02 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1937
Page
1
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Merchants and Corry Golden Rule Club members opposed the 40-hour week bill for women as unfair while officials discussed three companion bills to place unemployment relief and welfare distributions under county boards. The measures, backed by local Republicans and Democrats, would give county boards exclusive control over eligibility and fund disbursement with a state allocation of 5.7 million dollars for March relief.
United States Steel Corporation will announce wage increases for thousands of workers and implement a 40 hour work week with time and a half for overtime. A $3 per day minimum wage for common labor will be set, replacing many lower rates, as the company aligns with agreements reported by the Pittsburgh Press. The changes follow talks with labor leaders and are part of broader negotiations on industrial bargaining.
Sainte Wil, Pa March 2 State Trooper Anthony Sunitte who remained silent during the Leist of its whuddy Stacey Gunderman will defend himself from the witness stand his counsel John Dugan announced today as selection of a jury nears Gunderman will positively go on the stand Dugan said as the tenth juror was selected before sidon to Ley. Sunitte and charge of first degree murder. Gunderman a husky 25 year old rookie was convicted of second degree murder Thursday after Supreme Court Justice George W Maxey ruled out a first degree murder verdict Gunderman admitted that he struck Monsizhan in self defense and threw him on the floor and jumped on him when he allegedly became vicious He will testify in behalf of his superior officer Duggan said
The Agence Espagne reports Loyalist troops from the South Tajo sector have reached Toledo and occupy the Cigarrales quarter as fierce fighting continues for control of the ancient city and its fortress Alvarvar. Another Loyalist column crossed the Tajo toward Terrinins, threatening Toledo from a new front.
By United Press report from Mar del Plata Argentina the confessed kidnapper and alleged slave driver Jose Caneco identified as Gancedo an itinerant ranch worker confessed to abducting Eugenio Percy Tinola known as Linda Leigh baby He faced no capital punishment and likely will be sent to Ushuaia prison after more than a hundred hours of questioning Police say the motive and full details remain under review with continued coverage promised.
Harrisburg March 2 bids for construction of a 9.4 million dollar finance building in the capitol complex will be requested before April 15 officials said. The State Authority Board approved public improvements totaling 11.907 million dollars to house the treasury revenue and auditor general departments now in the main capital.
About 2,700 workers across nine Berks County hosiery mills were paralyzed as a progressive strike expanded. Union officials said plans to close 22 mills were proceeding, with all work expected to halt by week’s end. Approximately 120 workers are normally employed in the industry in the county.
A blast at the Carnegie Tunnel Steel South Chicago works killed one worker and injured eight, three seriously. Nine men were evacuated to the company hospital. five received first aid. Gas fumes hindered rescue as the entire plant shut down.
City Council may sponsor plack topping or dirt street repairs through WPA aid if property owners petition and agree to cover material costs. The decision rests entirely with the property owners per municipal executives.
In Harrisburg a bill to complete permanent personal voter registration across Pennsylvania was introduced. Sponsored by Rep. James E Lovett at the request of Secretary David L. Lawrence the proposal would apply to boroughs towns and townships. It mirrors the 1935 act for 44 third class cities and aims to extend to Philadelphia the first class city with permanent registration.
Council discusses revising residential property assessments to pursue equalization of valuations. Mayor and councilors weigh steps at the court of tax revision and capital use, aiming for fairer burdens without broad rate increases.
Rome approves a plan for universal military service for men aged 18 to 45 and expands armed forces. The government seeks economic independence, scientific mobilization, and a five year extension of war materiel production to withstand external pressure from France and Britain and counter the Berlin axis threats.
A special committee led by Mrs. G. Q. Barry plans to redecorate and refinish auxiliary rooms at the Corry Hospital to aid the institution. The group includes Mrs. Fi Loveland and Mrs. J. B. Grahan, with Mrs. C. M. Howard and Mme. F. S. Austin. Mrs. Harry Auer resigns as treasurer due to ill health after ten to twelve years of service. Mrs. WE Loveland fills the unexpired term. Thirteen members attended yesterday afternoon’s Nurses’ Home meeting.
Harrisburg March 2 Governor George H Harle announced the appointment of Charles A French Ellwood City as state fish commissioner replacing Oliver Detbler whose five year term expired January 20 French is to serve a new term in the agency that oversees fishery matters and conservation efforts in the state.
A brief earthquake rattled Ohio and neighboring states including Kentucky and West Virginia. Windows and walls shook, with reports of building movement and minor structural damage in scattered areas. Authorities reported no widespread injuries.
Dedication ceremonies for the Consolidated school in Clymer will occur Friday evening at the central site with Principal speaker Dr Arthur E Beso of Chaubaugua Trstitution. Local officials and WPA representatives will attend along with community organizations. The building has been under construction since March 1988 and was scheduled for opening February 2.
Washington March 2 President's message to Congress cites 19 wave airlistment and NRA type ideals. The final SEA policy review by a committee chaired by a professor and a manufacturing exec highlights wage distributions and labor balance as central to a broad reforms program. The report is praised for aiding Congress in reconsideration and shaping policy guidance during a period of industrial change and labor relations scrutiny.
In Detroit in March a jury of one judge and a panel found nine men linked to the Black Legion guilty of conspiring to mail oblique propaganda and to other acts during 194? and 1984. The defendants include Arthur Le Lapp brigadier general Roy Hepner and former Highland Park mayor N Tuy Markland. Sentences for the conspiracy range up to five years under Michigan law.
Major Péter J. Stevenson of the U S Army reserve warned at a Golden Rule cult gathering in Pirot Presbyterian church hall of a pervasive pacifist current in schools and churches. He urged preparation for conflict and called for a national force large enough to deter other nations, proposing 4 000 000 enlistments.
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