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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1935
Page
1
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A chaotic first page item reports a lunatic with a weapon slaying at Lawrence Field and notes coroner’s jury holding a king responsible amid a broader political crisis. The piece ties the incident to a national uproar as Roosevelt’s legislative plans face a hostile House revolt.
Harrisburg July 3 Secretary Warren Van Dyke said the State Highway Department plans an extensive grade crossing elimination and road construction program before cold weather. With favorable developments from federal authorities and the governor's plan to issue up to 50 million dollars in tax anticipation notes, the department expects to utilize 11.483 million in federal emergency aid for crossing elimination and 9.347 million for other roads, with state matching of about 30 percent for material costs on the two programs.
United Press reports in New York on July 8 that a flood of lawsuits over past due taxes threatens the Roosevelt administration and the agriculture program. Fifteen large milling firms and five meat packers challenge the processing tax, seeking permanent injunctions as federal courts test the AAA's legality. The suits echo prior court challenges to New Deal policies and may undermine the farm relief mechanism.
French industrial figure Henry Ford dies after an operation. His career mirrored Ford in self-made rise to power. He built factories exceeding 1000 meter pars a day and propagated Ford production methods, sales system, and advertising influence in Paris.
Police in surrounding states are asked to search for the six bandits who robbed Merchants National Bank of Dunkirk, escaping with 20886 dollars and 72 cents. A new sedan found abandoned near Plates, Pennsylvania, linked to the gang, led authorities to believe Cleveland gunmen conducted the heist. The robbers fired shots, and a bullet pierced Patrolman John C. Brooks’s hat as he arrived at the bank.
Tokyo denies fortified island accusations in its annual League of Nations stewardship report. The government says harbor work expenses are overstated and notes over 1000 islands in the island groups with coral formations, yet harbor excavation is costly.
Harrisburg July 8 Governor Earle signed the last ten banking bills passed by the 1936 legislature to strengthen state financial institutions and align state laws with the federal code. Key measures include branch banking, establishing a banking board, and amendments affecting private banks, fiduciaries, interest rates, and related banking code provisions.
Washington July 9 A new attack on the New Deal gold policy began in the Court of Claims led by John M Berry a participant in earlier gold cases The amended petition seeks additional compensation on a $10000 liberty bond matter while Perry a New York lawyer argues to overcome Supreme Court held oil qualifications in the prior suit involving 10000 bonds redeemed by treasury as lawful currency The court upheld government authority over currency in other cases but ruled it had no right to abrogate old government bonds</final>
London reports Britain plans to placate France by reaffirming a joint view that Europe’s problems must be settled as an interdependent whole. A note may be sent to gauge France’s stance on the Italian Abyssinian crisis ahead of League of Nations discussions. France’s pro Italy policy could widen Franco British estrangement amid the naval pact with Germany.
Dr Daniel A Poling urged social insurance against old age illness and unemployment as he delivered the keynote at the 25th International Christian Endeavor convention before over 15000 delegates Me president of the World Christian Endeavor Union urged youth to take responsibility in government and to make citizenship more than a seasonal celebration He condemned Communism and Fascism and argued only service to others can sustain American government.
Torrential rains over the last two days left seven dead and many homeless, with property losses running into thousands of dollars in the northwest and middlewest. Heavy steel orders force revising Youngstown area plans as mills may shut part or all this week. managers expect about 40 percent capacity at start of next week.
Washington July 8 Proponents of new NRA legislation after a White House conference split over action by the current Congress Labor advisor George L Berry said the AFL plan to license interstate business was thoroughly discussed other business proposals were considered He believed a new NRA law could still be enacted before adjournment noting a shared interest between management and labor despite differences.
Huntington July 3 Former Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson warned at a New Rotary Club meeting that the next war would be global and the United States would be drawn in. He defended the League of Nations, saying it does more than any agency to prevent trouble that could spark war.
New York police announced Goodrich was arrested while watching children wading in a park. He was wanted in Detroit for the murder of an 11 year old girl. The arrest follows a report of his presence in New York.
In Chicago on July 3 liberals radicals and labor farmers will meet for a two day secret conclave that could form a new third party campaign in 1936. About 200 delegates from labor and agriculture groups with Socialist and Progressive sympathies will attend with some invited figures from unions and reform circles. Sessions will be secret and not publicly disclosed.
Huey P Long political machine is accused of trying to wreck city services before the resignation of Mayor T Semmes Walmsley and the city commission. If forced to resign, replacements would be appointed by Gov. O K Alten, giving Long near total Louisiana control. Vanderbilt custody upheld in New York appeal. Gloria Vanderbilt, 11, is the heiress. custody to Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney.
Guy E. King, 62, was held on a murder charge after a preliminary hearing before Alderman C. B. Porter at 2:15 PM. Denied bail, he will be taken to Erie County jail for a later formal hearing. District Attorney Mortimer E. Graham and Assistant Burton Laub led the Commonwealth. Coroner William G. Stroble had earlier tied the death of Lawrence W. Field to a gunshot wound. Patrolman Ron Mead and others testified about the shooting and King’s conduct en route to the police station. Continued on Page Fight.
Corry’s first murder case in three years concerns Lawrence W. Field, 39, shot dead early today allegedly by Guy King, 62, who surrendered to police. King, drunk and angry over family troubles, returned home after midnight and, upon finding Julius Sweitzer with his mother, reportedly killed Field during the search for Sweitzer. Police note conflicting accounts placing Field at the Turner residence and claim the shooting followed a quarrel incident.
Mrs Sarah S King aged sixty six of First Avenue spoke to Journal reporter about the late night shooting in the city. She said she has little to offer though she heard two shots and was near the scene but cannot recall many details due to age and impaired hearing. The police had believed she might be a valuable witness.
Junius Sweitzer told police he was lucky after a shooting in his cell and described pursuing a man to the King home area. He said he heard voices on Firet avenue and claimed he went outside and then heard a disturbance at the porch. He remains in custody as a material witness.
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