City Council Eyes Civil Service Shakeup in Police and Fire Dept
The City Council by a tight 3 to 2 vote urged the Civil Service Boards to certify a list of eligible applicants for police fire and health department positions amid rumors of a shakeup. Debate focused on relief officers and drivers under a state act, with questions about whether regular workers must take civil service exams. The examination plans were referred to the Civil Service Board, with unclear implications for current staff.
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Miller
Civil Service Boards
Fred J. Weaver
Fire
Kenneth Sheeley
Scott
Council
Civil Service Board
Weaver
Police
Are
Health Departments
Mal Devick
Nichols
Messes
Duke
OWA
W. W. Graham
Howard J. Sheen
Joseph L. Spielman
Roosevelt expected to name new Federal Reserve Board
Washington January 21 United Press reports President Roosevelt will appoint the new Federal Reserve Board within a day or two Senator Carter Glass said on leaving the White House Woman shot to death Chicago January 21 Mrs Camat Grantelli 32 was found slain in her apartment with three bullet wounds in head and body
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve Board
Carter Glass
White House
Chicago
Camat ‘Grantelli
Board to Discuss Financial Situation Tonight
Members of the Board of Sch otorh will convene the whole to discuss the Corry School district financial plight. A report from the finance committee led by John B. Paterson is expected. The meeting was changed from special session to committee of the whole to exclude press and public from listening.
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Schotorh
Tna
Whiel 49
Corry
Finance’ Committee
John B. Paterson
Sohie
Bond of Finance Supt Reduced to $1,000 by City Council
City Council approved Bill No. 14 on first and second readings reducing the bond of the director of finance and accounts to 1000 dollars and to have the city pay for the coverage. Previously the bond was 10000 dollars with a personal bond at no city cost. Finance Director Mulderbcit said the surety would cost 5 dollars, and a personal bond would be cheaper for the city. The meeting also reviewed minutes, December treasurer's balance of 9.07 and sinking fund total of 20017.56, and Council accepted the annual report of the director of finance for 1935 for publication in the Corry Eye.
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Nance
Miller
Finance
Mulderbcit
C. A. Duke
Gouneil
Corry Eye
Wattsburg Men Escape Death From Monoxide Gas
Kelsey Roberts and James Leslie both of Wattsburg employed by Cranford Woods recovered from monoxide gas illness after a truck fuel line burned out, sending fumes into the cab near Phillipsville. Roberts drove first, feeling ill, then Leslie took over and also grew ill before stopping and freeing Roberts. They were under doctor care for days. Harrisburg dispatch: Governor and State Democratic Chairman to lead Pennsylvania delegation to the national convention in Philadelphia on June 28.
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Kelsey Roberts
James Leslie
Wattsburg
Cranford Woods
Phillipsville
Roberts
Leslie
Nally
Harrisburg
Harle
David L. Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Revised Bonus Measure Awaits House Approval
Senator Key Pittman meets with the President to discuss neutrality legislation as the House moves toward action on a new bonus bill. The session centers on potential changes and the path to final passage in the next legislative steps.
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HOUSE
Neutrality law move seen despite munitions inquiry collapse
Washington January 21 Senator Key Pittman head of the foreign relations committee said new neutrality legislation would be reported to the senate within two weeks. Speaker Joseph Burns predicted quick House action on the baby bond bonus bill with expected Senate compromise sent to the White House for Roosevelt. The House is to convene at noon tomorrow and act on the sewage measure as the first order of business.
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United Press
Washington
Key Pittman
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Munitions Committee
Joseph W. Burns
House
Roosevelt
White House
I Burns
Manslaughter and Murder in City During 1985
Corry police handled one murder and one case of involuntary manslaughter in 1985. A report to the City Council shows 125 arrests last year, led by 47 for drame and disorderly conduct. Drunkenness accounted for 30, disorderly acts for 15, with several single arrests across various offenses including auto theft and illegal liquor.
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Corry
Burlingame
Thurty
Two Die in Tarentum Crossing Crash
At Tarentum Pennsylvania a crash between an automobile and a freight train today killed two men, a woman, and injured two other women. Mrs Susie Cupples 58 and Lucy Cunningham 50 of Tarentum died at the scene. Beth Saylery 45 of Brackinridge and Mrs Roxy Cunningham (driver) were injured.
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United Press
Tarentum
Pennsylvania
Susie Cupples
Lacy Cunningham
Heth
Beth
Dore Saylery
Brackinridge
Roxy Cuinningham
Bie Cas
Weeriure
Corry City Street Lighting Costs Cut by $539
City Council learned of a lower street lighting bill after Corry accepted reductions from the Pennsylvania Bicetric Company. The mileage rate drops from 200 to 189 cents per mile and 250 candlepower lights fall from 24 to 21 dollars each, saving about 44.5 dollars monthly or 535.08 dollars yearly.
