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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1936
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions racing, names like Tay and Bert, and scattered phrases about arrival and notes of a Mrs. and Phoe. The legible parts are too incomplete to establish a coherent event, date, or outcome for a proper summary.
United Press reports a compromise bonus bill was introduced in the Senate to pay adjusted service certificates with non negotiable bonds. Sen Pat Harrison leads the measure, with support from Majority Leader Robinson who believes it will pass both houses. The plan mirrors the earlier United Front bill, eliminating interest after Sept 20 1931 and avoiding new taxes to fund it.
The United Press reports the Supreme Court avoided ruling on Bankhead cotton control validity and AAA amendments in two farm program cases. It ordered processing tax funds in escrow and left further decisions to challenge the legality of processing taxes. The decision delays broader invalidation risks to New Deal farm policy while indicating upcoming rulings.
Corry school district awaits PWA approval to launch Vocational school program as final steps hinge on contracts and payroll for December. Board may discuss funding and payroll, with Junior Welfare League seeking support. a production from Kenior High, The First Commandment, is planned for Thursday and Friday evenings.
Dario Pollin, 85, a Bridgeville bus driver, is held by county authorities on suspicion of murdering his 14 year old stepdaughter Grace. The girl was found badly beaten and crushed with a heavy blow, dragged to a porch, and witness reports describe a violent assault in the home. Police found a blood smeared tool and clothing fragments. Pollin denies involvement.
Increases of 11 and 16 cents were announced today as South Penn Oil Company and Tidewater Pipe Lines raised prices. A barrel rose 15 cents to 4.22, with other pipelines posting higher rates such as Southwest Pennsylvania Pipe Line at 2.17, Tidewater at Bradford and Allegany districts at 2.45, and Buckeye at 1.97.
In Chicago today John Ww. Keogh a 70 year old white haired lawyer drew a revolver in court and shot at attorney Cletcher Kenny missing. He then aimed at Kenny’s heart as court attendants overpowered him while protesting a denied motion in a divorce suit. Judge Jobin Prystalald presided.
Washington Jan 14 United Press staff correspondent Russell Turner reports farm leaders and the administration near agreement on a substitute AAA bill. Proposals from the soil conservation program and talks with the National Grange American Farm Bureau Federation and Cooperative Council aim to win congressional approval. A sticking point is opposition to Roosevelt’s call to repeal the 30 percent customs act for farm relief, with some arguing to keep or strengthen the 40 percent provision tied to export bounty plans.
The Washington DC area reports the Farm Federation has formal approval for a new soil conservation initiative. The program aims to enhance land care through council overseen measures and national policy alignment with the American Farm Bureau Federation.
A Pennsylvania report shows relief caseloads down by about 50 percent over six months amid a mid winter peak. The report highlights a total of 776,808 persons involved in relief programs with expenditures around $1,007,335 for the week ending January 15.
Addis Ababa January 13 Rain impedes movement across Ethiopia halting major operations in many fronts. Drizzle reaches Addis Ababa as seasonal rains arrive three weeks early, delaying supplies and tightening the front to local districts. The road from Adda Ababa to Dessye is the only long route and remains extended beyond safe passage.
Washington dispatch reports J P Morgan & Co correspondence alleging an American munitions firm delayed U S orders to favor British needs. The letter from July 28, 1049 cites priority given to British contracts, with Morgan’s Philadelphia associate denying interference with U S pay or production.
In a garbled report from Westwood a plea and motion to plead guilty are mentioned. The text includes fragmented names and unclear events, with references to a court or legal action and potential penalties. Details are incomplete and uncertain due to OCR errors.
Wind drives a freighter onto Cape Disappointment sands off Astoria Oregon. Eight bodies recovered from the 34 aboard the Town since Saturday. Coast Guard aircraft and boats scour the wreckage and beach as survivors and crew search for safety amid heavy seas.
In New York on January 18 L Rothafel known as Roxy died in his hotel suite at the Gotham. The noted producer helped elevate motion picture stage shows to spectacle. A maid found him unresponsive in bed. He was 62 and survived by his wife and two children, Arthur in California and Mrs. George Eldur.
Paris dispatch reports Premier Mussolini assured Premier Laval that Italy will not quit the League and will not attack Britain. Italian Ambassador Wittoris Cert returned with confirmation of two pledges: Italy remains in the League despite sanctions and will not be an aggressor against Britain. The assurances aim to ease tensions ahead of Geneva meetings.
Captain J. Dickens, a 13-year-old year-old National Guard officer in Pennsylvania, reportedly attempted suicide aboard a Gov. Nogak M. Scattergood plane during flight. After the ship landed at the airport, Dickens died in the IME room amid reports of mental distress and gunfire incident.
irregular trading signs ripple through markets as irregular activity and price swings appear on several exchanges. Investors weigh risks amid uncertain demand while regulators monitor for unusual orders and potential market distortions.
By JOSEPH WASNEY in Trenton New Jersey January 13 1936 the Hauptmann case nears the end with Hoffmans authority to grant a reprieve unclear Attorneys for Hauptmann press for a federal habeas corpus appeal to the U S Supreme Court which has already refused intervention Gov Hoffman hints he may order a reprieve but he cannot say what he will do and offers no comment The fate lies with a frail legal path to federal courts and a last state act.
A garbled report describes blizzard like gales sweeping the area. The text mentions streets and people reacting to the storm with limited readable details.
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