19 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1934
Page
1
Audit of Corry city accounts finds no actual shortage by Treasurer P B Westley as funds from spending accounts were used to cover current obligations amid high uncollected taxes. Bondsmen defend official, plan further action at council meeting. rumors persist of political motives tied to audits and patronage.
A Bay Town briefing notes global trade tensions rising after warnings from officials. Victims in Boston and Chicago incidents spark concerns as juror selections and legal actions unfold across multiple cities. Senate delays veterans benefits talks as illness disrupts sessions. Coma deepens for former Giants manager John J McGraw. Dillinger gang habeas writs rise with sheriff murder charges. Tekes stimus decision cited as a blow to stabilizing law programs.
Lyle G. Wilson reports Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace outlines three options for U S policy to manage trade and production from a Foreign Policy Association pamphlet Washington February 19 He presents economic self sufficiency internationalism or a middle course and warns that mixing national selling with international paying risks war
No sentence had been imposed by 2 o clock today in the case of G E Wilcox of Mill Villas convicted of larceny in connection with the theft of chickens from the J dr Casey farm in this city. It is expected Wilcox will be sentenced early this week. Walter Bordwell of Bear Lake who pleaded guilty last week to receiving stolen goods and was given four months in the workhouse considered withdrawing the plea and standing trial. Picada terms were handed down Saturday in county court Union City to five men for assault on policeman Lawrence Suss and related offenses with four in county jail. Arthur O’Hara floater larceny six months in workhouse. Myers Erie driving while drunk four months in workhouse. Orville Manley receiving stolen goods four months in workhouse. DEFICIT MAY FALL: SHORT: Washington Feb 19 Indications that the deficit of the federal government for the current fiscal year will fall from President Roosevelt’s Budget culiminated FT 08,008,221 were even in treasury circle today because of the relatively slow climb in government expenditures.
The February 18 Washington report shows soldiers bonus legislation swelling into a major House confrontation. Leaders admit a vote on $2400,000,000 in greenbacks is likely, with Rep. Lundeen claiming 118 of 145 signatures secured to force a House vote by week’s end.
Washington February 19 The House naval affairs committee unanimously approved a sub committee action to request President Roosevelt to make available income tax returns of plane builders doing business with the navy department. The request targets construction companies welding corporations and individual officials connected with navy contracts to expose possible off balance salaries and holding company arrangements.
Washington Feb 19 The AFL President William Green urged adopting an 80 hour week for industry to curb unemployment, arguing NRA codes are insufficient. He warned 4 million would remain jobless without broader hours and that over 10 million workers could be displaced, urging government backing to prevent a repeat of depressions and boost purchasing power.
In Nevada Missouri on Tei 19 the death of noted poetess Mrs BH Pear Dagcoy remains a deep mystery. Her wrapped body was found two days ago in an automobile near a cemetery. Investigators say a death by own action note was found with no other clues, and they suspect murder.
Morty-seven Italian residents attended a Sunday meeting at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall to organize a local Italian American club. A committee was named to confer with the Italian consul in Evie regarding attendance and possible affiliation with the Sons of Italy and war activities. A further meeting will be scheduled to form a permanent organization and open quarters.
In Chicago on February 1, Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynkoop a 64 year old physician faced a second trial for the murder of Rheta Wynekoop found on a table last November. The case rests on a mystery described as baffling in modern times and hinges on whether the defendant killed Rheta to conceal a crime in the Wynekoop family. Rheta was the daughter in law of the defendant and wife of Earle Wynkoop.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker piloted the first heavy mail load from the Pacific coast in a civilian transport, landing at Newark at 7:00 p.m. after a six hour flight from Los Angeles. He broke the unofficial mail record of 19 hours 30 minutes set in 1999, landing 18 hours 4 minutes after takeoff from Grand Central airport. En route, the crew paused in Albuquerque, Kansas City, and Columbus for fuel as relieved passengers, including five newspaper reporters, rested in the cabin overnight.
Three teachers from Titusville and Corry badly bruised in a Jamestown Pennsylvania crash Sunday afternoon. Mary O Hara of Corry and Katherine and Glenni Grant of Titusville were in the car en route to Ohio when it left the highway. None seriously hurt. O Hara returned home with her brother Dr. Hugh O Hara who went to the scene.
New York February 19 Col Charles A Lindbergh disclosed his aviation stock dealings over six years yielding 187,898 in profit from Transcontinental and Western Air and Pan American Airways. He denies receiving gifts from Air One operators while tying his moves to the air mail contract controversy.
Belgium prepares to honor King Albert I who died from a fall. Leopold II, his 25-year-old son, will be proclaimed king as Parliament convenes in special session. Leopold and Princess Astrid return from Switzerland to console Queen Elizabeth and begin the transition.
Walter F Brown former Postmaster General testified before the Senate airmail committee in Washington challenging Farley’s cancellation of domestic air mail contracts. He asserted contracts were awarded unfairly after a noncompetitive bidding process and a “sports conference” to divide routes. The hearing proceeded with airmail issues first as weather forecasts warned of snow and cold affecting operations. Brown offered to answer questions without immunity. Army planes prepared to resume mail deliveries despite recent crashes and controversy.
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