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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1934
Page
1
Rural or IO TT MD section reports on local repairs and improvements, noting community efforts, but the readable text is fragmented and offers limited concrete details about specific projects, dates, or involved organizations. The garbled OCR confines the usable facts to general mentions of maintenance and local infrastructure.
Incomplete report mentions a sixth driver, city street scenes, and shifting directions toward St. Charles. Names and details are garbled, making exact identities and events unclear.
A partial, unclear report notes an incident involving Vincent at a local establishment. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene with an ambulance called and the situation unfolding near a kitted venue. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
Havana dispatch reports President Mendieta consolidating power after violent Sunday clashes between government supporters and extremist gunmen. Ten loyalists were killed and many injured as a parade backed by the ABO party took place. Four gunmen died in an explosion tied to the assault. Joaquín Iturrín Saenz, ABC treasury secretary, claimed the parade proceeded with no flags lost. The government then announced measures to curb political terrorism in response to the riot.
A severe street brawl on First Avenue late Saturday drew a large crowd and prompted calls for action from residents. Witnesses say the melee started near a drinkery and included a participant stomping a fallen man’s face. G H Skinner traveled to Cleveland for the day.
Frederick Othman reports from Hot Springs Virginia that NRA leaders and the industrial advisory board discussed a tentative shift. They agreed supervision of local industries and certain price fixing code clauses may be modified to reduce burdens while keeping NRA fundamentals intact. Johnson indicated formal recommendations would come after further study in coming weeks.
Dr F P A Orwin a prominent Austin dentist and businessman was wounded in both legs after stepping into a trap set to protect a ginseng bed in Coudersport Pennsylvania. County authorities held U S Walker an Austin farmer in jail awaiting developments in Orwins condition. They allege Walker set the trap a gas pipe loaded with a 12 gauge shell exploded by wires to a rat trap driving a nail into the shell.
INDIANAPOLIS Ind June 18 Lieutenant Edward M Johnson assistant superintendent of Municipal airport and Lieutenant James L Bruce of Terre Haute were killed in a plane crash at Lawrence in northeastern Marion county.
DETROIT five men were critically burned in a napthalene tank spill at Ford Motor Co River Rouge plant. Physicians feared they may die. The injured include Martin Rayils John Evans M Vartaning John Mesh and Walter Tittaworth. Eight others escaped with minor burns. about 200 workers escaped injury in the explosion and ensuing blaze.
Washington June 18 The Senate adopted the conference report on a 1 718 billion deficiency bill with 525 million for drought relief and up to 2 billion for relief under the president. Huey P Long attacked leaders while Robinson pledged a vote on the farm relief conference report as the administration's 1 billion housing bill remains.
United Press reports the rail pension act awaiting President signature would mandate compulsory retirement with annuities for railway employees, create a three member Railroad Retirement Board, and set annuity calculations based on years of service with employee and employer contributions totaling into a Railroad Retirement Fund.
Officials said no planned Civil Service examination for administrative and liquor store staff for the time being. The list of prospective employees compiled since the year began was discarded on June 15 under a law from the last special session. Examinations are to be held twice a year if needed, with standings valid for six months.
Washington reports the American ambassador in Berlin William Dodd has been instructed to protest vigorously against Germanys new financial decrees that led to a six months moratorium on all foreign payments. The State Department announced today. The piece notes a liquor control conference in Harrisburg with Clyde Smith leading the licensing bureau and Wilhelm Findner representing Pennsylvania.
Eldorado, June 15. Dr. Homer Meyers a wealthy prominent dentist was found dead in a farm near Equality. He was shot twice in the back with a pistol found near his body. A Saline County deputy sheriff photographer and a newspaper reporter assisted in the investigation.
Heavy showers finally arrive easing a severe early June drought. Cloudy skies keep rain ongoing after noon, with farmers and gardeners hopeful for more soaking rain. Forecasters predict continued showery weather tonight and Tuesday, likely beneficial for crops and vegetation.
Word came today of the death of Rt Rev Walter H Overs former rector of the Church of the Ascension Jamestown N Y and later Episcopal Bishop of Liberia He died of heart disease at his Jamestown home Burial will be in Jamestown He was born in England and served as a Methodist missionary representative in Africa before returning to New York where he became an Episcopal minister and was elected Liberian bishop after seven years in New York churches
Washington June 18 details of a House investigating committee report charging Major General Benjamin D Faulois with inefficiency and law violations. The document criticizes favoritism in plane contracts and wartime aerial operations, urging overhaul of the corps. The panel cites four months of probes into Army plane procurement and bids, with ongoing hearings funded by a $20,000 appropriation through the summer.
Prosecutions may follow after several dogs in the First ward along East Church street were poisoned since Friday. Dogs belonging to Bar1 Button, Arthur Goring, and C. W. Hicks were affected. two more dogs are missing and presumed dead. One dog belonged to Paul Tox was saved with a stomach pump. Button’s dog’s stomach was sent to the state lab in Harrisburg for analysis with expected results. Owners vow to pursue every possible measure to identify the poisoner and secure prosecution.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court for W R Kellam an automobile salesman of 47 Wealth Street Hile Pa The petition lists liabilities of 7200 and assets of 16 The liabilities stem from endorsement of a demand note held by Union Trust Company of Erie
United Press reports steel union leaders prepare to press for collective bargaining rights and a three party arbitration board while opposing current labor conciliation measures awaiting Roosevelt's signature. The plan prioritizes workers grievances, bargaining for the represented workforce, and immediate steps to enforce union rights, as operators and administration contend over wage and work conditions.
Sixteen survivors including Captain Davilt Frich of the Norwegian steamer Scnut Hansun were plucked from an open lifeboat after a fire doomed their ship off the Chile coast. The Zacapa rescued them after 50 hours at sea en route from Shire to Jacksonville with cargo of nitrate of soda and potash valued at 350000. Seaman Walter Erickson died, and Capt Finch and chief engineer Leonard Anderson remained aboard until all hope faded. The crew's later fate from Cuba was reported uncertain.
The 1934 Summer School opened at the Junior High school with about seventy five students. Classes are being organized and will be ready for regular study on Tuesday morning. The program is under Miss Sarepta Albert Mrs Mae McCormex and Misa Leona Reed with Mrs Ralph Carroll directing for six weeks offering make up work and advanced study opportunities.
Pennsylvania rumors say Governor Gifford Pinchot could receive a Roosevelt administration diplomatic posting, possibly ambassador to France, after his term ends. The move would thwart an independent Senate bid and alter the 1930s Pennsylvania political balance as Democrats seek to deny Senator Reed reelection.
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald said Britain would answer the latest United States note on war fleets and potential payments. He denied any plan to hand over Bermuda or other adjacent islands with no defensive value to the empire.
Brighton authorities report a woman's torso found at the Central Railway station linked to a seaside resort murder mystery. Initial claims of ties to a broader international disappearance were dismissed by police. Authorities note a brown fibre clue and are examining possible connections to a missing person case.
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