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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1935
Page
1
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Washington dispatch reports administration leaders pushing the president's 4.88 billion work relief bill toward a fast Senate vote on the prevailing wage provision. Pat McCarran's amendment is expected to be voted on soon as Wagner signals possible independence on welfare issues while remaining a New Deal supporter. The House inflation bonus drive moves to force action with Patman filing to discharge the Ways and Means Committee, aiming for a March 11 vote.
Word at local school offices states the suspension of State Emergency Relief classes until further notice due to lack of funds. Some teachers volunteer to keep certain classes running without pay, with others suspended until the program resumes. remaining classes follow regular schedules.
Harrisburg February 20 Lackawanna County Bar Association favored the Bulvill administration plan for the constitutional revision at a Senate committee hearing. The panel, led by Mason Gillett, heard witnesses who urged delegates be chosen by congressional district rather than by state senatorial districts. The committee made no decision on a May 14 special election and adjourned after advancing 15 bills on second reading.
Proceeds from the annul Teall Fund benefit play totaled $183, announced at a Council of Parents and Teachers meeting in the Library building. The funds will support needy children in the city’s public schools, following a double presentation staged last week by students, teachers, and parents at the Junior High School. Mrs. Walter Peale, PTA president, presided.
The RWD program bound and repaired over 4500 library and school books after four months of work by eighteen women. The project finished on October 15 in the Library building under the supervision of Superintendent Hutch B. Dewoys with Mrs. Lyle Saxton and Miss Margaret Falcone directing.
Harrisburg Feb 20 The governor announced the issuance of low numbered automobile license tags to political figures in Pennsylvania is discontinued. Next year plates will start at 21 001 with no distinguishing marks and in four digit or more combinations. All applications will be processed as received with no exceptions. The policy applies to legislators judges governors cabinet members and other high officials.
United Press reports Harrisburg lawmakers unanimously approved Rep. J. P. Moro’s resolution from Allegheny calling on the public service commission to order a 0 percent rate cut for Duquesne Light Company. Senate concurrence is needed before referral to the commission. the utility serves Allegheny County.
Harrisburg report on State Senator Lem C Proce's bid to compel a roll call to oust Senator Jonas J McClure from the Senate amid liquor conspiracy charges and repeal tensions. The Cumberland senator pushes a discharge motion while the Studenmeier led committee delays action citing jurisdiction issues. Proce expects a Senate record favoring McClure’s retirement as the panel adjourns.
Four bandits linked to the December murder of American missionaries Mr. and Mrs. Olin C. Stam in a remote Anhwei village have been executed, the Missionary of Foreign Affairs announced today.
In Williamsport, February 20, a fight between brothers left Leroy Frits in serious condition with a slash wound to the forehead. Authorities consider a possible hexing motive as the incident prompts an official probe.
President Roosevelt stated no decision has been reached on any legislative action regarding gold. He noted government experts need more time to digest Supreme Court gold clause decisions and prepare written support. The White House meeting was not about gold legislation. gold only came up to congratulate Attorney General Homer Cummings on a government victory.
Corry endures its harshest winter spell as a storm drops the heaviest snow of the season. Temperatures plummet tonight with forecasts of continued cold and clear skies after two days of intermittent flurries. Snow depths exceed a foot in most areas, with drifts reaching two feet in exposed spots. Blowing snow and strong winds characterized the city last evening.
A 1.7 mile segment from Raymond's Corners to the New York line in Wayne township is proposed for state highway inclusion by Senator Joseph Friesersheim. The bill positions the stretch as the final link of the Columbus Clymer road. A separate bill would add 7.65 miles from Crawford Erie county line to Route 86 near East Springfield borough.
The Board of Education will meet tonight in a special session to award contracts for roofing and other materials for the Relief Works Division project at the Junior High school and for toilet fixtures at the Fairview building. Bids from last week were referred to a committee of J B Patterson and J W Lamping for tabulation and recommendation, with action possible on a used 1 1/2 ton truck as well.
Harrisburg pa feb 20 rep Clinton Sowers a Philadelphia Republican introduced a resolution in the house seeking salary cuts for all state employees. The plan proposes 19 percent for $1 000 to $3 000, 15 percent for $3 000 to $5 000, and 25 percent for above $5 000. A companion bill by Rep Harvey Surface to cut elective officers was sent back to committee amid Democratic objections.
Pittsburgh reports reveal Andrew W. Mellon failed to swear to his 1931 income tax return as the government seeks about 3 million dollars in extra taxes. His secretary testified Mellon realized a 72 thousand dollar profit on one of two short sales of socks while he was secretary of the treasury. The admission came during cross examination as the government presses for 3.7 million dollars in additional taxes on Mellon’s 1932 income.
The president outlined significant gains expected from NRA programs, arguing that strong industrial and labor stability would follow. He warned that without continued NRA support, chaos could ensue in industry and labor sectors. The address emphasized policy aims and economic benefits.
Alice Drew a 22 year old New York woman sacrificed her life attempting to save her dying husband. The report notes a dramatic, public reaction to the tragedy as details unfold amid ongoing news coverage.
The Corry High School negative debating team will meet the Youngville affirmative team in an eight o'clock tonight debate at the High School study hall. The question asks whether the federal government should expand equal educational opportunity nationwide through annual grants to states for all levels of education. The local team includes Raymond Larsay Lee Shoemaker Raith Lyman and Ruth Mow with alternates. Judges are Rey G Boyd H J Davis and James Lewis. Public is invited. Corry High teams debated Columbus High earlier this week on the same question, with the negative losing and the affirmative winning at Columbus.
Roy and Stace Mull were convicted in Allegheny County court for the second time on voluntary manslaughter charges in the death of Margaret Schwickreth, 27, whose body was found in a sewer drop along Allegheny river boulevard near Verona. The first trial had convicted them of second degree murder. The body was found October 29, 1933, after she was last seen in Westmoreland County near their Red Bog home. An error in the initial charge allowed acquittal if the slaying occurred in Westmoreland County and the body brought to Allegheny County, prompting the retrial.
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