21 Jun 1935
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1935
Page
1
Officials including Lamont and L Hadley of Carnegie Steel push consolidation amid port and unit merger talks. Farrell and other leaders spearhead the effort to unite Wheatland, with chairmanship seen as key to steering negotiations over the coming week.
A terse, garbled line suggests ongoing struggle and resilience. The fragment implies inner resolve amid confusion, with no clear events, dates, or named people to anchor a full report.
The readable fragments sketch a tense moment with Betty and a judge in a confusing gallery. A police inspector questions a suspicious stranger as dialogue drifts among scattered phrases about murder and motive in a foggy, strained narrative.
The legislature approves a graduated income tax to fund school districts statewide, with 1936 as the effective year. The bill, amid amendments, passed the Senate 48 to 5 and returns to the House before reaching the governor. Estimated two year revenue ranges from 25 to 85 million dollars, easing salaries for teachers across the state.
Judge Arian P. Rossiter 72, Erie County president judge, says he is glad to retire from public life because he has no patience with the present regime. At a dinner in his honor in Ishlington he criticizes Roosevelt era policies and public spending as undermining the constitution during a time of national emergency. The Erie County Bar Association hosted the event at Girard. New Rotary president elected with Johnsen of Roanoke named president-elect. Robert Hilt of Columbia to lead Rotary International.
Normal street car and bus service resumed in Omaha as a two month strike ended. Two people were killed and more than 50 injured during protests in South Omaha where strike sympathizers stormed cars and attacked operators. National Guardsmen ordered to quell rioting will be withdrawn by tonight, Governor Roy L. Cochran said.
The Ruth bill clears conference after Senate amend. referendum on a constitutional convention set for September primary with delegates elected in November. If approved, draft constitution votes would occur in 1986. Legislature limits new constitution debt to 50 million dollars, tied to tax-backed repayment.
A new road linking Waterford to West Erie, named Route 79, opens yesterday, offering motorists a shorter, straighter route to Erie and reducing curves. State workers place Route 79 markers as traffic along Edinboro Road must stop at the Edinboro Waterford intersection near Kearsarge.
Senate Progressives from both parties push to force an early vote on Roosevelt's higher income tax plan. Senators Burton Wheeler LaFollette lead a cross party bloc claiming support from Republicans and Democrats to amend the tax bill with higher levies on fortunes and corporate incomes. Dem leaders oppose and seek to defer action to next session. Wheeler urged prompt action to reduce business uncertainty and aid recovery.
Washington June 21 Ewing Mitchell ousted Assistant Secretary of Commerce charged before the Senate commerce committee that steamboat inspectors took gratuities from ship operators and that steamship companies were allowed to escape federal fines. He alleged improper inspection let a vessel sail from Texas to the West Indies in May 1935 with only two propeller blades instead of four and that agents of Lyles Brothers Steamship Co paid gratuities to inspectors in San Juan Puerto Rico.
Harrisburg June 21—the assembly authorized Attorney General Charles Margiott to call a state wide crime conference in Harrisburg. The resolution, sponsored by Rep. Samuel Weiss and passed by the Senate, provides a 2000 dollar appropriation to cover costs of the event.
Harrisburg reports tax troubles lingered as the 1935 legislature reconvened to finalize revenue bills expected to raise about 110 million in two years. A proposed one mill increase in personal property tax drew continued opposition from administration leaders while a county collection plan could net under eight billion but shift duties to counties, sparking further debate on a second mercantile tax and a two cent check rate.
Paris June 21 Capt Anthony Eden appeared to win a diplomatic victory and avert a Franco British rift over Britain’s accord allowing Germany to build a large navy. Premier Laval said frank talks continued tomorrow, noting France’s reserves and close collaboration with Britain while several issues still needed ironing out before an accord.
Washington June 21 Roosevelt's broad social and labor reform program advances toward enactment. Old age pensions unemployment insurance child welfare and bargaining rights of labor are in the Wagner labor dispute bill and the social security measure. Conference committees seek to resolve major differences before final approval and White House signature.
A 17 year old Sack Ray, son of Mast High School principal Joh W Ray of Erie, drowned in Bear Lake after a rowboat capsized during a trip with peers. His body was found by draggers after a lengthy search by New York deputy sheriffs, about nine feet from the scene and 200 feet from shore.
Pittsburgh June 21 river men retrieved the bodies of Franke Christ 40 and his wife Margaret 38 after an automobile crash near the Washington Crossing bridge sent their car into the Allegheny River. Christ was an employee of Pittsburgh Provision & Packing Co. in Wilkinsburg. The couple, from Mifflinvale, were carried to their deaths when the auto collided with another vehicle and crashed through the bridge railing.
Sen. John G. Homsher of Lancaster was re-elected president pro tempore of the Senate with 27 votes to 18 for his Democratic opponent Twasven Roberts of Northampton. The veteran legislator, known as the grand old man of the Senate, will serve until the regu me received.
City changes to storm sewer plans aim to cut costs before building a disposal plant. Director Stanley H. Nichols returned from Harrisburg after meeting Health Department officials. Councilman Nichols prepares a report for a special session with District Engineer Young to review revised plans and possible overflow connections to reduce storm sewer length and expense.
Washington June 21 The House opposes removing unnecessary utility holding companies as in the Wheeler Rayburn bill. A secret administration poll suggested the death sentence provision could fall between 0 and 40 votes, prompting Roosevelt to push for abolition features in conference. Philip Gadader, head of utility executives, accused the bill of usurping power and called for amendments to keep it a regulatory measure.
Constable Leon R. Tiffany was remanded to county jail yesterday afternoon for failure to pay costs of 109.19 dollars. He remained jailed this afternoon awaiting payment or bond in Erie County. The case against Catherine Elehynski, Corry, ended with a not guilty verdict on illegal sale of liquor to a visibly intoxicated person, with Jana costs assessed.
Organized Labor leaders will propose a new licensing law next week for federal regulation to replace abandoned NRA codes. The plan aims to hold Labor gains while avoiding conflicts with Supreme Court limits, with the American Federation of Labor closest to admitting a legislative proposal to Congress.
Connellsville, Pa June 21 The body found beside a railroad track at Evans Station remained unidentified today after federal agents viewed it and said it was William Mahan wanted in connection with a kidnapping case. Grange leader dies in MuntNingdos Pa June 21 William F MGM 68 past master of Pennsylvania Grange died suddenly at its home after a stroke attack.
Members of the Board of Bdweston will meet in special Session Monday evening to consider bids for the Concord school, discuss depository questions, and review WD program cases. Officials may present new projects halted by funds to advance completion. State workers paid after emergency $2 million appropriation signed by Governor Burle.
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