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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1937
Page
1
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President Roosevelt signed a 1.5 billion relief appropriation to fund agriculture and relief programs, plus an extension of nuisance taxes including a 3 cent postage rate. The package also creates a railroad retirement tax and caps administrative expenses at five percent. It sets 1937 year-end budgets for 1938 and allocates funds for soil conservation, land acquisition for national forests, flood warnings, and weather stations.
In Pennsylvania near United Dress MOEDIA a man stole a truck and drove off an overhead bridge above a railroad track. The vehicle hung suspended on a line and caught fire when power failed. The driver was thrown to the roadbed and burned severely, authorities said only his teeth might identify him.
Washington June 30 General Electric Company's 1936 annual report to the securities and exchange commission disclosed that two major officers received $50,000 each in increased remuneration. Owen D Young chairman was paid $146,640 in 1936 while Gerard Swope president received $148,680. Both sums included bonuses of $40,000. Tyrone Pa June 30 George Wilson theatre open ing and president of the Wilson Chemical Society died today. He had Yuen iil several years.
Newark New Jersey June 30 Bills H Parker SP and his son were sentenced today to seven and a half years in a federal penitentiary for conspiracy to kidnap Paul H Wendel. The 65 year old Burlington detective chief and his 26 year old son received three year terms. Jury of eight women and four men convicted them last Wednesday under the Lindbergh kidnapping law. The judge recommended leniency and the sentences could have ranged to suspended terms or hard imprisonment.
Corry fire departments pumper truck was shown to Wattsburg officials in a demonstration to gauge the power of the jumper machine. Borough officials favored securing the truck and plan to secure roadways to access water points, with others to be visited to spur local protection.
The 40 voters of the Free State heard final campaign speeches as Ireland prepares for tomorrow’s general election and ratification vote on the new constitution. Political experts forecast Eamon de Valera winning a majority in the single chamber parliament and for the constitution. Over 250 candidates seek 198 seats, including Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Labour, and about 30 independents.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports two salesmen Joseph Paul Sadley and Paul Harry Christian were held without bail on murder charges in the death of Pauline Tachovalts aged 16 of Sturgeon. An inquest found the pair connected to the fatal incident after the teenager and companions were allegedly dragged from a moving car on June 13. Detectives traced the auto license and the coroner's jury ordered grand jury action.
Mayor Glen Stille announced a two hour parking limit on Center Street from South Street to Parte Place. Signs will be erected and enforcement begins Friday 8 AM to 9 PM. Violations carry up to 10 dollars, with initial fines of one dollar. Police will arrest violators as needed to enforce the rule.
Washington reports indicate federal officials planned a travel impediment and new peace machinery to end the broad steel strike. President Roosevelt urged order as the federal mediation board prepared a formal report to Secretary Perkins. The document, expected to be public today, outlines the mediation effort and potential for settlement amid labor and capital tensions.
A coroner jury in SRAM Pe June 80 held that Mrs Milzabeth Sloemater of Galesburg Ti caused the death of farmer George Merman, 45, of Mipley N Y, when her car was forced off the highway by a truck moving in the same direction. The car crossed 73 feet onto the Herman home grounds, killing Merman. The jury found her at fault but indicated she may be freed after continuing investigation.
Five boys and a woman were hospitalized after premature Independence Day celebrations. Anthony Sousa 17 and Harry Babu 12 suffered facial and hand burns from carbide powder. Angeline Camamo was burned on the leg when a boy threw a firecracker.
The Boy Scout jamboree opened officially in Washington with ceremonies attended by about 1,640 scout leaders and 27,000 scouts. Registration began at the tent city where fees and arrangements were noted as the event commenced.
An early Los Angeles case details a brutal assault and murder in Inglewood. Police chased numerous suspects including men named Eddie and others with varied criminal histories. The investigation linked a playgound assault to a former suspect and noted fear among local residents as officers intensified searches.
Early today a wreck damaged 400 feet of track between Emporium and Ridgway on the Renovo division disrupted traffic while eastbound trains faced delays and westbound trains to the city ran on schedule. Repair crews worked to clear and restore the damaged rack section.
Workers and Standard Chair factory in Union cite faced pickets while attempting to resume work after a May meeting where 41 voted to return and 33 opposed. Officials and union leaders met daily but could not reach an agreement. Orville Hatch, vice president, said a closed shop plan would be pursued as a condition of returning.
Aimee Semple McPherson will be subpoenaed in defense of John Wuest Hunt, a Harlem cult follower on trial for seducing a 17 year old girl. Hunt's attorney Hugh Macbeth announced the move. McPherson, Angelus Temple preacher, was described as a religious expert by Macbeth.
Merle Miller, 45, of ssrock siren, suffered a badly cut hand in an incident at the Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation plant. A heavy truck end tipped up catching his hand between the truck and machinery. He was treated at Corry Hospital.
ASK PROTECTION CHICAGO June 30 Inland Steel Company today demanded protection from Mayor Andrew Rooney of East Chicago Indiana and Lake County sheriff for employees called back to work at the Indiana Harbor Plant tomorrow.
Washington, June 30 The house appropriations committee approved a $448,030,000 bill to fund relief for the Civilian Conservation Corps the new railroad pension act and a joint congressional tax inquiry. Rep Woodrum of Virginia introduced the measure and urged quick floor action to meet the new fiscal year.
Chicago Police Commissioner James Allman defended police actions during a volatile return-to-work wave that left many injured across Cleveland Canton and Johnstown. Reports cite local riots at Bethlehem Steel and Republic Steel plants, martial law requests, and substantial damage as workers urged to resume production despite ongoing confrontations and picket lines.
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr and Ethel DuPont wed at six in Christchurch Delaware with both families present. The ceremony joins two prominent lineages amid a garden setting of peonies and ferns, as relatives cabinet members and New Deal supporters witness the union.
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