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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1934
Page
3
Legal methods for selling alcohol now expose buyers to penalties similar to bootleggers. In Perth Amboy a bootlegger paid a $100 fine while his patron faced ten days in jail or a $50 levy. Public sentiment backs stronger action against illicit liquor as reforms push taxation to fund social welfare.
The Internal Revenue Bureau released a report noting drastic drops in top earners from 1929 to 1932. In 1932 only 20 individuals earned over 1 million, with none above 5 million. total million-plus incomes fell to $35.29 million from $1.212 billion in 1929.
The elevation of Colonel Carlos Mendieta to provisional president of Cuba is seen as the most promising step since Machado's ouster. Mendieta, an exile with years in the United States, is trusted by the youth movement and would likely stabilize Cuba, win Washington confidence, and push a path to resolve the island’s crisis. Cuban students back Mendieta. opposition remains among extreme factions as parties realign.
Esteemed experts on Cuba say prompt U.S. support could curb dangers to Mendieta’s nationalist stance and aid his policies. Mendieta, friend to the United States yet nationalist, seeks freer Cuban action with diplomatic methods. Private U.S. and business financiers plan to back Cuba’s current sugar crop, easing potential economic collapse.
Senate committee hearings into Walter Brown, Hoover postmaster general, reveal vast air mail contract manipulations. Testimony shows industry executives, once investing a few hundred dollars, rising to millions, with some salaries reaching about 100000 yearly while funds were steered to favored concerns.
In January 99 Carl Brisson, Paramount’s Danish import and famed stage star, hosts New York reporters at the Waldorf Astoria. He notes a long career in London stage and film, sharing thoughts on American reception, his boxing past, and plans to let Paramount steer his future as he travels to Hollywood.
Fragmented text suggests a report on a five percent deal reduction and pledges to back Republicans, while disclosures and scandals stir public attention. Residents face curtailments as officials discuss land issues and ongoing investigations amid broader political tensions.
Paris fashion notes describe wrinkle trends in velvet crepe de chine and lame fabrics. The piece notes planned wrinkles as a deliberate effect, with gold and silver threads catching electric light differently, promising wrinkle care by ironing if desired. It frames wrinkle textures as stylish and modern for evening wear.
Norfolk Nebraska reports grasshoppers have moved from the Roseland area of South Dakota into neighboring counties of Nebraska in the past five years. State college entomologist L Ford of Brookings notes the insects may extend north and eastward to join their foothold in the region.
United Press report from Washington on January 29 outlines a light hearted clash between House labor committee chair Connery and Commerce Secretary Perkins over who should hear the administration's gold revaluation bill. Speaker Rainey notes Morgenthau's irritation as the bill is shuffled between committees. Chairman Somers warns daily delays cost the government about $2 million due to foreign exchange moves by Britain impacting the American dollar.
Janet Ruth Starner eight months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stamper of Haines street, was badly scalded when a kettle of boiling water spilled over her while held by her mother. The child suffered second degree burns on an arm, one side of the body and both legs. Doctors said she improved after the incident on January 20 in Kane. Lincoln CWA workers use cyanide gas in rat extermination campaign at the request of public safety head B. F. Harm.
Reported events include Porter Loveland and Hall visiting Summerdale to discuss the outlaw Fa Bennisley, a siege at a house, and residents observing a wild west scene. Also noted are theatergoers at Library Theatre, a Florida talk by W R Hasbrouck, snowball complaints, birds driven to barns, birthday celebrations, Erie depot promotions, Florida winter plans, and a fire loss appraisal of Bennetts house at £6,700.
At a January 20 meeting in the Upper courthouse Warren representatives from Broken straw Rod and Gun Irvine Kalbfus and Izaak Walton League discussed uniting eight counties into a single division to oversee hunting and fishing interests and to advocate for better licensing. A dinner for organizing members is planned for January 25 with location to be announced.
In February Mtass-Mr James 1) Fdonsvelt wife of the president will sponsor the launching of the destroyer Ruingy. The vessel Th. &. 8 Farramat 4 is slated for the ceremony at Foru Riverina.
Erie County drafts 1934 budget showing total expenditures of 1,268,841 dollars, down 10,000 from last year. Willis notes the figure is not final, with cuts in crime apprehension, general operating costs, and poor board funds. Major items include court house expenses, elections, and a planned 550,000 for poor board, offset by an expected 800,000 bond issue and nine mill tax continuation. Uplifted by talks on tax policy, the document outlines adjustments across departments. Also notes liquor law modifications urged in Quebec to boost tourism, and San Quentin prison to replace the dungeon with airy cells in a new block by June.
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