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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1934
Page
6
Corry events report key local items including a plan to protect bank depositors under a new federal act, a dangerous year opening for toll roads, and detours due to flooded routes. Meantime, Pedestrian and vehicle safety near railroad crossings is urged after rising crossing accidents.
United Press survey shows 42 deaths nationwide from holiday celebrations, far below recent years, with fewer shootings and auto accidents. Open liquor sales and fewer prohibitions contributed to a quieter nationwide scene. cities like New York and Chicago reported light fatalities and busy nightlife, while widespread raids were absent and alcohol popular in public venues.
Miami Jan 2 Mrs Frances Hamrell and Helen Richey who set a new women's inflatable eight record will be guests tonight of Mrs Clark L Stearns former president of the Women's Aeronautical Association at dinner. They plan to fly to New York Thursday according to plans revealed yesterday. They will fish swim and plan at Miami Beach while undergoing repairs.
Evanston January 2 1920 witnesses report Ida B Wise Smith in attendance as a local leader denounces the revived whiskey celebr ations noting graceful excesses and urging friends of temperance to ignore such scenes The witness accounts describe the event as challenging to reform efforts and underscore the era's temperance tensions.
Damage estimated at about $2,000 occurred from a fire at the home of C. C. Hemingway, 145 Fifth Avenue, shortly after 9 last evening. Fire gutted the upper part, attic and bedrooms damaged by flame and water, caused by a defective chimney. insurance reportedly covers the loss.
Dr. Alice Wynekoop, 62, charged with murdering daughter-in-law Fiheta Wynekoop, is described by her lawyers as a sick woman. She has been in jail hospital since indictment for chloroforming and fatally shooting the 22-year-old violinist. Defense seeks more time to prepare. prosecutors foresee possible delays. Key facts include the basement operating room discovery, chloroform injuries, and a contested confession amid ongoing police investigation.
Jimmy Wilson, formerly with the St. Louis Cardinals, was appointed manager of the Philadelphia Phillies for the 1934 season. The announcement came from Philadelphia on January 2 as the club set goals for a competitive campaign.
Pittsburgh new mayor William N McNair started his term with two moves. He arrived at 8 a m to begin work and set up a desk in the City County building lobby. Crowds gathered as he greeted supporters and observers amid the new day ushering in his administration.
Corry residents see local banks insured under the new deposit insurance act covering all deposits of 2500 dollars or less. Washington reports 57% of American bank deposits are insured, with about 91,499 banks admitted. The program aims to protect most deposits and required extensive processing by federal staff.
Dr Cc Wu former Chinese minister in Washington and prominent in international fairs died suddenly in Hong Kong. Cause was a cerebral embolism detected within hours. The report notes context on related insurance and federal lending actions and bank insurance coverage under government programs.
Jamestown police report arrest of Sam Pollaro and two accomplices after a bomb placed under a Wast Eighth street dwelling failed to explode. Sam Pollaro, 63 Eleventh Street, father of nine, was detained with Charles Pollaro and Sam Marcello, both of Eleventh Street, for questioning as authorities said the blast may mark a major breakthrough after multiple past bombings. Police chief Axel Levin led the investigation and described the break as significant.
A fragmentary news item notes plans in Pennsylvania and Harris involved in wartime defense, with references to federal administration and municipal actions. Officials named include Secretary Inger and department heads, mentioning approvals and work under a CW connection, with indications that the plan may proceed.
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