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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1929

Page

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Mass of work will confront new president

President elect Hoover faces a heavy agenda as he takes the oath next Monday, including fiscal pressures, tariff battles, immigration law repeal, prohibition survey funding, disarmament talks, and large-scale river flood control and dam projects. Capitol Hill leaders warn of rising expenses and tax questions while Congress debates tariff rates and immigration repeal.

United Press Washington Elacl Hoover United States Capitol Hill Whits House Congress Hoover Hie Ulmost Senate Republicans Reed Pennsylvania Hoover Hais Senate Drya Finc Aluendy Treasury Mississippi River Boulder Dam

Flier May Have Set New Record at Dayton

Lieutenant Harry Johnson of Selfridge Field Michigan landed at Dayton after an unofficial attempt to beat the world altitude record. He said the aircraft climbed higher than 24 000 feet but the instrument failed to register the true height. Johnson claimed the record is 38 400 feet but could not confirm he exceeded it.

United Freee Wright Field Dayton Ohio Harry Johnson Selfridge Field Michigan Johnson Hig Baro Gind Jooneon

Life terms sought for three Erie slayers

United Press reports Harrisburg February 27 the state pardon board considered commuting the death sentences of three Erie county murderers Jamia Parker Raymond Parker and John H Wilson They were convicted of killing Pellegrino Convo a liquor storekeeper during a robbery A fourth man Joe B Ware received a life term for robbery participation William J Carney urged commutation arguing the condemned men are of abnormal intelligence Wilson was the only one believed to have a gun

United Press Harrisburg Usker Stats Pardon Board Erie Jamia Raymond Parker John H. Wilson Pellegrino Convo Biie Joe B. Ware William J. Carney Brie Wilson Car- Rey

New Motor Code in House for Vote Today

Harrisburg Pa Feb 27 The new motor code providing for abolition of the highway speed limit on pleasure cars is scheduled for passage on first reading in the House today. The code was reported out of committee yesterday and will likely be sent back to committee for amendment after passage.

United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Service Clubs to Hold Joint Session on Vocational Education

Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs meet at Hotel Corry Thursday noon to hear two speakers on the expanded vocational course in Corry Public Schools. CL Reibert Jr of Carnegie Steel Co and L H Dennis, state director of Vocational Education, will present.

Hotel Corry Corry Rotary Kiwanis Clubs CL 7 Reibert, Jr Carnegie Steel Co L. H. Dennis Voluliial Education Department of Public Instruction Harrishers Board of Education

Unemployment Relief Sought By Pennsylvania House

Harrisburg Feb 27 The Pennsylvania House moved quickly through second reading of a long calendar then adjourned until Tuesday noon. A resolution urged public works to relieve unemployment statewide while another measure sought larger aid for financially strapped students.

United Press Harrisburg Walker Clearfield

Police seize liquor in raid on Corry Restaurant

Corry Police arrested proprietor Pete Glas after a raid on the Corry Restaurant. Four gallons of moonshine, a quart of liquor, four pottles of gin and a pink of moonshine were seized. Glas paid $350 plus costs at arraignment before Puion Magistrate C. Parte. The restaurant had been a persistent violator with multiple incidents in two years.

Corry Pete Glas Glas Puion Magistrata C. 2 Corty Tipton Patry Mel Ruppersburg Brown

Proceeds From Charity Basketball Game Benefit Local Fund

The Journal notes that all proceeds from Friday evening basketball at the State Armory go to the Greater Gerryndustrial Fund for community industry development. Some confusion claimed funds would aid the Industrial Basketball League, but the event supports a regional development program. Tickets are $1 with reserve seats available. twenty five extra seats will be released.

Ui State Armory Jawiltte

Radio Entreaties From Networks and Orchestras

The listing notes today’s broadcasts from WEAF NBC and CBS Networks with Rosario Boulton’s cancer orchestra at 7 30 EST and Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro in English from WZ NBC at 9 50 BST. Also details Sharkey Stribling at Mint ringside and a 10 00 schedule for the Symphonic Ensemble on WIZ NBC with the cont inental operaarias.

