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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1937
Page
4
An Erie County gravel scandal report will be reexamined by Governor Barle and released publicly. Officials aim for a thorough, impartial inquiry showing no bias while addressing widespread alleged fraud and faulty oversight. The piece notes strong governance and calls for integrity in public life.
In a turbulent Washington scene, the Supreme Court slows the Roosevelt era power reforms as New Dealers argue delay benefits vested interests. The TVA ruling and Bonneville plans face postponement, while discussions on seven additional D V A like authorities unfold. A hot summer looms as hearings test federal power expansion.
The American Legion Early Chapter invites participation in a celebration next Saturday evening. Local groups and merchants are urged to decorate automobiles and floats for a grand parade. The note praises past parades and calls for enhanced community participation and support.
A calm business commentator notes persistent investor caution about private securities as the United States grapples with wage and hour legislation and rising prices. He foresees consolidation and cooperative movements amid broader attempts at unifying economic forces, yet doubts a rapid national shift will occur. Curiosity and democracy keep the economy observable during vacation periods.
A fragmentary discussion outlines alleged tax evasion schemes by wealthy individuals and corporations. It cites yacht expense writing, millionaire manufacturer deductions, and trusts used to minimize taxes. The piece critiques lawyers as court officers and questions legal ethics amid the controversy.
A compact set of trivia questions and hints from a vintage page. It includes answers like Steel Workers Organizing Committee and references to New Parks state and navies of Great Britain and Germany, with period-tinged etiquette and horoscope snippets.
Hollywood chronicles Marlene Dietrich amid a distracted legal tale involving gold dust used in films to enhance a blonde look. The piece notes government action on private gold possession, Dietrich’s legal advice, and links to roles with Ernst Lubitsch and George Raft. Also mentioned are Gladys Swarthout and Frank Chapman planning a Europe trip before a U.S. return.
In Callier's Weekly an ancient king’s bodyguard role called the bed holinee is described. The guard bounced on the royal couch nightly to prevent enemies from infiltrating the monarch’s mattress and compromising the realm.
Paris fashions feature diaphanous transparent gowns with satin waistlines and horsehair braids. The Duchess of Kent models a sapphire tulle coat over a crepe evening dress, while Mrs Wallis Warfield wears a navy weave with butterfly-printed skirt. Lightweight jackets and capes in white or blue hues accompany pastel evening gowns with embroidery and spangles.
Journal notes recounts include the city commission approving steps for a light service notice against property owners over culvert speeds. Town reports mention a well drilling operation in Tufting down the sixth well. An auto crash near Maradam hill crippled Ben Qpioyd Meriray. Saniifues sells a vesting on Band Street to Y. Graham of a main restaurant. Williams returns from Warren after a stay there.
Magistrate Hess reports his gold badge worth 850 dollars is missing after showing it to a defendant. He says the badge is not insured and police are investigating. A separate brief notes a robin visiting South St. Paul, Minnesota, hosted by John Marthaler, a local commission man, for the second year.
The state relies on automobile, truck, and bus travel with over 103000 miles of highways and 2 million motor vehicles per mile of road. State Highway Department efforts over 25 years focus on road surfaces and roadside erosion control with plantings to stabilize soils and reduce snow effects.
The Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission promotes 18 wayside areas along major routes to aid travelers. They offer facilities like open dining spots, fire rings, spring water, tables, benches, pavilions, and some pools. A booklet and a 1987 map will list county and highway locations, distributed free by the commission.
A Neolithic human skeleton believed to be about 10,000 years old was discovered in a gravel pit near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, providing rare insight into early inhabitants of the region.
Kent State University grants students permission to substitute golf for the required gym class, allowing a new athletic activity as part of the curriculum.
Charles P Stewart reports on President Houshwell’s campaign effort to target rich tax dodgers. He notes the internal revenue service bungling, mentions lawyers, and contrasts calls for legal action with demands for clear, decisive tax reforms and public accountability.
Arapahoe Indians sharing the Wind River reservation elevate Mrs Netlin Scntt Burns to chairman of the tribal council, marking a break with tradition and placing a woman in a top leadership role among the Wind River people and related tribes.
A seven year immigrant from China, Lee Fone, entered Maye Eight Year Course of study at Hlnsdale school and will graduate with Noncra from the eighth grade, signaling language and education integration over the years.
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