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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1936

Page

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Roosevelt expected to unveil tax plan in message to Congress

President Roosevelt cleared his schedule to prepare a tax message due to Congress, outlining three revenue types to cover a deficit from the Supreme Court AAA ruling. He warned taxes would plug a large gap and may be framed as new substitute and replacement taxes to fund farm programs and amortization.

United Press Washington Mar Roosevelt Congress Surem Court Aaa

VFW to Stage Big Stag Party at Radio Fete

Members of Lt. A W Thompson Post No 264 VFW plan a stag party to accompany the fifth annual Hella America radio program on March 3. The coast to coast NBC broadcast will start at 12 0 p m CST with the oath of obligation by Commander in chief James B Van Zandt to about 25 000 recruits. National President Mrs Winifred D Toussaint will speak on child welfare linked to the VFW National Home for War Orphans. Senators James F Burns and James Van Zandt will address, followed by the obligation ceremony. Three top dance orchestras led by Jimmy Dorsey Ray Noble and Henry Busse will perform. The event, in West Washington Street post rooms, was organized by I L Biseman.

Lt. A. ‘W. Thompson Post Veterans of Foreign Wars National V. F. W Post Rooms West Washington Stree National Broadcasting Co James B. van Zanat Winifred D.toussaint V. F. W. iAuxiliary V. F. W. National Home For War Orphans St Maton Rapids Mitch James F. Burns Soutl Carolina James ©. van Zandt Jimmy Dorsey Palomar Hollywood Calif Ray Noble Rainbow Room Rockefeller Center New York Henry Busse Chicago Il. I. Biseman

Markets at a Glance Stocks Mixed in Trading

Markets at a glance show U S Steel near a 1988 high while Bonde moves higher in light trading. Chicago stocks are irregular with curb money up about one percent. The dollar is unchanged and cotton fluctuates three points lower to seven points higher as grains trend generally lower with May wheat at 1.00.

United Press U.S. Steel Chicago

Two Die and Six Missing in Warren Hotel Blaze

Two guests died after jumping from a third floor window as a Warren hotel burned fiercely. Fire departments from Youngstown, Niles, and Warren fought the blaze that damaged the hotel and menaced Union Savings and Trust Co. building, with six others unaccounted for.

Unites Press Warren Youngstown and Niles Warren Hotel Union Savinga and Trust Co

Campaign for Church Funds Underway in Christchurch

The United Brethren rebuilding fund committee in Christchurch launches a two week drive after an initial pledge of 1700 toward a 3000 goal. Rev. Paul Weaver of Jamestown leads, with solicitors visiting clubs and citizens to aid the emergency caused by the February fire that destroyed the old church. Insurance on the building has been paid.

United Brethren Christchurch Paul Weaver Jamestown Erie Lyle R. Thom Grand Street

Naturalization Ceremonies At VFW Home In Erie

Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a naturalization event at the VFW Home in Erie county. Lanwrence A. Taylor prothonotary and official to attend. Mr Zerbe to administer oath and present citizenship papers to local residents who completed required studies and were approved by Judge Miles B. Kitts in county court.

Chester Eence Erie Veterans of Foreign Wars Lanwrence A. Taylor Erie County Zerbe County Court, of Common Pleas Miles B. Kitts

City Council to Act on Fire Truck Purchase Offer

The Cory Firemen's Relief Association has offered to sell a new pumper fire truck to the local department. City officials plan formal consideration of the informal proposal this evening after a three week wait.

Cory Firemen's Relief Association

LaGuardia Declares Citywide Elevator Safety Emergency

Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia orders city employees to operate high rise elevators amid a statewide strike that disrupts service across Manhattan. The emergency aims to protect life and public health as unrest erupts in Wall Street districts and job seekers clash with strikebreakers.

United Press New York Fiorello H. LaGuardia Manchatin James J. Bambrick Wall Street Detriet American Confidential Agency Realty Advisory Board

Quiet Weekend At Beer Places Attract No Disturbances

Police reported a calm weekend with no major accidents or disturbances at beer venues. Chief John D. Flanigan credited the campaign against disorder for the quiet state and warned beer spot operators to expect swift action if trouble arises. He noted that past prohibition era stampedes by drinkers have diminished as proprietors reinforce policing, and fewer drinks appeared on streets due to corner cementing methods.

John D. Flanigan Flanigan

Akron Threatened by General Strike

Labor leaders in Akron threaten a general strike tied to the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company lockout now in its third week. A 25 member committee of the Central Labor Union was authorized to call the strike if Goodyear uses force to reopen plants or if victory becomes necessary to win the strike.

Akron Goodyear Tire and Rubber Central Labor Union Goodyear Company Goodyear

Editor's widow escapes Minneapolis under threat

Mrs. Ed ith Liggett fled the midwest today seeking refuge from death threats following the assassination of her husband. She said she is leaving Minneapolis to protect her family and children.

Minneapolis Edith Liggett Middle West

Hauptmann Granted Second Reprieve Ahead of Execution

Belino Richard Hauptmann appears set to receive another reprieve before the planned electric chair date in the Lindbergh baby murder case. A state conference including Attorney General Witentz, Col Norman Schwarsnor, and Hunterdon Prosecutor Hauck ended with officials indicating support for delaying the execution.