WEAF NBC Rosario Boulton Cancer Orchestra WOR CBS WBY WHAM WEAL WLW LDLA WIR Kyw Wren WIZ Operatic Urias

Chain Store Pledges Boost Local Industrial Fund

Manager V J Carlson of Ray Chain Store delivered a 500 pledge to Chairman Bentley for the Industrial Fund. Charles Kerley of Sizel's Incorporated added 100, with California’s Mrs Lottie Ratten sending 600 by wire. Additional pledges and increases are expected as the drive continues.

V. J. Carlson Ray Chain Bentley Industrial Fund Carlson Charles Kerley Sizel’s Incorporated Jornal California Lottie Ratten

Donovan declines post of Secretary of War in Hoover era

William J. Donovan, assistant attorney general, refused the war secretary offer in the Hoover administration. He will retire from public life after March 4 and return to private law practice. Donovan departs for Santa Fe to finish Rio Grande water distribution work.

Hoover Mitchell Unitea Press Washington William J. Donovan Hoover Administration S. Street Donovan Santa Fe N. M Rio Grande Donnavan Wm. D. Mitchel Hooy Dongyax

Fire Destroys House and Barn South of Union City

Arson suspected as fire destroyed Glenm Waters farm home and barn south of Union City on Titusville Road Monday night. Witnesses saw two men flee the scene shortly before flames were noticed. State police expected to handle investigation into alleged incendiary blaze and possible burglary motive.

Union City Glenm Waters Titusville Waters Ea Waters

Measles Lead In Contagion In City Health Update

Health Officer Milton R Tipton reported thirty three contagious cases under quarantine in the city with twenty six measles quarantined. He noted three scarlet fever cases two mumps cases one chickenpox case and one whooping cough all mild with no serious outbreak expected. Disease activity this year runs better than four to one versus January February 1928. Ten are killed in recent brewery and restaurant incident.

Milton R Tipton Tipton

Storms Char Nine States Hit in Widespread Bad Weather

Severe storms sweep nine states from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico. Tornadoes kill twenty six in Mississippi and Arkansas with dozens injured. Mississippi nurses aid survivors while Red Cross monitors flu risks. Texas reports clear weather after two tornadoes causing four deaths and heavy damage.

United Press Chicago Midwest Canadian Gulf of Mexico Pexias Arkansas Mississippi Ohio Thdland Missouri Tennessee Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Duncan Miss Red Cross Texas Grand Prairie Cooper Haven

Stewart May Resort 10 Court to Retain Post

Rumors swirl that Col Robert W. Stewart may seek a federal court restraining order to keep his post as head of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana) if he loses a proxy battle with John D. Rockefeller. Stockholders meet March 7 in Whiting may not end the fight, with officials unable to confirm details.

United Press Chicago Red la Salle Street Robert W. Stewart Standard Oil Tudie John B. Rockefeller Whiting Ind Pution Dollar Corporation Stewart Rockefpliers Corporte Arts Standard Oil Trust Rockefeliers United States Supreme Court Rockefellers Indiana Company Tieneya Steart

Actress Alma Rubens to be moved to State hospital

Calif February 27 Alma Rubens film actress remained at home under four private physicians care then judged off as a drug addict and will be removed to the State hospital at Spadra for treatment and confinement.

Hollywood Calif Alma Rubens Asa Spadra

Phillips Jones Corp Officials Map Corry Plant Site

Phillips Jones Corp officials announce a survey of Corry conditions and two conferences with the central committee indicate a plan to equip and begin operations by July 1 if a suitable site is secured. Officials view multiple properties, study city maps, and await final site choice by corporate leaders.

A. Phillipe Jones Carp Ing Phillips Jon Corry W. J. Beyer Charles Bersstein Bentley Gentral Committee Dickson Heain X Lala Oi Hotel Corry Brever Fd Brewer Lisa Philips Femanties Biever New York City Mons

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