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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1939

Page

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Bracken Favored for New County Relief Board Seat

Corry resident Olin W. Lineken discussed for reappointment to Erie County Public Assistance Board after resignations at Governor James request. Local Republicans reportedly support Bracken despite party affiliation. P. J. Grant and Homer Brown also eyed for reappointment. Corry lauded for providing strong, representative service to the relief board.

Olin W. Lineken Corry Erie County Public Assistance Arthur H. James Bracken Dournai Greymer Harrishure Sin P. J. Grant Homer

Sixteen Revenue Proposals Hit Pennsylvania House Committee

Harrisburg March 10 Sixteen revenue ideas were sent to the Ways and Means Committee for scrutiny despite Gov James urging the state run on existing yields for the next two years. Proposals ranged from a disguised state lottery to a five cent per square foot billboard levy while other bills seek to extend exemptions and defend current taxes. Representative Edwin Winner led measures to enforce emergency relief tax investments for the next biennium and to shift some tax burden away from industry, individuals, and corporations. The debate centers on replacing taxes with alternatives and easing industrial burdens while preserving emergency measures.

Morey J. Potter United Press Harrisburg House Arthur F. James Revere Edwin Winner Montgomery Ways and Means Hia George J. Harle James Anla

G O P House Measures Offer Tax Relief Debate

Chairman Winner promotes measures tied to emergency relief taxes and an amnesty credit plan. The package proposes a 686 cent levy per 25 cent admission and a five percent refund for employees under an incentive tax scheme, with seven percent emergency levies, per Page Three report.

Anna G. O. P. Houme Winner Barle Hemil

James administration shakeup hits Erie highway staff

Speculation runs through Erie county over the James administration purges of highway supervisors. Artin F. Schwindt of Erie is out and George Stowe, caretaker in Corry, may be named assistant county superintendent. Stowe, a Republican with road-building expertise, would win support in the eastern county. Two assistants, Schwindt and William J. Pope of Erie, were dismissed. both earned 1860 a year.

Highway Department Erie County James Artin F. Schwindt Erie Corry George Slowe Highay Pinchot Barle Schwindt Stowe

Italy Draws Mild Territorial Demands Against France

Italy formally presents to France a note claiming rights in the Djibouti port in French Somaliland and a railway to Addis Ababa with Italian minor rights in Tunis. Proposals seen as less drastic than earlier Tunis Nice Corsica demonstrations, easing tensions.

United Press ONDON Italy France Djibouti Somaliland Addia Ababa Tunis Nice Corsica Chamber of Deputies Neville Chamberlain Prague Czechoslovakia Bratislava Pistyan Bystrie Trent Emil Hacha Martial Jaye Madrid Jin the

License funds for roads only amendment proposed

Senator LeRoy W. Chapman of Warren County introduces a constitutional amendment to restrict motor license funds to road building and maintenance, requiring two legislatures and voter approval. Pennsylvania motorists would gain protection from using motor funds for general government costs, says Joseph A. Rupp of the Pennsylvania Motor Association, backing the measure.

LeRoy W. Chapman Warren County Pennsylvania Jom A. Rupp Moxze | Pedeyalion

Dr. G. M. Studebaker Dies at 72 in Erie

Dr. George McClelland Studebaker a retired Erie physician died at home aged 72. A Slippery Rock native he earned a BA from Grove City College and an MD from Baltimore Mont College. He began practicing in 1897 and retired in 2001. Funeral services set for Monday afternoon.

Sewing Project May Be Resumed

Corry is under strong consideration for reopening the WPA sewing project. The tumor was confirmed at WPA district offices in Erie though officials said hiring depends on available quarters. A recent check shows about a dozen relief clients eligible for employment with the project, with expectations of more as the project is renamed. A room in the federal building is sought as quarters for the work relief force.

WPA Erie

Delayed Trial Set For Pennsylvania Democrats In Graft Case

Twelve leading Pennsylvania Democrats named in a Dauphin county grand jury indictment on payroll padding and conspiracy with state employees and insurers are not expected to face trial for months. Dauphin County Judge Paul N Schaeffer and District Attorney Carl B Shelley discussed bail and surrender readiness with defendant counsel. Judge Schaeffer is overseeing graft probes into the Earle administration as the September grand jury resumes action while the January grand jury has been excused but subject to call.

Uniteds Press Harrisburg Dauphin County Mae Distrit Carl B. Shelley Shelley Paul N. Pebaeifer Tts

Click magazine copies pulled from stands in Harrisburg

Harrisburg news dealers withheld the April 1 issue of the pictorial magazine Click at the request of Dauphin County District Attorney Carl H. Shelley who objected to partially nude photographs. Shelley described the imagery as immoral and reported that dealers agreed to withhold issuance after he combined objections to the magazine.

Harrisburg Harristune Dornhin County Carl 3 Shelley Capitality News

Col Estes Improves After Stomach Ailment

Col Estes is reported resting comfortably at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after a stomach ailment. He had come to provide services for Mrs Cruce Marvin 72, mother in law of Gov. Arthur E. James, and was to be buried today.

