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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1934
Page
3
Standard Statistics reports optimistic assessment of the economy. The weekly business summary notes a moderate upturn, expected 15 percent higher aggregate industrial volume for early 1934 versus the prior period. Industries show initiative under NRA, methods coordinate, unethical practices fade, and NRA principles gain broader private management influence.
Analyzing official state returns shows Democrats won a statewide majority of 27,748 votes from 2,464,480 cast. Despite Republican registration dominance, Democrats carried major counties like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and led in twenty-six counties, with wins over Republican-ticket leaders in many counties.
Hill reports a national push to convert surplus corn into new products. Harvard Columbia University Pittsburgh and other labs with industry help form the Cort Industries Research Foundation to develop processes turning corn into demand futures. Progress aims to expand starch derivatives byproducts and other markets beyond hog feed.
Rudy Vallee, returning to Hollywood, discusses future plans beyond acting. He envisions directing and producing, evaluates his fit as a producer, and notes a need to keep changing roles. He stars in George White's Scandals with Fox. recalls The Vagabond Lover and cites bridge as a factor in movie box office trends.
Inquiries reference Leonard Pasquatitoio serving as interpreter at Gajint cages, Marie Gray as ration agent, Willian Torin at Gorty City dicetrie Company, and Mrs L Southworth operating a restaurant at 18 West Main Street. Details unclear but associate names imply local historical roles and business activity.
United Press reports Jan 9 in Washington that McKeown warns cheap whisky at 40 cents a quart would end wild gatherings, comparing neighborly celebrations of buying liquor to avoid the lure of whoopee parties. Postmaster Farley warns mail from private boxes boosts unemployment, and an ICC rate protest over onion shipments from Texas to Colorado is resolved. Sumner Wells is sworn in as assistant secretary of state, awaiting formal Latin American Division announcements. House debate touches distillery queries as Okla member challenges clerical claims.
A column recaps events from Colza to Corry including Pennay line work near Horn, a train delay caused by a rineway horse, and reconstruction by Grace Construction. Municipal Club basketball versus Bisons at Westfield, Rebekah club lunch for Baby Virginia Reed, W R Hasbrouck returning from Lake Worth, Misses Barry and Downey leaving Loretta Abbey, Erie H. vs Cony HS at the Armory, Fitkin of Interstate inspecting local electric line property, Lyle Van Vieck directing state highways supervision, and R W Brown overseeing North Corry pump station equipment installation.
Cambridge Bank plans to reopen after a reorganization. Officials state deposits totaling around 60,000 are being handled, with most withdrawals likely. The bank aims to resume operations at noon with 75 percent of deposits returned and remaining funds secured against future claims.
Pennsylvania Republican leaders push plans to block Governor Pinchot’s senatorial bid. Some fear his liberal stance could swing votes, while Democratic shifts, including a Pittsburgh mayoral win, may bolster his prospects. End stage hints at a volatile 1934 fall election in the state.
ALBANY Feb 9 Warning that many farmers may not benefit from cheap milk, Sexauer outlines two plans for stabilizing dairy markets before the State Milk Control Board. One would implement a marketing agreement under the Agricultural Adjustment Act with equity among producers. the other envisions a broad producer sales corporation to distribute surplus and stabilize prices.
Tyont notes fashion trends in Paris with S Chiaparelli coats featuring flat backs and forward collars, highlighting movement and fit. Describes green wool coat, stand up collar, jutting revers, boxy shoulders, straight sleeves, leather bow fastenings, and swishing skirts. Adds a fashion tip on skirt fullness and front drape.
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