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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1935
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes Senate action and tax plan discussions with mentions of groups, officials, and location hints such as Ephrata and Pennsylvania. Details are garbled and names or dates are not reliably readable.
Harrisburg June 19 United Press Governor Earle charged Sen William H Clark Chester county Republican with soliciting bribes in return for support of administration appropriation bills Clark offered favorable action in the Senate appropriations committee in exchange for liquor store insurance his firm would receive about 3500 from a 92000 policy The governor said he would push the matter before the Senate tonight Clark has served in the Senate since 1927 and was once a candidate for president pro tempore The investigation centers on payments tied to six records made by Kalodner and Margiotti officials involved include sums for a Philadelphia Rapid Transit study a crime conference and an attorney general operation aid
PA House endorsed amendments to a Sunday bill allowing municipal Sunday movie showings after 2 PM if voters approve. The measure, aimed at revising the 1794 blue laws, would let towns decide by local referendum. Other bills on Sunday sports and dog training also passed the Senate and await final House action.
Harrisburg June 1 The Republican Senate leadership endorsed a tax package aiming for 128.5 million dollars in net revenue for the biennium, evenly split between revived capital stock tax 26 million and corporate net income tax 26 million while other levies raise 82 million. The plan awaits the governor's signature with a one cent gasoline tax increase slated for 22 million and other taxes considered.
Harrisburg reports the House committee on highways killed the Howell Senate bill authorizing 18.96 million dollars from the motor license fund to ease road taxes in political divisions. The 14 to 13 roll call shelved the appropriation, while another proposal to add roughly 50 thousand miles of second class township roads to the state system was recommitted by a 35 to 12 vote.
A senate house conference committee agreed on a Reed bill to establish permanent voter registration in third class cities, including Corry, awaiting floor approval by both chambers to send the measure to Governor for signature. The plan adds two registrars per precinct, one for each of the two major parties, raising total registrars to 60 from 48. Pittsburgh and Scranton currently have permanent registration. agreement also reached to apply the system to Philadelphia.
Corry taxpayers would share in a graduated income tax aimed to raise about 20 million dollars annually for schools. The measure, restored to its original form, was on the Senate third reading calendar for today. Proponents cite constitutional questions but anticipate court support. exemptions apply and rates rise with income, with revenues pledged to relieve real estate school taxes.
Heavy rainfall over the past two days plus a shower starting this afternoon improved the crop outlook in section 4g. Nearly an inch fell, ending a dry spell that slowed growth. If future weather remains favorable, a bright vegetation season is anticipated with limited damage seen so far.
In Washington on June 19 the House approved a rule limiting debate on the Wagner-Connery labor disputes bill to three hours. Leaders pressed for rapid action as the rule was adopted after about an hour of debate. The measure remains open to amendments while drawing constitutional challenges from both Republicans and Democrats.
Police probe a double murder at a Wilkinsburg apartment where Mrs Mary Stewart 29 a Pittsburgh University graduate and former teacher and her son Norman 3 were found slain. The husband Novial Stewart 40, a former dentist, is missing since Friday after a reported struggle. Evidence includes a garrote and bloodstains. neighbors and landlord alerted police.
In Bear Lake ten miles south of Brocton New York a 21 year old Erie East High coach John W Ray drowned after a boat with four boys including Warren students David Deardorff 14 Joseph Mathis 12 and Sheffield lad Richard Cartwright 12 capsized in a heavy wind. Emmett Massicker rescued the three boys while Ray disappeared. Deardorff and Mathis are sons of Warren residents M H Deardorff and the Mathis family. Ray had been a freshman at Ohio Northern University and was a noted athlete in the Erie East High School program.
Harrisburg June 18 Brete 4935 reports the assembly will end Friday with no further legislative investigation authorized. A nine member committee to study state money for old age assistance blind pensions and moth ers assistance will be named by the House speaker the Senate president pro tempore and the governor. A report with recommended legislation would be filed with the next session.
In Warren Me a touring orchestra bus wrecked after colliding with two cars. Philip Magidson 19 of Pittsburgh died en route to Knox County Hospital. Eleven others were injured, several seriously, as the troupe members escaped with varying injuries.
Harrisburg June 19 the senate approved a Republican substitute for the Democratic administration workmen's compensation reform act. Senator Alonzo Batchelor led the measure to liberalize benefits, claiming higher max and min rates, larger death benefits, more medical care, and total compensation rising from 6500 to 7000. Critics argued it may reduce some workers' already existing benefits.
The senate supports the Clark amendment allowing employers to keep their own pension plans if approved by the federal government. The vote tally was 51 to 35 amid strenuous objections from administration leaders as final passage of the measure looms later in the week.
a 1835 report describes a 347 inmate mutiny at kansas penitentiary coal mine near rising, with convicts sealing the 720 foot level, hostage taking, gallery damage, and massive fire. guards and superintendent trapped as smoke filled the mine. officials reversed fans, restoring ventilation and quelling the uprising. inmates sought dismissal of Dr. Parker amid accusations of incompetence. no one injured.
Washington June 19 The House Interstate Commerce Subcommittee struck out compulsory abolition of holding companies in the Wheeler Rayburn public utilities bill and granted the SEC discretion to regulate holdings. President Roosevelt praised the Senate abolition plan and warned many holding company dividends are eroded before reaching investors. The panel sent the revised measure to the full committee for possible rapid action.
Scribe Harry Winston unveils the world’s largest cut diamond, valued at $750,000, within a secured showroom. A messenger delivered a second gem as Winston called for the stone to be placed on a black felt mat for display. The scene unfolds as Winston notes the diamond’s origin and the awaiting polishing.
Pittsburgh June 18 the Civilian Conservation Corps in western Pennsylvania announced redistricting and three new sub district headquarters to take effect July 1. Western Pennsylvania will be divided into ten districts or seven sub districts with new HQs near Easter Jefferson County southeast of Brookville Westport Clinton County and south of McAlvey’s Fork Huntingdon County. Simultaneous notice of new camps approved by Baltimore headquarters says camps will be constructed in Henwan Cube and others rented for the duration of the warm weather.
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