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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1936

Page

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New Deal Is Issue Farley Tells Delegates At Big Convention

Corry school debt grows to thirty thousand nine hundred nine dollars as the board authorizes a five thousand dollar loan from the National Bank and Trust Company of Erie to meet sinking fund obligations and salaries while awaiting state aid.

Farley Polens Senauskas Corry Board of Education National Bank and Trust Company of Erie Irie Bank National Bank and Trust Company Iniat Foans Barnea Supt. Dewey J. R. Dearing Mary Anderson Concord School Elizabeth Ti. Ranney

Careful Drive Planned Against Fourth of July Firework Violations

City officials announce a strict campaign against sale and possession of fireworks within limits from now until July 4. Mayor Glen Miller Director Al Duke and Chief John Planigan warn violators face fines or jail. Residents are urged to report any fireworks activity to police immediately.

Glen Miller Gafety al Duke John D. Planigan

The Road to Ruin: May Employment Upbeat in Dim Season

Washington reports May showed an unusual rise in employment and payrolls. The Labor Department records 88,000 more workers hired and a payroll increase near 6.7 million over April. Secretary Perkins notes May gains exceed any seen in 1922 and 1923, despite the usual summer slowdown.

Washington Laboor Perkins

Lieutenant Lindsay Bansel and family die at sea

United Press reports First Lieutenant Lindsay M. Bansel and his three children perished in a high seas plunge from the araly transport Chateau Thierry in the pre dawn darkness. The radio message states the fatal incident occurred between June 22 and 23 as the ship operated off the coast, with details continuing on page five.

United Press New York Lindsay M. Bansél Aving Bier Araly Chateau Thierry Lindsay Mf. Bowser al’ Corps

Unemployment relief riddle nears solution in Pa Senate

Arrisburg June 23 A bipartisan six member sub committee appointed by the Republican controlled Senate finance committee moves to test the validity of the Democratic administration estimate that 55000000 is needed to fund relief until January first The June appropriation of 493111 will be exhausted tomorrow disbursing direct relief to 975000 persons The group includes Chairman John J McClure and members Gelder Buckman Huffman Roberts and Sonnes with Democrats Roberts Huffman and Sonnes on the panel

United Press Arrisburg Pennsylvania Senate Finance Committee John J. McClure Delaware Senate House Warle Karl de Schweinitz

Corry Men Released In Forgery Case

Two Corry men Fred Laird and John Haight were taken into custody over forging a WPA check. They were released after questioning and returned to Corry as federal authorities continued the investigation. Police say the men were not involved and other angles are being explored. Pension Bill Passed in Harrisburg. The administration's old age pension bill aligning state statutes with the Federal Security Act was finally approved today by the House.

City Corry Fred Laird John Haight Erie Federal Treasury Department David S. Gifford United States Tien Harrisburg House

Democratic convention opens with Farley attacking GOP over New Deal

James A. Farley opened the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia with a pointed critique of Republican opposition to the New Deal. He framed the campaign as a choice between continuing New Deal relief and returning to the old order led by financial interests. He argued Republicans and financiers push detraction to undermine Roosevelt’s program. The speech referenced ongoing battles over national policy as the convention continued, with page 4 continuation noted.

United Press Convention Philadelphia James A. Farley Fhe Bald Joss Roosevelt Farley

Lehman Presses Minimum Wage Plank In Platform Fight

Gov Herbert Lehman of New York and Sen Walter George of Georgia clash over the New Deal platform at the Democratic convention. Lehman demands a strong minimum wage plank while George shifts to the resolutions committee, signaling split lines between left wing voters and southern conservatives.

Amies Press Philadnuphta Herbert Lehman New York Walter F. George Georgia Robert Z. Wagner Lehman Contoversy Lebaan Wagner George Resolutions Committee Paga Five

Labor Leader Approves Democrats' Platform O.K.

Washington June 23 An unusually strong Democratic labor platform was drafted to appeal to militant workers. Jon L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers left President Roosevelt pledging miner support in the campaign, leading observers to believe most of his demands were met as he departed.

United Press Washington White House Jon L. Lewis Lewis United Mine Workers Roosevelt The Mans

Death Penalties For Two In Metro Seminik Killing

Warren Pa June 23 two male members of a hired killing trio were sentenced to death for the murder conspiracy and execution of Metro Seminik innkeeper. Polens and Sennuskas pleaded guilty. appeals planned. The widow Mary Seminuk received 1.5 to 3 years for second degree murder related actions.

United Press Warren Metro Seminok Youngsville John Polens Joe Senauskas D. A. Arird Farison Mary Semmuts Polens Senanskay Senatsiens Seminik Arird Earl V. MacDonald Waren Sennuskas Resteil Corry Pittsburgh Senauskas Rarle Amen Lyne Mra Mary Seminuk Metro Seminus Upi

Corry Veterans Await Cash on Bonus Bonds

Postal officials reported delays in cash payments on bonus bonds for Corry veterans. Over $50,000 in bonds were certified for cash and expected to be paid by the previous weekend, but recipients were still awaiting funds as congestion at Pittsburgh delayed processing.

