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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
3
President Roosevelt opened Congress with a firm, hopeful address. He outlined no fixed program but stressed progress in the war on distress and the need for reform as conditions require. He asserted universal support across party lines and signaled a liberal party movement behind his leadership despite occasional conservative pushback.
The United States Chamber of Commerce led by Henry Harriman released its annual report praising post recession gains. It cites a 48 percent rise in trade since 1982 and notes unemployment down by over four million since March, with manufacturers’ output up 48 percent from March to November.
Several communities report rising balances showing adherence slack in National Recovery program pledges. The text notes employers failing to meet obligations, hinting at burdens shifted to public works and recovery initiatives, with references to program numbers and oversight.
A satirical write up by Alanson Edwards profiles Irene Dunne with quirky facts about her tastes, habits, pets, and private life. The piece wanders through playful anecdotes of fashion, perfume, dinner guests, and her dogs, ending with whimsical asides about identity and pets.
Justice Collins in New York criticized a defendant organization for lip service to the N R A while violating its code. Officials anticipate renewed public pressure to curb abuses as compliance boards prepare to enforce codes nationwide.
Washington report describes the 73rd Congress opening under the new lame duck amendment, with Speaker Rainey defending lawmakers against a scientist’s claims about Senate brains. It notes office renovations in the Senate, desks, sand boxes, and quill pens preserved for tradition, while ink dries with the modern era.
The reader asks about specific past events and persons including Lynn McLean as a crack batter at Carmen Hill, G D Heath's wagon shop, Freddie Rosson at the Talks Club, and Joseph C Shamburg operating a grocery at 20 Spring Street, seeking dates or details.
Erie County reports show 5044 workers on Civil Works Administration projects with 2499 already employed nationwide on government sponsored programs. Vicary plans to expand the re employment drive, adding up to 2450 more workers by Saturday and aiming to keep funds flowing through May 16 to cover the unemployed. One thousand one hundred eighty one workers are on city and school district projects, with county wide shipboard projects awaiting Harrisburg approval.
In Erie on January 4, Dr. Felix Shubert was unanimously elected prison physician after an initial five to two vote. Mrs Helen Schlurait became board president, the first woman to head the county prison board. Salaries of all employees were restored to 1932 levels, up eight and one third percent. Matt Hess reappointed warden for two years, and Rev G A Blackmore remains chaplain.
A large drinking trough for horses and dogs was erected on the Great Highway at the city edge by the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It marks the first animal drinking fountain here in many years.
The governor urges voters to back the new liquor control system, praising state stores licensed to sell liquor legally and fund social programs. He argues bootleggers fuel crime, endanger public health, and that legal outlets offer safer, cheaper liquor. He calls for a unified push to eliminate illicit trade and “smash the bootlegger.”
Paris covered in snow sets a chic winter mood with knit and wool fogs and Bois ice skating. Youngsters ride bicycles and fur trimmed cloth coats dominate, with varied sleeves and fur belts. Some coats mix fur and cloth in bold, lop sided, or crossways patterns to imitate jacket and skirt ensembles. Fur and cloth combinations define today’s fashion tip.
The chief festival in avial Japanese village skits marks the Qed of Hailstorn with a dreaded visitation causing the greatest harm as ten Lie drops are noted.
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