washington dated February 15, 1935 outlines a Treasury and Works Progress Administration funding puzzle. About 2 billion dollars of potential work relief projects were identified in a nationwide survey, prompting questions about how to allocate the remaining 2 billion in the four billion measure. The White House announced Gen. Robert E. Wood would lead a business advisory committee to aid project selection, with other members yet to be named.
Los Angeles February 15 Wiley Post postpones the Winnie Mae test flight for the third time risking a final attempt this weekend weather permitting Post may be ready tomorrow but Sunday is forecast as the earliest safe take off date in the route to a stratosphere flight.
Juror No. 12 disclosed that Hauptmann spent 400 dollars on a radio shortly after the ransom, arguing such a purchase undermines the notion of a frugal man capable of a drastic crime. He cited records, witness testimony, and wood expert Koehler's work linking the ladder to Hauptmann, while praising defense counsel Reilly's conduct.
State police investigated alleged robberies at the farm of Daniel Bennett on the Columbus to Clymer road five miles northeast of the city. A workshop adjoining the farm house was said to have been broken into last night and the night before with unknown loot. Many tools and farm equipment items were stolen as officers led by Machtan worked the case.
J Clifford Lannan, manager of the Hotel Corry for several weeks, resigned effective February 20. He and his wife Hazel Barnes Lannan will depart for New York City on a brief business trip, amid offers from New York hotels.
Pittsburgh area faced a fluctuating freeze with rain in the south turning to snow as temperatures fall. Forecaster W S Brotzman noted warming northbound, while ice jams eased in the Allegheny basin. The Franklin river gauge showed rivers rising to about 10 feet with thaw.
Five bodies were recovered aboard the burned hull of the sponge boat Xios, missing since November 1933, found 12 miles off Cedar Keys. Divers recovered diving helmets and skeletons of two sponge fishermen in 86 feet of water, with three more skeletons in the hull. The Xios operated out of Tarpon Springs.
February 15 report states Fura and other women's clothing valued at 2) 350 missing from Lauter's Dress Shop after burglars sawed out a rear window cover. Police investigating possible theft and entry method.
A jury in Erie county court acquitted Mrs Katherine Elehynske of B Mainstreet of violating liquor laws by selling to a visibly intoxicated person. The verdict placed all costs on Constable L R Tifany of the Fourth Ward. The arrest followed an earlier indictment, with defense by Samuel V. Rossiter of Erie and cross examination of Mayor Gret Miller.
In Sicily, a British air force hydroplane from squadron 201, a Short Singapore model, crashed on a mountain near Messina during a test flight from London to Singapore. Two bodies were recovered. nine occupants were believed killed. Three aircraft later joined the search. two bodies were found but not identified.
Boy Scouts of Troop 70 hosted the first Father and Son banquet at St Pauls Church at 6 45 pm. About fifty covers were set for a baked jam dinner served by mothers and friends. Ray Buer led group singing, followed by talks from Rev Wagnes Mortis Chapin Richard Merker George Taylor and scouts Richard Orn MatPane Sears Edward McElony. Donald Carlson played violin, Arthur Thompson offered harida fca number, and Ward Hawkins showed moving pictures. The dinner marked Scouting Week and the twenty fifth anniversary of scouting in America, closing the week’s activities.
The mother of the condemned Lindbergh kidnapping suspect appeals to mercy from New Jersey Governor Harold Hoffman. She expresses faith in her son’s fate and sends a cable stating Believe all will learn well while fearing her letter to President Roosevelts may have been futile.
San Francisco February 15 reports say crew members who occupied the stern of the dirigible Macon when it began to disintegrate appeared before a naval board of inquiry. Lt. Albanis and others testified about possible structural weaknesses or weather as the cause while Lt. Com Jesse Kenworthy said a heavy gust and internal shock likely tore the ship apart.
Edward W. Lewis reports on a House Nazi investigating committee finding it authenticated charges that Maj. Gen. Smelliey Li butler was offered command of a Fascist march in Washington. The panel found no evidence linking the effort to European Fascist activity, but it charged foreign agents aided propaganda in the United States and urged decisive action. The report cited meetings, literature, radio use, and possible German embassy involvement, noting attempts to form a Fascist organization and plans that could have progressed under certain conditions.
Harrisburg report that the public service commission approved a 1 982 000 first and refunding mortgage gold bond issue by Pennsylvania Electric Co of Johnstown. The plan cancels Series G bonds and retires 4 percent debt ten years earlier than the new issue. Honorary degrees to Gov Earle and William Bullit were to be conferred at Temple University in Philadelphia.
A health fund benefit play staged at the Junior High School gym drew a small crowd Friday with only four fair sized attendees. Organizers expect a larger turnout Saturday evening as children portrayed their roles creditably. The program received favorable notices and applause for its smooth presentation and wit.
Washington Feb 1 Representative Martin Sweeney Democrat Ohio charged graft in the Home Owners Loan Corporation with Democratic political ramifications. He urged the House Rules committee to approve a resolution to investigate the HOLC.
Labor forces push new momentum against the NRA in Washington as Progressive Republicans and Democrats unite to demand immediate investigation. Senator Nye and Senators McCarran seek support for a resolution accusing the NRA of oppression and favoritism. Labor ally Robert Wagner from New York vows to introduce a bill to make the labor relations board permanent and clarify section TA of NIRA next week.
Bruno Richard Haupmann faces execution after claiming innocence in the Lin ufengh baby murder case. Authorities seek a confession or clues to an accomplice, but prospects are uncertain as a grand jury weighs new witness accounts and possible leads.
Flemington February 15 a statement issued through counsel by Bruno Hauptmann asserts he did not abduct or murder the Lindbergh baby. He swears before God he had nothing to do with the kidnapping or ransom, claiming absolute innocence and willingness to face death for the truth.
Chief counsel Hyen J. Reilly asks Hauptmann to confess while the condemned man proclaims innocence. Reporters’ interview portrays a mask of defiance as the Lindbergh kidnapping case moves toward possible further indictments and a secretive death-house transfer to Trenton. Investigators recall a lookout man at St Raymonds cemetery and a dropped handkerchief tied to the crime. The state plans to press grand jury actions against several witnesses and supporters as Hauptmann’s appeals proceed under a March 18 execution date set by Justice Thoomad Frenchant.
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