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Corry
Pennsylvania Bicetric Company
C. M. Howard
Wusness
Howard
BEER PLACE CLOSED AFTER SERIOUS FIGHT AT GREY GRILL
After a free for all at the Grey Grill on First Avenue the liquor license for the Beer Place, operated by Joseph Amorasso, was voluntarily surrendered by Mrs. Peart Harmon. Police said several participants, both men and women, fought, hurled bottles, chairs and tables, with some sustaining cuts and bruises. The restaurant is closed and authorities may pursue further action.
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Grey Grill
First Avenue
Peart ‘Harmon
Joseph Amorasso
Mumps Cases Lead Corry Illness Totals in Year
Mumps remain the leading illness among communicable diseases in Corry with 576 cases reported to Health Officer Burlingame. The year saw 579 communicable cases, 22 still under quarantine, including 117 measles and 428 chicken pox, plus small counts of pneumonia, scarlet fever, erysipelas, typhoid, pertussis, diphtheria, laryngitis, and purpural injection.
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H. &. Burlingame
Council
Police to arrest alleged peeper in West Smith street incident
Police expected to take a man into custody after an alleged peeping incident at the home of Mr and Mrs Milo Brown on West Smith Street. The suspect was approached at the scene and appeared calm as officers intervened, with details unclear due to partial text.
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Hollngeil
Gow
Mra
Milon Brown
West Smitstreat
Diba
Startling Army collusion hint from congressional inquiry
United Press reports a House military affairs panel member promised to present start ling information on alleged collusion between high army officials and civilians over government contracts. Investigators said to have compiled major documentary evidence since Congress adjourned. Rogers indicated plans to assemble the committee next week.
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Mack Johnson
United Press
Washington
Lie House
UN Uder
Win
N. Rogers D
N. Ma
Congress
Rogers
Hillburg Wins Collector Bond Contract for Tax Offices
Orrin M. Hillburg, local insurance agent, secured the contract to furnish the city tax collector bond for city, county, and school taxes. The award, approved at a Municipal Building meeting, sets a bond of 10 000 initially and 20 000 thereafter, costing about 680 per year, shared equally by the three subdivisions.
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Orrin M. Hilburg
Hillbig
Inet Eost
Helen BM. Schluraff
J. J. Patterson
Blaine Kinvalid
Corry
CA. Duke
Walter H. Scott
Theo P. Williams
F.E. Davis
Williams
Hillburg
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Nigit Lu Sallestor Beolt
Marooned Men Safe After Rescue Effort Details In PA
A fragmented report notes a rescue operation near Pennsylvania detailing marooned men saved with authorities or organizations named in the readable portions. The story hints at a coordinated effort involving multiple agencies and a sequence of events leading to their safety. The exact names, dates, and locations remain unclear due to OCR damage.
Corry City Council Approves Police Negligence Settlement
City Council votes 3 to 2 to pay 200 to Sarah Sweitzer for damages to her Piru Avenue property from a July attack. Resolution directs city treasurer to issue payment to attorney John Curtis and release the city from further claims while pursuing those responsible for the alleged damages and citing negligence by the Police Department.
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Council
Sarah King Sweitzer
First Avenue
Sarah King Switzes
Piru Avenue
Messrs
Muthericle Nichols
Weaver
Miller and
Drake
Hospital asks installation of three alarm boxes
M Howard of the Corry Hospital Association spoke to City Council about placing three alarm boxes in the hospital. The association cannot share costs. The city would install a master box at Smith and Center Streets, exceeding the cost of three separate boxes. A second operating room was cited as an expense that prevents funding. The matter was referred to the superintendent of safety and public property for a report at the next meeting.
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M Howard
The
Corry Hospital Association
Howard
Smith and
Center Streets
Superintendent of Safety and Public Property
20 Mile Speed Limit Signs Erected Here
City workers install 20 mile per hour speed limit signs at key intersections to slow traffic through the district. The project aims to improve safety for pedestrians and school routes.
Edward VII Crowned as Britain Mourns King George V
Edward Albert, Prince of Wales, proclaimed King Edward VII hours after King George V died at Sandringham. Bells tolled across the empire as Edward, already king in name, assumed duties with Queen Mary and the Duke of York beside him. funeral plans discussed with his brother as the realm of one fourth of the world enters a new era.
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Ay Unite Press
London
Edward Alber
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Privy Council
Hell
George
Sand Bringham Houe
Duke of York
Great Britain
Livland
India
George V
Sandringham House
Alexander
Augustus
Sandringham
Edward VIII
England
Edward Viit
Noy
Queen Mary
Lasd
City of
Edward
Edward P
the Dyke
York
Secon
Gov George H Harrisburg orders plant closure
Entanglements with General Biecelt Company lead to a raid on the Oak Plant as workers fall ill from poisoning. The state government, led by Governor Harrisburg, contemplates action to halt operations and address safety concerns amid the unsettling labor controversy.
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United Jess
Harrisburg
Jan xi
Gov
George H
Harle
General Biecelt
Aiul
Yorke
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