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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1933
Page
1
Erie reports indicate talk of retirements for Corry Postmaster C Sumner Bentley and Erie Postmaster Joseph Hanley amid a federal investigation into fund handling. The anticipated replacements include Harry Auer for Corry and Herbert Schlaudecker for Erie, with broad Democratic backing but no official word yet from Washington.
London June 15 James M Cox of Ohio was elected by the bureau of the world economic conference as chairman of its vitally important monetary commission.
June 15 A $238000000 naval building program plans 82 new warships over the next three years announced today by Secretary of the Navy Swanson.
James M. Cox said the United States Great Britain and France were on the verge of an agreement to stabilize the dollar and pound. He noted negotiations were delicate and an announcement could come soon. A widely rumored rate suggested the dollar sterling target near four dollars.
Harrisburg June 16 Flam ing haired Cornelia Bryce Pinchot will lead the picket line of sweatshop strikers in Mahonoy City at noon today The governor s wife announced her plans on return from Shamokin where as a member of the sweatshop investigation committee she heard workers from the City Shirt factory Mahonoy City describe conditions that fed their strike A girl testified at Shamokin that ventilation was so poor she fainted repeatedly and required medical attention The witness said she earned six dollars for two weeks work and three dollars and seventy-five cents of that went to pay the doctor There were no rest rooms or seats and workers fainted while the bosses left them Uhe participant in the baby strike in Allentown she noted Soon after she joined the strike wages were reported increased Complaints were made that Mahoney City police barred Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union organizers from operating
Washington reports show House Democrats 170 to 35 expressed support for Roosevelt veterans compromise and sent the independent offices bill to conference. A White House meeting failed to yield quick adjournment while a presidential veto on the independent offices bill loomed if the Steiner Cutting amendment passed. Roosevelt planned to stay in Washington after adjournment amid congressionally prompted travel changes and a Groton School graduation option for Franklin Jr.
A seven man balloon crew from Akron attempted a tethered flight when the Goodyear No 8 balloon struck an electric line near Bay Village. The 80,000 cubic foot balloon tore the interurban wires but caused no injuries. Pilot Frank Trotter led the flight with trainees aboard. accompanying visitors included Mr and Mrs Madison from Meadville.
Exiled Soviet leader Leon Trotsky told United Press at Prinkipo Island that closer Soviet American relations could stabilise world politics and economies. He argued collaboration would curb Japan and Germany’s military aims and urged decisive steps beyond general conference rhetoric, anticipating action from a new U S administration. Continued on Page Six.
Injuries from the Warren Mobile collision claimed the life of Tater Oberman, owner of the Pair Store on South Center Street. His wife died instantly in the crash near Titusville, and Oberman died at Warren hospital after his arrival. His son Aaron, who had been at his mother's funeral, stood by his father as he passed. Brothers Max and Isaac survive, with wide sympathy from Corry friends. Worldly details note Walter Golf, a Pittsburgh attorney, also died from injuries in the same collision.
Jimmy Mattern began the Bering Strait leg from Habarovsk toward Nome, Alaska, with a fogbound start pushing his journey into a second attempt. The flight, seen as among the world’s most dangerous routes, crossed frigid Siberia toward the Aleutians, but heavy weather forced an early return nine hours after takeoff.
New York June 15 The nations railroads asked their 000 employees to accept a new wage reduction of 12 to 14 percent. The notice was sent to the unions with invitations to discuss the issue. Arbitration machinery under the railway labor act is to be tested as the 21 unions prepare to meet in Chicago. The action follows a temporary one percent cut now in effect through January 31 1982 and extended to October 1.
Temperatures dropped to the freezing point overnight, frost damaging beans corn tomatoes and other crops. City gardens and rural areas reported heavy losses though some southside hills escaped. Potatoes, cucumbers and peppers were also harmed with subfreezing readings in parts of Venango and surrounding counties.
Paris reports France will default on its war debt payment due today after a prior December failure Greece informs the United States it plans to default the July installment on its American- financed cantonal project. Oil prices rise as Tide Water Oil announces a four cent increase to 40 cents per barrel.
Stockholders of the Corry Hospital Association re elected the present board for the coming year at the annual meeting held last evening in the Municipal building. Miss Ethel T. Cole, superintendent, reported May activity showing 80 patients and 407 days of service with 3 free cases for 252 days. May included two deaths, ten births, 17 major operations and 12 minor operations. A small operating profit continued for the second consecutive month, with hope that reduced expenses and better pledge payments will allow settlement of old accounts.
Veterans and local business leaders are urged to attend a mass meeting at Erie Stadium next Monday, June 19, where officials will explain proposed economy measures affecting veterans pensions and disability payments. The Veterans Council of Corry says the public, especially local merchants and service clubs, must understand the impact as pension funds to many, including businesses, would be slashed.
Three European nations defaulted their June installments while Britain and Italy paid small portions. Britain sent about ten percent of its 75.95 million dollar debt, with France Belgium and others expected to pay nothing. Roosevelt framed Britain’s move as prudent partial payment, while seeking revision talks to follow. London may dispatch a debt revision mission headed by Neville Chamberlain.
Philadelphia dated report states a youth confessed to police to the slaying of Rose McCloskey in Fairmount Park. The victim, a 10 cent girl, was beaten and knifed after being spied upon on a park bench. An accomplice and other suspects were arrested and questioned as the case unfolded.
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