Wilkins-Barre Col. Carestes Taxps Arthu E. James WiiWea-Barré Colonal Fstes Cruce Marvin

Extortion Note Sparks FBI Probe In Philadelphia

Philadelphia report states extertion note targeting Julia W Williamson a socialite and Girl Scout executive. Investigators seek the writer who had threatened two other prominent girls with kidnapping. notes were sent to students around Rittenhouse Square Midtown area.

Philly United Press Philadelphia Julia W. Williamson National Girl Senat Natés Genienalky Fealdente Rittenhouse Square

Award for decorating Y rooms goes to local contractor

The committee awarded the decorating and repair contract for the M C A Ely rooms in the Barnes block on First Avenue to Larry Sandatrom after seven proposals. Work includes wall washing, plaster repair, painting, floor oiling and minor carpentry and electrical tasks with opening hoped by April 181, while public donations will help furnish a full game and recreation area.

Barnes Block First Avenue Larry Sandatrom D. A. Hillstrom Renan Carl Carlson Lester Loons J. Donald Watson Mately

Northwest Airlines tests oxygen equipped plane to Euston

Northwest Airlines announced a test flight from Minneapolis to Euston at 11:59 a.m. while over Green Bay Wisconsin. The non stop flight cruised at 15 500 feet and 270 miles per hour using newly developed oxygen equipment.

Minneapolis Min Northwest Airlines Euston Green Bay Wis

Youth Perched on Bridge Demands Job Refusal to Budge

Cleveland on March 10 Ray Stara a 19 year old sat atop a narrow bridge span above traffic and girders. He threatened to stay until someone offered him work. Police could not reach him despite four officers approaching from multiple angles. He read a book and joked with reporters while taunting officers.

United Press Cleveland Ray Stara Erlas Dosa Stanu Poiler Init Ray

State Department to Enter Milk Crisis

New York state department vows no violence in the ongoing milk strike after a warning by upstate dairymen. Dispatches indicate farmers grow impatient as some refuse to sign contracts to support the invalidated federal milk marketing agreement while awaiting higher court appeal.

State Department New York New York City Danters

Head on Crash injures two cars near Waterford

Two automobiles collided head on about 1130 last night two miles east of Waterford. Occupants escaped serious injuries. One car driven by George Dewey of Watersfort and the other by Vernon Prant of Buffalo Road Brie faced damage. A Church vehicle with four aboard overturned. no serious injuries reported. A Spartansburg resident was in a separate crash near Karls Inn east of Union City with heavy damage but unclear injuries.

Waterford George Dewey Waters Fort Vernon Prandt Buffalo Road Brie Roy A. Chuch Glenmore Avenue Ine Gancus Pennsylvania Niotoe Rio Orea Spartansburg Karsl's Inn Union City

AFL and CIO clash over labor unity plan in New York

AFL negotiators unveiled a separate labor unity proposal with major concessions to industrial unionism. The CIO sought to form an American Congress of Labor including all unions, plans blocked by AFL opposition and a Roosevelt White House briefing. Cloudy weather with possible rain or snow and rising temperatures accompany the report.

New York American Federation of Labor Iabor At & P Congress of Industrial Organizations Federation Amerlcan Congress of Labor CIO John IL Lewis AFL Roosevelt Joint Committees Thal White House

Opening Pomona Grange meeting draws 600 attendees

Sy J. Taber National Grange master spoke at Erie County Pomona sponsored gathering. Attended by about 600 people from Pennsylvania to Ohio, with local attendees from Corry Beaverdam and nearby towns. He urged unity to aid national recovery, criticizing debt and labor policy while advocating farm price controls.

Sy J.taber Erie County Pomona Erie Pennsylvania New York Ohio Yesterdaty Miax Pauline Swanson Corry Zoe Cummings S$. R. Lyons Oril ‘Thompkins Beaverdam Tahoe Brenchman Nations Grange Washington

Pitt Students Strike After Sutherland Resigns

Pittsburgh students staged a one day protest after the resignation of football coach Jock Sutherland. Classes were disrupted as mourners wore black bands and held funeral services for football, while leaders accused university policies of de-emphasizing athletics. Sutherland was abroad addressing Rutgers, with coach Hammontree and others noted in the unrest.

Pitt Sutherland United Press Pittsburgh Pitaburgh Goa Jock) Sutherland Brie Omieland Ty University la John G. Rowmen New Brunawick N. J Rutgers University Ilinnét New York City

Toleless Shoe Ban Proposed By State Representative

Rep Randall Emart introduced a health bill in the legislature to ban wearing toeless shoes for women except during the summer months. The measure aims to address health concerns cited by supporters.

President to renew request for relief funds and budget moves

Washington report says President Roosevelt will renew his request for 150 million dollars in relief aid after House conference with Senator Clifton Woodrum. The plan includes possible tax and corporate policy changes and a focus on financing the recovery effort amid discussions on defense and emigration matters.

United Press Washington Clifton A. Woodrum House Roosevelt Woodrim Hid Woodbury Jkt Yiner Roodewet Atale Xecumul Unie Gill Stat bin Jantiay Witdsiye Mit Corporation Ubher Cupltiel Itr Lingess Treasury John W. Hanes Flennie Alten Wy Hinrking Winc Ronnevelte Howe Senate Brazil State Department Oswaldo Aranha Walter Staten

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