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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1930

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Hoover Rebuked On Pension Bill In Both Houses

President Hoover faced broad opposition as a pension bill for Spanish war veterans passed the Senate 86 to 6 and moved to the House. The White House expected a veto but House leaders planned swift action to pass the measure over Hoover's anticipated veto. Republicans Bingham Waldott and four others joined 83 Democrats and one Farmer-Laborite in backing the bill. The vote showed a wide repudiation of the president's position and signaled swift passage over a veto if the House follows.

House Senate Congress Hoover Mr. Hoover Bingham and Waldott Connecticut Gillett Massachusetts Reed Pennsylvania Hastings Delaware Watson Indiana Republian

Heat Wave Kills Across Chicago District

United Press reports extreme heat sweeping the central west with records set in the weekend. Chicago saw 87 degrees, many sought parks and beaches while aid was sent to the poor. Nine deaths in the city, plus multiple fatalities in surrounding states, highlight the deadly heat.

United Press Chicago Midwest Paxton Neb Ilinois Missouri James Jackeson Park

Corryboy 70 to Sing in Local Concert Tonight

A former Corryboy with growing fame in the concert world returns to the city for an appearance at the Senior High School tonight. Baritone Federal Les Whittlesey, currently of Detroit, will perform a vocal program. Mrs Mizahsth Robns Davis accompanies, offering two pieces including Rachmaninoff Prelude in C Minor.

Les Whittiesey Lorilimander Elmer C. Carrier Post American Legion Mms Whittlesey Detroit Mich Mizahsth Robns Davis Rachmanior

Northwestern sites bid for new federal prison

United Press reports 105 sealed proposals from northwestern Pennsylvania and southern New York communities offering sites for a new federal penitentiary. Bids will be opened and a committee will select the location in about a month. The $9.8 million prison is planned near Hile, Pa., the East's prison population center.

United Press Washington Department Pennsylvania New Yorke Prion Hile

Corry Man's Father Badly Hurt in Fall

Harry Roberts, father of Meg Crum of West Pleasant street, lies in critical condition at Huntingdon hospital after a ladder fall during repair work at Mount Union High School. He suffered a fractured left leg, a broken wrist, and possible internal injuries. Mrs Crum remains at his bedside.

Harry Roberts B. €. Crum Huntingdon Hospital Meg Blaine Crum West Pleasant Street Huntingdon Nuries Mount Union Crim Roberts Mount Union High School Hs Coalition

Army officer becomes chief of prohibition

Amos W. Woodcock U S District Attorney for Maryland is named to head the prohibition unit under Attorney General Mitchell after July 1. The 46 year old officer is a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve who served on the Mexican border and in World War I. His appointment, announced yesterday, is expected to face little Senate opposition and is praised by Senator Tydings who says Woodcock is a dry, capable administrator.

Amos W. Woodcock U. S Maryland Prohibition Mitchell Washington Woodcock Coloniel Arty Reserve Corps Woodwork Senate Tydings Dem I Bureau Oitehell Aine Woodcouk

Jealousy and poison tragedy grips Proctor family

In California, Mrs. Earward Proctor poisoned orange juice shared with her husband and their three children, allegedly driven by jealousy over an affair with Weta Caplin. Proctor then killed herself after his confession and a prior attempted self harm. The three children died as investigators reviewed the marital dispute and Proctor’s affair with Caplin.

United Pren Hastian Gabruel Calif Earward Proctor Weta Caplin Anooing Tate Proctor H. 3. West

British Labor speakers aims and methods outlined

Rev Ben T Wilson new pastor at First Unitarian Church spoke to Rotary about his observations of the Labor Movement in Wayland and Britain. He traced education propaganda, 1200 Labor meetings on the naval conference, and noted youth ex service men and motherhood as key factors shaping the party's rise.

Ben F. Wilson Rotary Club Wayland Ben T. Wilson First Unitarian Church Hotel Corry Great Britain Wilson Hamisay MacDonald England Tie British Labor Party Ta H Im Labor Party Britain Speaker

Patrolman Linked in Graft Charges in Pittsburgh

Herman Shaul a 42 year old South Side patrolman freed of graft charges yesterday by Magistrate Sween ey faces the police trial board today in connection with the same case. Eight youths aged 16 to 18 confessed looting slot machines and gave Shaul part of their takings. Two men who admitted stealing the gambling devices were fined fifty dollars each for maintaining gambling machines. The pool room where the machines were located was fined twenty five dollars.

United Press Pittsburgh Herman Shaul South Side Sweeney Police Trial Board Shaul Nre

Automobile Crash Kills Philadelphia Man Near State College

Alexander Smith of Philadelphia was fatally injured in an automobile accident near State College. He was taken to Center County Hospital in Bellefonte where he died shortly after the crash.

Altoona Sime Alexander Smith Philadelphis State College Smith Center County Bellefonte

Bandits Grab $31 000 In Two Bank Heists

In Grand Rapids a Savings Bank branch was robbed by three bandits who seized $11,000 in cash after restraining staff at pistol point. They fled to a waiting car with two accomplices. another bank heist added about $20,000 in cash.

Bandits United Press Grand Rapids Mid Grand Rapidst Savings Bank Toy

Mayor Pushes Plan for Traffic Light at Smith and Center

Mayor C L Alexander revived city efforts to obtain state approval for a traffic light at the Smith and Center streets intersection and to establish a local state highway patrol sub station. He said traffic checks and photos would be sent to the State Highway Department with data supporting the need. Officials agree the intersection faces traffic problems solvable only by a light and seek state assistance for maintenance on East Columbus Avenue while pursuing a through-route on the south side linking Spartansburg and Spring Creek routes.

Smith Center Streets State Highway Patrol C. L. Alexander State Highway Department Alexander Highway Department Smith and Center Street Supt Payne Eliie County

Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed for Tonight

WIZ network airs Lopes band on Pure Oil program. WABC presents Romany Patteran at 7 30 p m. WEAR features Eveready hour at 8 p m. WIZ NBC salute at 9 p m. WABC closes with Midnight melodies at 11 30 p m.

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Sharper Returned for Hearing in Local Case

Harold Baker, Branford, arraigned before Alderman Porter on charge of passing worthless checks. He pleaded guilty and was bound over to county court. Baker had just completed a term in Clearfield jail for similar offenses and was brought back for a hearing. Police report alleged fake son of Bradford oil operator passed about 125 dollars in checks. Warrant filed at Clearfield prompted transfer to Corry police after two months’ jail time. Regional authorities in Warren and Jamestown plan charges after disposition here.

Porter Harold Baker Clearfield Branford Ruppepsburg Ito B. Porter Batter Bradford Oil Corry Clearfield Connty Warren Jamestown

Coca Cola Included In Senate Probe

The Senate agriculture committee broadened its inquiry into FDA testing of pure food and drug products to include Coca Cola. Officials said cocaine derivatives were found in the unfinished product used to make cola, but none were found in the finished beverage.

United Press Washington Senate Agriculture Committee Drug Unit The Agriculture Department

Southern Grass Transatlantic Flight Battles Headwinds

Dublin reports strong headwinds on the Southern Grass westward route from Ireland to New York. Capt Charles Kingsford Smith and crew radioed progress from 500 miles off the Irish coast, noting slow speed and cautious optimism as they fought through persistent winds.

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