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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1933
Page
3
Community leaders urge Erie County Relief Board to keep Corry’s volunteer based relief method intact. They warn the proposed commissary shift would disrupt a smoothly operating system with little paid staff and many volunteers, risking waste and political controversy.
Central Press analysis by Leslie Eichel explains how gold standard theory links farm prices to currency value. It traces weight ratios of gold and silver dollars, Henry George’s ideas on money as a trade medium, and tariffs driving gold accumulation and price impacts.
In Sherman the legislature debated a bill introduced by Assemblyman Roy Hewitt to require retailers to pay milk producers at least 3 percent above the producer price, aiming to curb price disparities from farm to consumer. The measure proposes licenses for retailers to ensure safe, fair deals and public health, but its chances of passage were viewed as unlikely.
Henry Prather Fletcher, former ambassador to Italy, spoke at a Harrisburg publishers convention on Comments on Public Affairs. He urged drastic government retrenchment, cutting expenses to the bone, reducing taxes, and living within income. He argued state and local costs, plus farm relief limits, hamper progress, and urged leadership to tackle root causes rather than political jobs.
The note asks dates for four local items: Mayor S. A. Bennett's term, the Washington Street School fire date, the paving of Center Street to Washington Street, and J. Guy Foreman's service as Postmaster. No dates are provided in the text.
Clyde Curtis, 22, North East, pled guilty in Erie County Court to burning Henry Barton’s barn at 110 S Lake Street Worth East. Judge William J Ik deferred sentence. Curtis linked to a series of fires involving 74-year-old merchant Burton. The case ties to prior warehouse arson and a later witness intimidation incident.
Hollywood scene notes reveal Elissa Landi, famed stage and screen actress, has written two books and a play. She contributed a musical composition used as background in The Masquerader featuring Ronald Colman. Landi asserts she owns the copyright to Sonata in A Minor.
An 1913 retrospective notes Allan McIntyre injuring his right foot with an axe on a frosty timber site near Clymer. Six ninth grade students enter Hatch High School this semester. Math teacher Miss Sarah Breene receives silver from students before leaving for Pittsburg. Film industry items discuss Will Rogers, studios hiring contract authors, and actors like Ronald Colman and Clyde Beatty. Local civic notes mention alderman appointment, fencing at factory grounds, and a Venus-era flood of anecdotes about residents and events. Scarlet fever hits Amherst College with six student deaths reported.
The Woman's era directory group met at the ink house to transact routine business and note wall attendance. Mrs. W T Hyman of Girard Pa, state chairman of education for the Federation of Women's clubs, attended as a guest with a reception. Mrs. Ryman, an overnight guest of Mrs. Barnes, spoke on Dinner for Eight by Hdna Verber. visiting was enjoyed by both ladies.
State troopers arrest Hymer Jy Abing and Pxpley WaBrarcen on three counts of driving while license suspended. Arraigned before Mayor Stanton, Abing pleads guilty and is remanded to Mayville jail for fifteen days.
United Press drama writer Jack Gaver reviews two plays at the Group Theatre. Foolscap, by Gennaro Curel and Eduardo Cidanelli, blends Shaw and Pirandello in an asylum setting but drags after a clever first act. Big Might by Dawn Powell is tighter but flawed and marred by sordid characterization.
Erie officials report a heated clash between county commissioners and the poor board over relief fuel costs of 9500 tied to carelessness. The board seeks 5500 from the state and threatens court action to obtain 250000 for immediate relief, while commissioners pledge support and fuel-cost controls.
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