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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1934

Page

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Many Take City Exams and Senate Reverses Tax Stand

Well ington Kan Jan 1 Hea garsin robber shot to death in pistol battle Sheriff Harrison wounded in arm in front of Atlas bank rob spree tied to Willow Springs Okla and Pawhuska fugitives as Civil Service Board prepares for over thirty candidates in city postings with exams this afternoon and more applications expected before four o clock

Senate United Press Wellington Kan Hea Garsin Jess Harrison Coreen Willow Springs Okla Wes Sovers Asa Pawhuska Olda

Inquest Next Week Over Crossing Fatality

A crossing collision near Union City claims Major Lawrence W. Pugin US Army and a passenger car. The inquest opens next week in Arlington National Cemetery with Deputy Carmen Arthur presiding. The deceased died on the Meantown road after the automobile was struck by a speeding train, crushing the officer. The widow and two young sons survive. The body is to be transported to Washington for burial arrangements.

Carmen Arthur Wits Camping Lawrente W Pugin U.S. Army Oftven Cruysing Union City Phi Coromey Jmmy Tie Flern Washington Major Page Sue Corry Meadville

Navy Seaplanes Near Pearl Harbor After Long Pacific Flight

A six-plane U.S. Navy seaplane squadron led by Lt. Cumm McGinnis neared Honolulu after a two thirds leg of a long over water flight from San Francisco. The commander reported the fleet was about 175 miles from Pearl Harbor with Wright and Admiral Johnson overseeing the operation from naval headquarters.

United Press San Francisco United States Navy Cumm Sneder McGinnis Honola Nt Ban Pyasoiseo Bay Melvins Pearl Harbor Wright W. R. Johnson McGinnis Adental Johnson Wil Th Navy Howe Pearl Hanter

Annual PA Farm Show Opens Next Week in Harrisburg

Harrisburg reports hundreds arriving for the annual state farm show with $87,000 in prizes. Officials expect a record turnout near 10,000 entrants, across livestock, dairy, poultry, tobacco, foods, crafts, and apple entries. About 3,500 Vocational students will attend, with army cots and blankets borrowed to house them on the show’s second floor.

United Press Harrisburg Department of Military Affairs

Fire sweeps three businesses in Carbondale center

A blaze ripped through three central Carbondale businesses today causing damage likely exceeding $75,000. Fire fighters faced difficulty keeping the flames from spreading as flames engulfed storefronts and utility lines.

Carbondale United Press Carbondad Firembn Liberty National Basic

Special City Council Meeting Tonight For Civil Service Board

A special City Council meeting is held this evening to act on the Civil Service Board report after examinations for fire police and health departments. Results will be submitted and early regular appointments expected to fill vacancies. Applicants listed include police candidates Ober Madsen Nei Nichols Koestner Dimmick Swan Drake McEvoy Burlingate Banks Hester Mead Mountain Ruppersburger Mangan and fire candidates Boutwell Zong Bacci Rickerson Kinley Scholton Roach Paulson Splesmanumn Harold 400 Chase. Health officer filings are Winnigin and Roach.

Civil Service Board

Delay in Pennsylvania mine survey due to staff shortages

Harrisburg dispatch reports the Pennsylvania survey of abandoned underground workings slowed by a shortage of qualified surveyors engineers and draftsmen. Walter Glasgow head of the state department of mines said only 80 of 180 planned workers were found and the project faces completion by February under Civil Works Administration funds.

Arthur F. Grant United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Walter H. Glasgow Gii ‘Works Administration Fund Glsagow Meludad Pennsylvani Ui Jean

Milk Flow Restores in Chicago After Strike Truce

A five day milk drought ends as milk returns to Chicago by rail car on January 11 after a truce arranged by Mayor Edward J. Kelly between Pure Milk Association officials, Dairymen's Co-operative, and Chicago dairy companies. The dispute over prices continues as arbitrators prepare, unions gain new markets with Independent distributors, and picketing ends as trucks resume deliveries.

Chicago Edward J. Kelly Pure Mille Association Dairymen's Co-operative Chicago Dairy Companies Pure Mile Association

Edsel Ford Witness in Bank Investigation

Washington May 11 Edsel Ford testified at a Senate inquiry into Detroit banks closed during the Michigan bank holiday He said Ford Motor Company held about 15 000 000 in Guardian National Bank of Commerce and Union Guardian in Detroit He also served as a director of the Guardian Detroit Union Guardian National Bank of Commerce and Union Guardian Trust Company.

