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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1931

Page

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Peru Believed Finally at Peace as Rebels Accept Jimenez

County officials plan reelection as 1931 races approach. Allan H. MacLean may take a post in Washington, DC. Charles B. Davis weighs a state appointment after Harrisburg talks. Otto Herbst noncommittal on reelection. Several county offices see incumbents running for another term.

Peru Jimenez Allan H. MacLean Lie Weterhuis Washington Charles B. Davis Joseph F. Rogan Board of County Commissioners MacLean Harrisburg Davis Otto Herbst William ©. Hirt Common Pleas Const Henry A. Clark Orphans Court Davies B. Yard Aniette Young Odessie Plate Reg H. Howell Register of Wills Rollo McCray

Leaders Press for Adoption of Raskob's Plan

Washington reports that Democratic leaders push Raskob's plan to modify Prohibition. The plan would let each state craft its own liquor rules, with national approval via referendums and conventions. Debate centers on whether the next Democratic national convention will back change.

Washington Uwe Emewibhl Raates Benalyr Duc Nei VY Robinson Ray Witte Paula Raskob Sibalkh Jenders Fang Lise F Anegr Eophus Daniels Raleigh N. C Aileg Democrats Tiey Parby Tellette Ube Vonting Sue Lbs Alfred E. Smith Wickersham Commission Hoover Congress Jowett Shousa Democratic Nation New Hampshire Rhode Island New York New

Legge Quits as Head Federal Farm Board

Alexander Legge resigns as chairman of the Federal Farm Board after pressure from Congress and a controversial years in office. Hoover urged his departure to allow new leadership amid debates over agricultural policy and market prices. Legge had faced criticism for outspoken remarks and clashes with lawmakers.

Legge Federal Farm Board United Press Washington Alexander Legge Tederil Farm Board White House United Trew Fam Board Capitol Hill Congress Senate Agricultre

Naval Accord Aids General Disarmament Effort

United States officials view the Franco Italian naval settlement as lifting obstacles to global disarmament ahead of Geneva talks. Secretary Stimson says disarmament is a process not a step and notes US military strength is at a minimum while underscoring American stake in the forthcoming conference. Observers await formal terms of the Franco Italian agreement amid drafting difficulties.

Washington Mar Mather Stimson Hergauds Geneva United States Lang

Former Corry youth held for court action

Titusville authorities continued investigation into four youths arrested early Thursday in Union City for stealing gasoline from Mosier service station on South Main. Ben Sisley, 17, alleged gang leader, held for grand jury action. three younger youths under 16 may be handled by juvenile court. The group allegedly stole from N Marks & Sons, had a joy ride to Corry, gas exhausted, then were picked up by Patrolman Smith. Sisley formerly resided in Corry. his father was recently arrested in Titusville connected to a bootlegging operation and jailed in Meadville.

Crawford County’ Court Titusville Union City Mosier South Main Street Ben Sisley B.A. Kerr N. Marks & Sons Corry Smith Bisley Crawford County Meadyitte

Donation Aims Kane M E Church Improvements

In Kane Pennsylvania two unknown benefactors pledged sixty thousand dollars to enhance the Kane M E Church, contingent on raising twenty thousand dollars for a new parsonage. Planned improvements include a dining hall gymnasium and recreation rooms with construction to begin when weather allows. A ninety five dollar postage stamp authorizations by Congress were noted as upcoming.

Kane Marely Congress

Outline plans for universal draft system in wartime

Washington May 6 Bernard Baruch former head of the War Industries Board prepared to testify before the new war policy commission this afternoon his ideas aim to minimize war profits and balance burdens. Three war veterans organizations urged a universal draft or government control of all men and industries during wartime. Ralph T. O’Neil American Legion commander urged legislation for mobilization of men money materials and food price and wage fixing and production regulation to avoid exploiting labor or capital. He argued stronger control could have cut World War I casualties and costs.

United Press Washington Mat Bernard Baruch War Industries Board New War Policy Commission Congress Hurley Ralph TV. O'Neil The American Legion O'Neil

Passing Of World News Paper Blows Journalism

Adolph Ochs and Clark Howell reflect on the demise of the New York World, purchased by Scripps-Howard. They call the paper a diligent crusader, independent and fearless, noting its fate tied to Joseph Pulitzer. They foresee the prohibition issue shaping next election politics and party realignments.

New York Times Atlanta Constitution United Press Los Angeles New York World Scripps-Howard Adolph S. Ochs Ochs Clark Howell The Howell Honolulu Joseph Pulitzer

Study of Student Drinking at Carnegie Tech Conference

Pittsburgh reports to the Mid-West Conference on student drinking as a serious campus issue. Penn State, University of Tennessee, and Notre Dame delegates describe measures to curb abuse, including student regulation at Penn State and a student court at Tennessee. Notre Dame notes faculty control. overall progress remains uncertain.

