Extreme disparities in urban living standards surfaced
A Federal Real Property Inventory study of a metropolitan industrial area reveals stark contrasts: 708 families live with gas lighting, 5 702 with kerosene or gasoline, and 79 256 heat with stoves only. Thousands lack running water and sanitary facilities while 6 881 homes exceed $20 000 in value and 8 802 units are unfit for living. The director notes overall district living standards are high countrywide, yet some pockets remain at the lowest level. the country needs more $2 000 to $5 000 homes with basic utilities. The aim is national improvement to relieve production and employment pressures.
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Pmvey
Crime Capitals and the Push for Law and Order
Police Chief John O Connor argues a policy of tolerating criminals failed to curb crime in St Paul. A wave of kidnappings tests public faith as reform groups rally to dismantle gangs and reform the police. Similar campaigns unfold in New York City as Gov. Lehman pushes crime dispersal to curb metropolis losses.
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St. Pal
John O'Connor
St. Paul
New York City
Lehman
St. Pruitt
St. Pet
Congress approves mileage pay for vice president
Washington June 29 The United States will pay the vice president 20 cents a mile for travel to preside over the Senate after an amendment to the legislative appropriations bill. The measure passed the House 282 to 73 despite opposition led by Rep Taber. Senate unrest and noisy prodding in the chamber followed as Vice President Garner struggled to restore order. government space pressures prompt talks of moving agencies to Baltimore and Philadelphia and of temporary wartime style buildings to house offices.
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Washington
United States
Senate
House
John ‘Aber
Congress
Doln N. Garner
Brouse
Taber
Joseph ‘T. Robinson
Gner
Robinson
Garner
Baltimore
Philadelphia
John
Franke Keefe
John Barry
Bradford
Pierence Keefe
Twenty Years Ago Journal Clippings June 30 1915
A storm with lightning near Newell Gates narrowly missed injury as a bolt struck nearby. Corry Brake Shoe Company plant sees rising activity with busier shops. Social events include Miss Sacha Lippman visit and Stratford Club dinner at Colonial Hotel. Travel notes cover weddings and guests from North East to Bradford as well as local farm work and temporary wartime storage.
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U.S. Brake Shoe “Company
Controversial Talk Aims at Boxing Greats and Racial Implications
In Corry Evening Journal a discussion notes the recent string of heavyweight shocks with Baer, Carnera, Braddock, and Louis rising in quick succession. It hints at a Louis versus Braddock bout and recalls historic champs like Johnson, Jeffries, Flynn, Moran, and Willard, while speculating on race and national destiny in sports.
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Corry Evening Journal
Corry
Sgtt
Mex Baer
Carnera
Braddock
Besten Baer
Joe Louis
Jack Jahnson
Louis
Johnson
Jeffries
Flynn
Moran
Willard
Dempsey
Tunney
Smoky Davis of Warners Studio Keeps Hollywood Smoke Alive
June 20 Hollywood reports on Wred Davis nicknamed Smoky a key special effects expert at Warners Studio. He creates authentic tobacco fog for crime scenes using a bellows gun and incense aided by charcoal and sandalwood. Davis has worked 15 years in the field after learning explosives handling in mines in Nevada and Arizona.
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Hollywood
Davis
Gmolry
Aits
Nevada
Arizona
Moslems and Ethiopians Threaten Axis Moves in Africa
A British-ruled view notes Mussolini aims at Ethiopia and contemplates closing the Suez Canal. A French report from Addis Ababa quotes Haile Selassie on a Muslim alliance, suggesting Moslems could disrupt Italian supply lines if Abyssinia comes under attack.
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Great Britain
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Africa
Suez Canal
East Africa
Abyssinia
Near East
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Yiphammed
Mhissolini
Abyasinta
Egypt
Soudan
Hats Grow Bigger in Jubilee Day Styles Across Paris and London
Paris styles shift to oversized hats with large brims and tiny crowns as Duchess of Kent leads the trend on Jubilee Day. Designers report strong influence from British and Parisian runways with black remaining a favored color and feathers or floral accents appearing on brims. Pugilism recovers amid fashion notes and floral motifs dominate print dresses and sailer silhouettes.
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Paris
Duchess of Kent
Scotland
Grune
Eatrich
London
Star Signals Birthdates and Daily Fortune
Daily star readings note July 21 to August 22 as most favored. General indications apply to all. morning is good, afternoon excellent, evening doubtful. Suggest putting plans into action as travel and exploration may occur, with potential interest in science or philosophy during July 1985 and February 1936. Sorrow and travel themes appear. overall guidance emphasizes personal benefit through small steps.
Parochial School Hero Freely Rescues Two at Pool
Frederick Wight, 14, of Franklin, once again saves two youngsters at the Franklin Parochial School picnic held after a recent gathering at Camp Perry swimming pool. The act follows earlier incidents marked by danger from fire and rash actions during mid December 1935 and recalls a prior rescue in 1985.
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Frederick Wight
Franklin
Franklin Parochial Schol
Camp Perry
Ridgway High selects Big Run principal to lead
The Big Run principal with two years at Big Run School District Liam Norman has been elected Ridgway High School principal. He will assume duties in September after a Ridgway Board of Education special meeting at the Centennial building this Thursday evening.
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Fudgwiry
Wifeliam Norman
Big Ru
Big Run
Ridgway High School
Ridgway Board of Education
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Newell Gates
Gi Wi Gates
Jennie Sullivan
Carl Taylor
Eli Barlow
Big Spring
Murray Olds
Miss Wilcox
Stratford Shakespeare Clu
Colonial Hotel
North East
C. H. Bagley
Rand
J. B. Brown
L. M. Christie
Wright
Arthur Christie
Alfred Barlow
G. T. Kincaill
Harry Auer
Rosselas Brown
Mesdames Davis
Seaver
Usher
Nort
J. Walter Glough
North Center Street
G. H. Crippen
Mr. Heath
Fleet McCray
Hollywood Film Shop
Scott's St
California
By RL Scott
Oprahsk
Coleman
N. Ys
Faurot
Goodyear
Inecix
Corry Auto Supply
E. Main St
W. M. Anderson
H.W. Armitage Gare
Ridgway High
Tel
Penna. 6
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Streat
Corry, Penn
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