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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1934
Page
1
President Roosevelt and his recovery aides pursue a peaceful settlement to looming steel and textile strikes affecting nearly 1,000,000 workers. Officials expect the president to personally lead crisis talks upon returning from New York as negotiators press for mediation by the government.
New York June 1 United Press reports about 50 000 sailors from fleet ships taking shore leave after a big naval review before President Roosevelt. Sailors swarmed New York and hover around Riverside Park and the Hudson, blending with crowds and seeking romance as planes fly over the harbor and ships parade in formation at sundown.
Washington June 1 Admin istration leaders pressed for swift Senate action on the silver bill. House support was 268 to 70 after little debate. Rep John C Marlin warned of a possible new Treasury secretary if treasury buys silver per the bill. Senate action hinged on tariff proposal with expected vote today and possible conference on the air mail bill. The Senate also approved the Gilbert treaty swiftly.
Guillermo Martinez Marques editor of Ahora was seized at Cabanas fortress amid suspicion of involvement in a plot against US Ambassador Jefferson Caffery. Detained by Captain Belisuto Hernandez, search of the newspaper plant followed. Official silence prevented comment as the case tied to a recent article about Lieutenant Arlines Medex and a guard shooting near Caffery’s home.
New York June 1. Leaders of the iron and steel industry say revised Wagner labor bill would provoke widespread industrial strife rather than promote peace. The American Iron & Steel Institute released the statement arguing revision does not remove objectionable features and would hinder national recovery while harming employees and employers. Mrs. Nettie Reed Lawrence of Beaver Pennsylvania was found dead by hanging in her attic, blamed on a long illness, a former church member and local leader.
A five day heat wave scorched the Midwest as temperatures reached 111 in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys. Forecasters warned of possible showers while farmers faced widespread crop damage and abandoned wheat fields, with futures at Chicago reflecting the drought's impact.
The League of Nations council began investigating the Gran Chaco conflict between Bolivia and Paraguay. It planned to identify the aggressor, meeting to decide action under Article XV of the covenant. Bolivia invoked the article to gain delay and press for victory, a move viewed skeptically by Paraguay.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced a new delivery system to be run by private firms. Applicants pay a $100 permit and post a $10,000 bond. Firms must file owner names with the board, which will regulate delivery pricing and act as the buyers’ agents for orders from hotels and retailers.
United Press report from Pittsburgh on June 1 describes an air mail plane crash at Allegheny County Airport injuring pilot Trowbridge Seabree and wrecking the wing and landing gear. Passengers Pirote Carmichael and Jack for [ris escaped injury as the aircraft owned by Central Airbikes arrived from Washington, D.C. A rough spot on the field caused the upstart crash during landing.
Washington dispatch reports NRA review board controversy with Hugh S. Johnson challenging the study as a perversion of truth. Roosevelt plans abolition by May first, though formal notification to board members and staff is unclear. Junked lines suggest protests, funding remains adequate to continue code reviews through July first.
A kidnap scare at West Spring Creek dissolved when seven year old Jadway Gate was located at home and ready to visit George Patterson. Investigators traced the incident to Frank Kuss and an unidentified companion en route to the city where he works, while the alleged victim remained uninjured.
Washington dispatch reports congressional leaders moved to avert votes on a $2.8 billion inflation and mortgage refinancing bill. The McLeod petition for frozen bank deposits votes stalled after weeks of pressure, with adjournment looming to avoid ballots. Petitions for 40 hour week and Prazier-Lemke bills faltered, jeopardizing passage as June 5 or earlier adjournment surfaced. Names mentioned include Henry Rainey Burns Connery Lemke Wil lisOn.
Harrisburg June 1 The Pennsylvania state police began operating a radio cruiser car system in 14 central counties after three months of trials. About 50 automobiles now receive messages from WEAK Harrisburg with plans to expand the service statewide by adding more sending stations.
Five masked bandits robbed a Reading station mail truck, grabbing three pouches with about $17,000 in small bills. One pouch later found on a highway one mile away, empty sacks discovered in an abandoned car. The raid occurred as J Roy Stewart loaded sacks on the platform before the robbers fled toward Norristown.
Washington June 1 The state today approved the conferees report on the stock market control bill to place unregulated securities under new securities and exchange commission supervision starting July 11. The measure heads to the House for immediate approval and then to President Roosevelt for signature. The act creates a commission to oversee market abuses and regulate credit to speculative channels while requiring regular corporate reports to stockholders.
President Judge Frank A. Reader ordered a personal inquiry into the release of prisoner John Oriole from the county jail days before the June primaries. The judge hinted the inquiry could expand to a grand jury, amid allegations Oriole campaigned for Republican candidates on Ambridge streets while serving a two to ten year arson sentence.
Newark adventurers depart for Bolivia to supply a placer mine near La Paz using a twin motor Sikorsky amphibian aircraft. Led by Raph A O'Neill of Hol-Ince Mining, the group seeks gold and machinery, aiming to cross the Andes with 100 ton loads per trip, replacing arduous burro routes.
President Roosevelt warned war debtors that U S judgment on debt will hinge on how they allocate resources away from armaments and unproductive uses. He urged substantial sacrifices to meet obligations, noting Finland's full payments and UK concerns over possible concessions.
Harrisburg dispatch reports gubernatorial candidate Earle spent 47232 on the state campaign. The expenditure totals reflect efforts tied to the November election and the late May nomination report.
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