United Press Thenton N. J Belino Richard Hauptmann Genera David T. Witentz Col. H Norman SchwWarsnoor Anthony Hauck Hunterdon County State House

Italians Smash Through Ethiopian Front in East Africa Drive

United Press reports Panzer command at Walian General Heath quarters cites Emperor Selassie’s forces decimated in Dessye region, with Ethiopian troops fleeing and 10,000 killed or wounded. Ras Guiding figures, Ras Teferi, and Ras Kassa noted, Badoglio expanding from Temblen to Alagi as Italians push strategic gains near the Sudan frontier.

Reynolds Packard United Press Walian Heathquarters Hiniopig Pietro Budaylly Tala Doutimanier East Africa Tum Emperor Il Selassie Dessye Soimb Iusivassy Ras Tei Sudan Badoglio Aiba Alagi Ras Kessa

Heavy Traffic On Roads As Weather Improves

Motorists benefited from the first clean driving conditions in weeks as clear cool weather drew heavier traffic across the district. Reports describe highways showing increased use with only minor spots north of the city and no serious accidents over the weekend.

States Ban Prison Goods Clarified by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court handed down decisions clarifying state powers including the right to exclude pagan made goods from their territory. Nearly twenty cases were reviewed in under two hours with no dissents.

Washington, Mar Supreme Court

Jobless Show Big Increase

United Press reports a sharp rise in unemployment in January with 1,229,000 more unemployed. The American Federation of Labor notes total unemployed grew to 12,026,000 by February 1, signaling over a million jobs lost in the latter half of 1935 as the year begins.

Vy United Press Washington Mar American Federation of Lithia Aigurs Torlie Federation Sur

Parity of Farm Income Aims as Relief Spee ded

The White House ordered the Agriculture Department to implement a new 50 million soil conservation program, successor to the AAA. President Roosevelt said the goal is parity of farm income, not prices, and pledged to uphold agricultural equality principles. Over 5,000 A A A staff moved to rapid action under Administrator Chester Davis. Countess Barbara Hutton von Haugwitz-Reventlow was reported recovering and out of danger in London.

United Press Washington Whiite House Department of Agriculture New Deal Velie Supreme Court Roosevelt Roon Evelt Agriculture Adjustment Chester C. Davis London Barbara Hutton von Haugwitz-Reventtow Hay

Westerners Standout In Near Primaries As Republicans Rally

As the GOP presses toward its convention, Gov. Landon of Kansas and Sen. Borah of Idaho lead a field of declared and dark horse candidates in the fight for Republican favor. Early primaries begin March 10 in New Hampshire, with subsequent contests across Wisconsin, New York, Illinois, and others through May 15. Borah faces Taft after key party leaders withdraw from the Ohio primary, reshaping the race.

Lyle C. Wilson United Press Washington Mar Neawvesten Aspm Landon Kansas Sen William J, Borah Idaho New Hampshire Frank Fox Chicago Republlican Chisago Wisconsin New York Ilinois Pennsylvanis Massachusetts Maryland California South Dakota Ohio West Virginia Oregon New Jersey Cleveland Knox Arthi H. Vandenberg Mich

Corry Delegation to Discuss Snow Clearing on State Streets

Corry delegates attend a hearing before a sub committee of the state legislative local government commission at Franklin on March 9 to discuss authorizing the state department of highways to remove snow from city and borough streets. The meeting also covers highway maintenance, local government costs, budgets, and education funding to favor economies. Delegates from Corry have not been named. Mrs E C Barnes returns home after several days in Allentown Pa.

Corry State Legislative Local Government Commission Franklin March Uth State Department of Highways

Peace effort delays new penalties in Ethiopian conflict

Geneva March 2 The league Sleeving committee of 18 convoked the peace committee of 13 to meet tomorrow for a new peace effort in the Ethiopian War before any embargo or other new penalties are applied. Capt Anthony Eden British foreign secretary informed the committee.

United Press Geneva League Sanc Lions Italy Anthony Eden

Italy Expects Haile Selassie to Quit Rome

Rome reports Italy expects Emperor Haile Selassie to abdicate in favor of a young crown prince who would seek peace with Italy. Britain backs oil embargo and port restrictions. Eden's stance is cautious. A parliamentary committee weighs peace prospects amid the stalemate.

Italy Haile Selassie United Press Rome Crown Pines Hanelly Relia Britain Hilen Pierro Tien Flandin Eden Mae Committee of 43 Committee of 13 Taly

Crossings Blocked at Noon and Traffic Re Routed

City traffic halted from 11 56 a m to 12 27 p m as Erie Railroad freight caused hot box problems at First Avenue and Center Street. Maple Avenue crossing opened rerouting most traffic while one block remained closed for repairs and another train moved to Union City.

City Meon Holly Erie Railroad Company First Avenue Center Street Maple Avenue Union City

Order checks on pink eye cases at schools

Health authorities ordered school officials to isolate students with pink eye to halt spread. Affected students report to the school physician and stay home until no longer troubled. About 25 cases are scattered across public schools, with a few additional mumps cases noted.

Another Jap Leader Dies in Personal Crisis Amid Revolt

Tokyo reports an army crisis list expanding after Maj. Takesuke Amano killed his superior and himself following Terazo Ando's revolt. Several other reports believed. number undisclosed. Surviving officers held in prison awaiting trial as the city returns to normal and leaders seek a new cabinet. Doll festival preparations amuse the public.

Unites Press Tokyo Takesuke Amano Talmeek Amano Terazo Ando

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N. Y F.D.R V.F.W Radio Fete Corry Veterans U. B Council Borah Hauptmann Witentz Colit Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Radoglia Franklin E. C. Barnes Allentown
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