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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
8
Controller Alfred L. Lechner threatens to withhold City Solicitor Edward M. Murphy's salary, accusing him of inattention to public duties. Lechner said he would take the matter to court to justify his stance on third class city law and urged Murphy to devote more time to his job.
Harrisburg July 16. Ninety seven prosecutions were brought last week by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture against manufacturers who failed to register feeds and fertilizers. Penalties include fines up to 100 dollars per offense for feeding stuffs and fertilizer acts, with stepped increases for subsequent violations. State law requires registration of each brand name and formula with the Bureau of Foods and Chemistry.
The Pennsylvania American Legion tentatively kept its 1936 convention in Johnstown after secret talks between Legion officials and Commander John McDade. Mayor Daniel J. Shields had opposed delegating police powers during the event. Details of the settlement were not disclosed but were described as incidental to the convention program.
Harrisburg July 16 Utilities seeking approval of tariff increases must provide detailed reasons and supporting data. Telephones gas water electric and steam heat firms must show return earned over three prior calendar years and expected return under proposed rates. Must detail impact on customers by class and present total customers affected net effect on annual revenue and latest fiscal year revenues and expenses.
In Bowling Green Ohio a Detroit couple, Mr and Mrs Edward Clark, revealed their 44-year marriage was conducted under an assumed name. The correction follows a reporting error and confirms their long tenure together.
The article advocates a permanent government agency to stabilize farm prices by buying sunplug crops during bad years and selling in good years. It notes prior federal attempts since 1929, under the Farm Board and later the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, and says Wallace’s plan would make stabilization permanent rather than temporary.
In Kittanning Pennsylvania Clyde Reed a 30 year old tool dresser from Worthington was fatally injured when flying parts from a broken bull wheel struck him during lowering operations at a gas well. R H Davis of Franklin escaped serious injury. Reed is survived by a widow and two children.
The Erie County Democratic Progressive Club opens with a series outside Erie and plans to attract county Democrats. Carlton V. King will lead the program and entertainment for the meeting at club HQ 2611 Maple Street Erie, with Alderman James Lonergan providing later entertainment on July 17.
RIE July 16. An alleged hit and run driver was arrested after a crash based on paint transfer between two fenders. The suspect was produced before Alden man James Lonergan by First Ward constable Tom McCarty and William Stadtmiller. Victim Mrs. Mary Kuzma, 426 Holland Street, suffered head and body injuries and was released from Hamot Hospital.
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