United Press Pittsburgh Midwest Carnegie T Ech Pennsylvania State College University of Tennessee Notre Dame University Harrisburg C. 8 Christian Penn State Snepp Timothy Beniis Notre Dame

Oil City Man Shot by Bandit Near Death

Walter Shaw of Clily Pennsylvania was critically wounded during a failed robbery in a parking lot near a theatre. He resisted the hold up and was shot twice in the abdomen. Dorothy Dudueste, found with him, was held on a robbery charge as the suspect, a Pennsylvania Oil Company employee, was arrested after a police chase.

Oil City Jineurness ST. Louis Mar. G Walter Shaw Clily Toley Shaw Vie City Hospital Ti Hots Wifeiam Surand Dorothy Dudueste Fim Pennsylvania Oi Company Bil Heen Statler

Probers Hear More On Scranton Water Case

Harrisburg March 6 The House Utility inquiry committee will hear from Charles H Loveland of Wilkes Barre and Roy Husselman of Cleveland on expenditures and engineering aspects in the Scranton Spring Brook Water Service rate case. James Egan may testify about a stock transfer. Senate hearings resume Monday with Julius Ro Parr testifying. Parr refuses to name the Scranton banker who allegedly warned him of a decision before the election.

United Press Harrisburg House Utility Cou Scranton-Spring Brook Water Service Company Charles H. Loveland Wilkes- Barre Citizens’ Committee Public Service Commission Scranton - Spring Brook Company House Roy Husselman Cleveland James Egan Senate Julius Ro Parr Scranton Registration Commission Warr Lie Senate Scranton Commission Aad

Tim President Marding damaged en route to New York

Bulletin from Paris reports the Tim President Marding damaged while en route from Hamburg to New York and heading to Southampton for repairs. The note comes amid a string of market and labor activity across the United States, with other dispatches noting legal, auto market, and strike developments.

United Press Paris United States Tim Marding Hamburg New York Southampton

Java Rocked by Tremor Destroys Homes and Feared Deaths

United Press reports tremor in Provklli Java caused widespread damage. Thousands fled as flights of fish? no. Reports say many houses destroyed and injuries confirmed. Islands experiences power and communication outages with river Tjtuppen cited. In Mauritius Port Louis cyclone fatalities feared. city dark with banks and businesses closed as reports filter in.

Fress Amsterdam Java Tolay Cape Town Mir Port Louis Mauritius We de France

County Unemployment Committee Formed in Erie County

D. Desmond and E. Whli iesey named to Erie county division of Pennsylvania state unemployment committee. County Controller Harvey Wills, chairman, set first meeting for Thursday at the courthouse. Initial plan focuses on mobilizing township borough and city officials for immediate public improvement work nationwide. The committee includes Rabbi Max Carrick, Arthur Motley, L Zahimer, Michael Harrison, James Shields, D J Desmond Carry, C H Eastman, Mrs W T Ryman, Mrs Maude Farnsworth, and FLE Whittlesey.

D. Desmond E. Whliiesey Erie County Pennsylvania State Unemployment Committee Harvey Wills Romit Willig Court House Willis Max C. Carrick Arthur W. Motley State Employment Bureau

Los Angeles Relief Bond Issue Voted

A $5,000,000 bond issue to fund improvements for the city's unemployed was approved by a small margin in yesterday's election. Voters will also pass two school bond issues totaling $720,000 on March 27 to provide employment in the building trades.

Unitea Press Los Angeles Yeaterday

Governmental shift as Lima faces rapid coup in Peru

Provisional power in Lima changes hands as Lt Col Gustavo Jimenez arrives with aviation troops to seize the government. Sanchez Cerro supporters and Arequipa leaders signal new terms while navy remains cautious. The coup is completed without bloodshed and the capital falls under new junta control.

Lima Peru Gustavo Jimenez Aviation Corp Navy Pany Y Fund Ads Corps Cat Lills P. Sinchex Cerro Sanches Cerro Sone Sanchez Cerro Pres Sanvhea Cerin Jimenes Col Chilio Arequipi Capital Jimenez Ricardo Elias Supreme Court Lias Dr Lias

Bank raid in Treece leaves cashier shot and bank looted

Three bandits robbed Treece State Bank in Kansas today, shooting Cashier George Humble. He was taken to Pilche, Oklahoma hospital in serious condition after two robbers entered while a lookout waited in a car.

United Press Ch Kas Mer Treece State Bank George Humble Humble Pilche Okla

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments

Radio listings from WABC WEAF WIZ NBC networks feature Tony's Scrap Book Major Bowes' family Rhythm choristers Billie Jones and Ernie Hire Theatre of the Air The schedule lists 5:15 p m 9:00 p m and 10:20 p m airings among others.

WABC CBS Tony WEAF NBC Major Bowes Billie Jones Ernie Hire Theatre of the Air

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