CORRY Corry Anil Vieihity James TP Sullivan Belicf Pittsburgh Wesert Pennsylvania

Karpis pleads not guilty to kidnapping slayings

Alvin Karpis, last major Barker-Karpis gang figure, pleads not guilty in St Paul to federal kidnapping charges involving William Hyman Jr, a wealthy local broker, as the case unfolds in federal court.

Karpis United Press Paul Alvin Karpis Barker-Karpis William Hyman, Jr St. Paul

Lehman Likely to Run Again at Democratic Convention

Philadelphia dispatch reports Governor Herbert H. Lehman of New York taking a lead role at the Democratic convention. He reviewed a minimum wage plank with party leaders and planned a session with resolutions chief Robert Wagner. Secretaries and Bronx Democrats suggested Lehman would pursue re election, though Flynn said no state plans were discussed.

Uniter Prose Philadelphia Derbert H. Lehman New York Robert Wagner Resolutions Committee Leitman New Dent Sevlp Haward Flynn Bronx Flynin Lehman

Guard killed in Portsmouth clash at Wheeling Steel plant

A clash at the Wheeling Steel Corp plant in Portsmouth Ohio left one guard dead and several others wounded. George Meyers, a fourth company guard, was killed in the fighting between guards and pickets during the incident reported June 23.

Portsmouth United Press Wheeling ‘Steel Corp George Meyers

Republican Chairman Rap Farl ey in Radio Address

New York June 29 Republican National Chairman John J M Hamilton urged unity at a New York rally to portray the Roosevelt administration as a key issue in the presidential race. He criticized Farley and Roosevelt and praised Alfred E Smith while appealing to 3500 New York Republicans. The speech attacked past Democrat rhetoric and framed the party as the nation’s hope for normalcy and strong government. Hamilton noted Warley as an ally and mocked past statements by Farley and Warley.

John J. M. Hamilton Washington Alf M. Landon Roosevelt James A. Warley Alfred 7. Smith New York State Hamilton Rive Bight Gov London Republican Party Mir Clliens Anattack Farley Warley Salt Lake City

Favorable U S Trade Surplus Reported for May

Washington reports a favorable trade balance of nine million nine hundred thirty eight thousand dollars for May as shown by the commerce department. The May surplus highlights improving export performance and broader economic factors.

United Press Washington United States Commerce Department

Charge Permit For Club Would Benefit One Man

Burien R. Laub, assistant district attorney, urged two charter amendments to permit Bolish American Club of this city to sell liquor. In county court yesterday Judge William Hirtig weighed the recommendation as Laub, first master in a club incorporation case, reported on an investigation into the Corry club and noted that applicant Wladyslaw Granosta was fined $100 previously for beer sales without a license. Continued on Page Seven.

Burien R. Laub Bolish-Amercai Club Chip Rooms West Wayne Street William &. Hirtig Mon Laub Corry Club

Farm Belt Battleground Shifts in 1936 Campaign

Topeka Kansas June 28 Former Gov Frank Lowden of Illinois joins GOP farm drive as campaign plans for agriculture unfold Governor Landon asks Lowden to Topeka July 9 for a farm vote strategy conference Reg Clifford R Hope expected to join the conference group in shaping the campaign.

Lewis Larkin United Press Topeka Kans G. O. B.lurge Frank ©. Lawsen Tinois Art M. Landau Kansas Lowden Reg. Clifford R Hope Landon

C F Brown talks on Roosevelt Highway progress

Clyde F Brown president of the Roosevelt Highway Association spoke to Rotary Club members detailing the highway history and improvements. He noted straightening sections resurfacing and benefits to cities along the route as traffic and revenue increase. Eighteen members and one visitor, J Kenneth Winters of Erie, attended with group singing led by Mrs Boyd Parker.

Clyde F. Brown Roosevelt Highway Association Rotary Club Mr. Brown J. Kenneth Winters Erie Brown Boyd Parker

Barber on Trial for Drowning Wife in Los Angeles

A tentative jury was chosen to try Robert S. James, a red haired barber, on charges he drowned his wife after failing to kill her with rattlesnake venom in Los Angeles.

Robert S. James

Modification of WPA rules studied for post July 1

Bernard Cochran Evie WPA director studies new work relief regulations. He expects changes to employment eligibility possibly including borderling cases where property owners not on relief rolls are declined. Officials will learn the exact rules in Harrisburg when district directors gather later this month to receive explanations.

Bernard Cochran Evie WPA Harrisburg

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Gop Republican Challenge Republican O. K D.A. Ahird Raps Farley Bolt Alfred E. Smith Jos Senauskas John G. Polens Metro Seminak D. U. Arird Solzi Garland Hirt Middlewest C. F. Brown Roosevelt Highway Barber
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