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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1935
Page
1
Fragments describe Dr Barone and an attendee band at Jameston with references to FDR and the New Deal. The text hints at liberty rights and moral warnings about governance and opportunity amid economic struggle.
In Harrisburg on June 4 the House passed the Schwartz-Melchiorre-Barber bill allowing local referendums on Sunday movies by a 120 to 0 vote amid a torrid debate over liberalizing the 1784 Blue Laws. Opponents argued Sunday films would break the Sabbath while supporters said municipalities could vote 2 PM local referendums. Rep Ralph S. McCreary, Erie, warned the bill violates the fourth commandment.
George Booth hanged himself after fatally stabbing a woman identified as Miss Delores Difne, 26, of Cleveland. A bloodstained butcher knife and a note were found in Booth’s room, with remarks implying motive linked to Miss Dufae. Police investigate the slaying as neighbors describe a violent confrontation p as Miss Difne arrived from Cleveland.
Preliminary story notes a celebration planned today for the opening of the New Corry Spartansburg highway. Plans for the program will be set at a later meeting. Two Spartansburg citizens are calling on Corry Good roads boosters to enlist their cooperation in the project.
A cloud burst in San Pedro Actopan Mex ico on the day of a religious festival caused a flood that killed at least 310 people, many children. The church suffered a partial collapse as mud and water swept worshippers aside, leaving dozens of distraught relatives seeking to identify bodies.
Dr J Condra O Hare a young Corry physician dies at Lucas County Hospital Toledo from a needle puncture infection contracted during surgery. He faced a brief critical battle as medical efforts failed to halt the spread, ending at 1 30 this morning. Known as Can nie to friends he had many local ties and was to complete his internship at the Toledo hospital in June.
Toy Brewer 2 of 280 West Prev erick street was released from jail today after paying a $10 fine and costs for disorderly conduct assessed by Police Magistrate Glen Miller. Brewer was arrested in connection with an alleged brawl at a Firal avenue beer parlor last night involving ten to fifteen persons. no serious injuries were confirmed.
Harrisburg June 4 Republican leaders in the general assembly oppose speedy enactment of proposed social security and labor bills. Rep Ellwood J Turner and Senate Republicans call for postponement citing constitutional doubts after the Supreme Court NRA decision. He proposes a permanent joint committee on state government to study reforms and finances for an early 1936 extra session. The assembly would adjourn June 21 without acting on Gov Earle's social security bill.
Police took Joe Brevarny, a hut resident along the east Pirie rail line in So Erie, after a morning hearing before Alderman George H. Gordon. He received a sixty day sentence on aggravated assault and battery charged by David Coons and malicious conduct charged by the Dr. A. L. South estate. The sentence covers both charges. Also, in Trenton, the assembly approved a 2 percent sales tax by a 21 to 27 vote after five months of debate.
Edward N. Jones resigns as state secretary of labor and industry to become state works administrator or federal as Hopkins announces the shift. Gov. Earle and Hopkins discuss the change after Washington notification. Johnson praised, but Hopkins says one man cannot handle both work relief and direct relief next year in Pennsylvania.
Destructive flood from Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska surged into the lower Missouri River basin. Crests rose along the Kaw and Missouri, with an estimated 200 dead in the headwaters, while Kansas City area evacuations proceed and levees shield major cities like Topeka and Kansas City. Authorities warn the flood may inundate farm lands and lowlands as new crests move downstream.
A 250000 contract was signed by Amtorg Trading Corp. and Alco Products for oil refining equipment for Soviet Russia. Most equipment will be manufactured at the Alea plant in Dunkirk, North Carolina, adding 400 to 500 jobs, according to President William Dickerman. The agreement was signed by Ivain V. Boyett, Amtorg chairman, and Dickerman.
Washington reports the Guffey bituminous coal recovery bill gains backing as a wedge against NRA codes. Senator Wagner notes the court cannot invalidate labor provisions in the bill, citing Coronado case precedents and potential interstate commerce impact. Aimed to secure a special code for bituminous coal and similar measures seek to aid construction industry as well.
City Council approved first and second readings of Bill 608 to boost the city engineer salary to two hundred dollars a month until October 1. The engineer will work four days per week drafting plans for a storm sewer expected to cost over 75000 dollars, with the city’s share projected at 25000 to 35000 dollars under a federal work relief setup. Nevin R. Dicksen, who resigned at 100 dollars monthly, will be elected after final adoption of Bill 603. The plan’s completion will take weeks, during which officials seek state and federal aid and railroad right of way permission for routes along Spring Pleasant Center South Mill and Main to Mante avenues.
Paris reports the government defeated in the chamber over full financial powers. The cabinet resigned immediately after the official recount clarified the initial favorable result. In Poland, six children aged five to twelve died in a village near Vilna when a World War shell exploded in a brook.
Washington June reports a cabinet conference approved a piece by piece repair of the NRA. Leaders discussed key bills while leaving details to the president. Roosevelt planned a 3 31 pm meeting with Congress leaders and Richberg as he sought continued NRA within court limits.
Reports claimed beer licenses would not be granted in this city and county. The Journal has not received word of any Corry venue closing and it is believed all establishments were licensed. Mayor Glen Miller said there have been no city license refusals and he did not think an investigation was underway. He declined to state plans to curb disorder at beer places and suggested possible county cooperation to remove allegedly ill reputed venues.
Hollis Oklahoma June 4 The Keyes sisters Mary Roberts Mea and Leota the nations only quadruplets to reach minority celebrate their 20th birthday today. The brunet quartet join a high school class reunion saying they have had fun and received many gifts while facing some criticism since birth.
Washington June 4 conferees on the Patman bonus bill said no compromise will be pursued this session. They warned any settlement would force veterans to sacrifice, and vowed to reintroduce the bill at the next session after a public campaign.
New Jersey residents Laura Rodsnbpth of Passaic and Willa Heinle of Maplewood were injured but not seriously in a car crash east of Corry. They were treated at Corry Hospital after the vehicle left the highway while en route to Notre Dame. Driver Philip Heinle and a youth Jack Cooney escaped without serious harm.
Harrisburg June 4 The Dauphin county court ordered a verdict of acquittal by the jury in the case of Roy G Miller Harrisburg former state health department employee and Dr K Tingley president of Gililand Laboratories Marietta Pa tried on charges of conspiracy to defraud in connection with the distribution of diphtheria antitoxin in the state
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