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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1938
Page
1
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City faces a 12000 dollar bond issue to finish the sewer project. Thirty cases, about 100 persons, have been transferred to the local public assistance office after the abolition of poor boards. Robert J. Catlin, supervisor, said the relief operation will take days to set up. county commissioners plan an advisory board to oversee county care, while state agencies handle certain aid programs.
Employers and city officials confront the new 44 hour week law now in effect as questions arise about enforcement and constitutionality. Ralph M. Bashore warns of immediate enforcement while a key suit against the measure heads to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, with no injunctions yet reported.
Public Utility Commissioner Richard J. Beamish announced in Harrisburg that the Pennsylvan Railroad fares plan faced scrutiny. The hearing investigated intrastate penalty proposals for passengers without tickets and for those missing cash fares. Meanwhile, in Pittsburgh, unemployment benefit registrations climbed to 16 679 as new claims were tallied after the week.
Harrisburg report says Gov George H Earle discussed with Public Assistance Secretary Earle Sehwettitz and Treasurer Claip Ross the charge that relief is administered inefficiently. Earle promised a decision without fail tomorrow morning on whether to keep de Schwelhite in the $10 01 a year cabinet post.
Pennsylvania officials and the Mri-stile Authority join in backing a flood control plan for the French Creek reservoirs near Cambridge Springs. The proposal covers funding land damages, state funds, and engineering review to advance flood control without hydroelectric or other purposes, ahead of the 1939 flag bond issue.
Harvard Law School faculty members contribute a 5000 reward for information in the disappearance of Frederici Willan Borges of Cincinnati and Otin formerly of Franklin, Pa. Federal agents and school authorities pursue leads as reports of a Burgess overcoat and a death by own action surface in the West Boston bridge case along the Charles River.
Close associates of President Roosevelt expect a cooperative response from business to the state-of-the-nation message as the White House weighs next moves. Aides report broad, favorable reaction to the congressional message with plans for a Jackson Day address that may focus on anti trust issues and economic recovery.
Officials estimate up to 75 000 unemployed registered on first day for unemployment compensation. Ernest Kelly, director, predicted registrations in the state's 03 district offices could reach 175 000 by week end. Eligible claimants may receive 7.50 to 15 dollars weekly, with 18 week maximum if prior benefits were earned.
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania recorded 808 deaths and 40 447 injuries in 1937 on state highways, the first year of a broad safety campaign. The toll rose from 1 887 killed in 1925 and 2 411 killed in 1936, despite appeals from leaders and insurers.
Two Evie newspaper employees McDonald and Fry were instantly killed when their car was struck by a New York Central passenger train near Cemetery Road crossing during a snowstorm. McDonald, 25, a former Jamesport solicitor, and Fry, 22, a billing clerk, were identified hours later. Fry is separated from her husband and has a five year old son. McDonald was unmarried.
Merchants in the city vote to continue the Wednesday plan amid talks of economy and city administration with Mayor Hepler. The gathering at the Presbyterian church basement included officials and wives as plans and criticism were welcomed. James Lewis of Raymond Manufacturing spoke on springs and their production process.
Floyd Tait, 20, of Butler, Pa, was sentenced by Judge John H. Wilson to 15 years for the Halloween party killings of his mother and sweetheart and the serious wounding of his mother's best friend. The judge indicated that premeditation was not established and that a slight change in testimony could have altered the death penalty.
Secretary Henry A Wallace told a Pittsburgh forum that government should help foster cooperation among capital labor and agriculture. He warned against condemning all capitalists for the abuses of a few and aligned with Roosevelt’s moderate stance delaying anti trust actions to curb price fixing and monopolistic practices.
Rev Daniel Thomas, an evangelist from Pennsylvan ia, was sentenced to two consecutive six to twelve year terms after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the October 16 killings of his wife Mary Brown Thomas and Frank Hedge. He was taken to Western Penitentiary in Pittsburgh. The judge imposed the two eight to twelve year counts following a brief interval plea. The defense had urged mercy. In other news, the government reported a heavy deficit for June with a net result of 608,702,120 dollars.
Japanese forces advance rapidly across Shantung province toward Suchow, with reports from Domei and other agencies claiming breakthroughs near Tatan and Pelohing, sealing Chinese retreat routes and threatening Taishan while extending lines west of Tsingtao.
Washington Jan 4 A Senate committee opened a probe into Americas enormous relief problem. A Labor Statistics report estimated unemployment rose by about 1 5 million in November and December marking the steepest increase in years. Lubin told the committee that December showed further private and public employment declines since 1936. He noted three major industries accounted for most unemployment weeks. Erieite recovering at Ft Lauderdale Florida Jan 4 George Winters of Erie Pa ill with beet weeds and pew Ep was reported out of danger today.
Ypsilanti Michigan June 4 United Press says 17 year old Gertruse Bennett daughter of Harry Bennett of the Ford Motor Company was married last night in Russell Hughes Auburn Indiana after eloping and obtaining a license Justice of the Peace Miles Baxter performed the ceremony Capt Don Leonard of the state police confirmed the marriage Bennett family was told by United Press of the license and marriage. Kenneth Walter brother of the county clerk said Flughas became reluctant to wed while the license was sought. Deputy clerks did not know the license had been issued.
Public Works Administrator Harold L. Ickes announced 61 public power projects approved nationwide following a Supreme Court ruling upholding municipal plants funded by WPA. The 145 million dollar construction plan spans 23 states and aims to inject about 100 million man hours of work, boosting industry and jute.
Corry's new city administration faces a $10 000 to $18 000 bond need to complete storm sewer work and build traps above the Hare Creek intake. Engineer Dixon estimates the sewer cost at 12396 with possible reductions, while streets director Nichols backs buying adjacent property for debris traps. Formal bond action postponed for solicitor conference. next Hepner meeting may set firm course.
President Roosevelt announced plans to submit the 1939 budget to Congress, signaling the end of hopes for an early balanced budget. He warned there may be deficits through 1940, noting the ongoing fiscal strain of the two Roosevelt administrations and tracing the pattern back to 1921 under Hoover.
Jan 4 The United States Maritime Commission signed an agreement with Standard Oil for 12 high speed oil tankers to be used as naval auxiliaries in war. Chairman Joseph Kennedy announced the construction contracts totaling 37,956,004, with the government paying 10,563,000 for deluxe extras to enable quick national defence adaptation.
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