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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1933
Page
1
The item notes Corry High School plans the graduation for the Class of 87 on Wednesday. It mentions the broader context of postwar Europe with the four power pact and Mussolini guiding a framework for guaranteeing peace, though the fragment is unclear on specifics.
Corry High School will award diplomas to 87 seniors at the annual commencement in the Senior High auditorium on Wednesday evening. The school board approved the action at a session, with directors Smith Curtis Huttstrom Patterson Bennett and Superintendent Dewey present.
Vare again shows control over Philadelphia Republican politics by sweeping last night’s city committee elections. In the 46th Ward he defeats the Mackey Pinchot Wiser faction 91 to 56 to place Samuel Dune on the committee, amid reports of strong-arm tactics and police presence, as Vare’s organization consolidates power and quells intra-party challenges.
Harrisburg June 6 Pennsylvania's State beer tax is producing $20,000 daily in new revenue, the department of revenue reported today. Tax collections for May 5 to month end totaled $396,407 from $330,020 in crowns and $225,887 in stamps. Secretary Meteger cited surplus returns and beer held by dealers as key factors.
Lem P. Bennett poor director and Cambria county administrator for the state emergency relief committee was confined at home with cuts and bruises after an encounter with Mayor Aolie Mattosleay. The mayor was away in Harrisburg and New York after the incident at the poor board office yesterday.
Mattern arrives in Omsk Liveria on June 6 after a long flight from Moscow via New York. He halts for rest while Post and Gatty proceed, aiming toward Krasnoyarsk with plans unclear.
Manila June earthquake shakes Philippine Islands causing monetary panic as buildings tremble. Disturbance centered south of Manila. No damage reported. United Deuce report notes strong ground motion spreading fear across major cities.
The Senate banking committee seeks broader powers to include evidence tying Morgan sales of securities to income tax payments. The inquiry resumes after an executive session as John W. Davis challenges authority to probe Morgan partner tax payments. Van Sweringen testifies on railroad affairs while the panel plans to proceed with the main inquiry and delay tax issues until broader powers are obtained.
The Senate debated ceding near total control of national business to President Roosevelt in a measure shaping industrial policy. A key provision granting the president authority to regulate industry and enforce voluntary agreements to spread work and set fair wages faced heavy pushback. The package, including tax provisions and public works funding, hinges on this heart of the bill, with White House support noted among leaders and businessmen. Continued on page eighty.
Philadelphia reports the joint legislative committee opens hearings on Pennsylvania sweatshops this afternoon in city hall. Hundreds of workers likely to testify as labor leaders push for corrective legislation, with data from the State Department of Labor and Industry guiding the inquiry.
Members of the Rotary Club hosted Boy Leaders Club guests including Walter Hyels president, Duane Pogle and John Craker principals, Gould and Deyo, Joseph McGrath and Howard Robbins among attendees. Attorney Frank Lyons spoke on The Art of Cross Examination with illustrations. Guests C. L. Swit and Clyde Brown also attended.
Merger Pa June court orders county restitution of excess fees charged for marriage licenses. Judge J A McLaughry requires each official to repay 1077.95 dollars. other details include parole for an individual and pending dismissal of certain charges.
Representatives of the Corry Taxpayers Union met with City Council during the regular session to agree on equitable revaluation at the triennial assessment. Aimed to reduce total city valuation by about thirty percent, the plan seeks equalization of assessments rather than a fixed cut and cites perceived unfairness in current valuations. Further talks with the union are expected to refine an understanding and implement a fair basis for taxation across the Corry School District and city.
Duane Fogel and Charlotte Schramling from Junior High win American Legion medals for courage leadership honor service and scholarship. awards presented by Hlmer G Cardar Post and Ladies Auxiliary. Margalys Klinger and Norbert Bachompe awarded at St Edward’s School during eighth promotion exercises. Milon L Brown and Mrs O W Bracken in charge. each pupil receives a large medal a lapel medal and a certificate of honor.
President Roosevelt moved to defuse a congressional revolt by raising compensation for war disabled veterans above the earlier economy plan. He will present a compromise proposal to 10 House leaders, while the House Steering committee pauses action. Polls show a looming Democratic split as leaders fear a defeat if liberalization does not occur.
Washington reports three Roosevelt emergency measures near enactment as the Senate plans to approve the conference report on the two cent local postage bill, extend the gasoline tax, and shift tax burdens to power companies. Other bills awaiting conference include railroad economy and homeowner mortgage relief. Roosevelt signed a resolution cancelling gold payment clauses, making all US money legal tender.
Illinois, reporting from about 90 percent of precincts, shows roughly three and a half to one in favor of repealing federal prohibition. Delegates pledged to repeal joined eight other states in ratifying the eighteenth amendment. Final tallies: 1,110,983 in favor and 290,893 against as results came from 6416 of 7248 precincts.
Sidney B. Whipple reports former National City Bank chairman Charles Mitchell told a New York jury he was nearly broke in November 1931 amid income tax evasion charges. He said by then he had pledged nearly all his securities to J. P. Morgan & Co for collateral on a $5 million indebtedness, noting Morgan’s awareness of the high odds. The testimony included a brief defense, with judge admonishing against extraneous remarks.
Aboard the President Roosevelt at sea June 6 the American delegation indicated a flat 10 percent tariff cut for all nations at the world economic conference. Leveling trade barriers is deemed vital with a universal tax cut as the first major objective. The U S move hinges on Congress granting tariff readjustment authority. if not, others may propose it.
Indiana voters faced a pivotal test on repeal of the 18th Amendment as the traditionally dry state weighed ending Prohibition. The day marked the first serious challenge to the repeal movement amid strong sentiment in early states, with Indiana long viewed as a rigid stronghold against liquor.
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