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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1933
Page
3
The article lauds President elect Roosevelt escaping unharmed after an assassination attempt by an lone madman in Miami. It notes the confessed killer Zangara acted as an isolated individual, not a coordinated group, and cites Providence as guiding the nation through a time of social distress and unemployment.
Citizens of the state complain of a prolonged delay in a ruling on the Pennsylvania Gas Company rate case. Despite multiple conferences in Harrisburg and ongoing bills at current high rates, a fair reduction remains unsettled, provoking public criticism of the Public Service Commission and the gas monopoly.
The piece questions the pace of utility reform bills, noting the measure to bar rate hikes until PSC approval and urging quicker action before adjournment. It laments lack of progress on school administration reform and other promised changes, asking lawmakers to explain delays to voters.
A local official urges embracing new enterprise amid public charge cuts and price reductions. They warn tax relief alone won t revive employment and call for Chamber of Commerce style action to spark growth, noting several industries are trying to launch lines and open new business despite tough times.
United Press reports in Washington that only five women will hold seats in the 73rd Congress, with several current female members not returning. Newcomers include Virginia Jencks and Kathryn O’Lavernin, while Florence Kann and Mary Norton are listed as returning. The Agriculture Department building cost overruns total about 90 thousand dollars as wings were added and walls torn, with architects blaming funding delays for the extra 50 thousand in tearing and rebuilding.
The Hollywood film shop lists six films as historically epic, led by The Birth of a Nation Intolerance The Covered Wagon Ben Hur The Crusades of the Apocalypse and Seventh Heaven Now Cavalcade aims to join as a potential seventh epic with Fox producing Noel Goward's drama.
In Wellsville on February 16, 38 year old Ulysses Lehman of Pennsylvania attempted suicide with a self-inflicted gunshot wound described as personal safety related. He was found near death after the shot disrupted his lung function. family and authorities report job loss as the trigger and wife heard the gunfire before discovering him.
Arthur Schick of Lake City, missing from Hideway on January 21, has been found in Dubois and is a patient at Maple Avenue Hospital. He recognizes relatives but has no memory of his disappearance. Doctors attribute amnesia and police say the case caused local sensation.
Paris February 16 The House of Hein relocates from the old la fitte to larger premises at 50 Avenue des Champs Elysées. The store expands its dress department and adds an accessory shop with a cold storage system for summer furs. M Heim notes leather bags and belts amid praise for Baron de Rothschild’s interest in fine leather. Proceeds from the chateau de la Milette workshop fund charity, with new designs to be executed at the shop showcasing quality and distinctive detail.
Funeral services for Mrs May Kinney, a well known Wayne township resident, were held yesterday afternoon at 2 from the home of her son Walter Kinney at 124 Wright Street. Rev J Baker conducted the rites before interment at Pine Grove Cemetery with bearers Clyde Bloss Blain Kinney William Kinney Leon Boss Ortin Kinney and Oscar Kinney. Relatives neighbors and out of town visitors attended including Mr and Mrs Russell Wilson of Brie
In State county the wolf control effort proves profitable with many pelts collected and an $8 bounty paid for each.
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