Ford Motor Company Guardian Detroit Union Group United Press Washington Edselord Senate Investiion Detroit Ford Guardian National Bank of Commerce Union Guardian Trust Company Dastroit Michigan Guardian Detroit Union Union Guardian Trust Gn Pardinand Pecers Guardian National Bank of Commerce Alfred P. Leyburn National Bank Hoyer Leyburn

Fear Tariff War in Senate Tax Proposal

The Senate moved to remove the Clark amendment from the liquor tax bill after a February 194? vote, amid fears of a tariff war and retaliation. The revenue measure passed 44 to 30, despite administration opposition and concerns over penalties on defaulting nations.

Washington Congress Senate Clark Dem United States House Norris Nebr Hoos United Press Jan

Farm Credit Plan Will Get Right of Way

Washington plan to grant right of way next week for a bill implementing President Roosevelt’s farm credit program. It would guarantee both principal and interest on $2,000,000,000 in authorized farm credit bonds to speed refinancing for mortgage burdened farmers. Chairman Jones of the House Agriculture Committee predicts swift committee action and favorable reporting despite Republican opposition over broader guarantees.

Wagner Jeaders Nok Washington Roosevelt Jones House Agriculture Committee House

Move to Prevent Hard Coal Strike

Washington officials consider national labor board intervention to avert a major coal mine strike. United Press reports a plan to mobilize board action to head off disruptions and stabilize production amid rising tensions and potential widespread impact.

United Prem Washington

Wall Collapse Kills Three Firemen in Aurora Building

A downtown three story wall collapse during a $250000 blaze in Aurora killed three firemen from Aurora No. 4 No. 8 and No. 1 fire companies and injured three others. The W. W. Woolworth store building burned from midnight to 2:40 a.m. as debris trapped victims on Broadway with spectators gawking and lines holding the crowd back.

Aurora United Press Elgin Napierville Ediward’ Rees Aurora No. 4 Peterson Aurora No. & Fire Company Charles Hoffman Aurora No. 1 St. Charles Hospital W. W. Woolworth Ten Cent Broadway

Plan shorter week to provide more jobs

Washington reports Recovery Administrator High S. Johnson plans to urge industry to cut working hours across codes to create employment for unemployed youth. He cautions reductions depend on agreements with February code authorities across about 201 industries and stresses progress requires reduced weekly hours.

United Press Washington High S. Johnson Indusery Unilons Bit

Trial opens for Dr Wynekoop accused of murder

In Chicago a jury trial began for Dr Alice Wynekoop charged with murdering her daughter in law Rheta. The defendant entered a not guilty plea as crowds urged to enter, and an order barred the public from the courtroom due to protests. Wynekoop arrived in a wheelchair and spoke faintly as safety concerns crowded the corridor.

Chicago Til People of Illinois Alice Lindsau Wynekoop Joseph B. Davie Rheta Wynekoop Whe Criminal Court Misty Plaina Beene Nortiders

Deposit Insurance Sparks Nationwide Bank Deposit Rise

A United Press survey reports bank deposits up across the nation since January 1, with increases cited in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Kansas City. Depositors pull funds from safes, post offices, and hiding places, while New York shows the most tangible confidence boost amid a looming federal guarantee plan.

United Press United Areas New York City New York Mist National Banke Cicago Northern Trust Company of Chicago Iowa D. W. Bates Iowis Milwaukee Detroit Michigan Kansas City Gentiey

Oil City Man Club Speaker Advocates Timed NRA Critique

Robert N. Stanton of Oil City spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry on Kiwanis ideals and business ethics. He lauded the NRA as an emergency measure but warned against indefinite continuation, urging standards in business and social relations. Reports by Ray Geib and C. E. Shoop covered the Harrisburg meeting. Joe Cohen was welcomed into the club.

NRA Robert N. Stanton Ol City Ieutenant Governoe of Kiwanis InternatiHal Corry Stanton Kiwanis Tdéals Tontinlini Ray Geib C.E. Shoop Recen Bswenis Harrisburg Joe Cohen

Start Collection of Pledges on Dam Project

Collection of pledges for material for the Columbus dam will begin soon with early subscribers listing their contributions. The effort aims to fund the device components and ensure delivery. organizers expect strong local support and a broad base of donors.

Columbus Dam

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