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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1934
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal notes coal and waterpower developments stir protests from coal and mine operators. Federal hydroelectric plants could displace coal production, delaying prosperity in coal regions. Authors warn waterpower may conserve fuel though public opposition exists to nationalization or government takeover of coal.
The St Lawrence Waterway failed to reach the needed two thirds in the U S Senate. Supporters face clarifying the project and seeking a modified treaty to ease objections. Canada proceeds with its work, risking a future independent canal that could bottleneck the Great Lakes.
Insurance officials anticipate more industrial accidents this year as re employment grows. They estimate that for every 10 000 workers, between one and over fifty may be killed during the year. The forecast urges heightened safety, ethics, and shorter working days to reduce fatigue and prevent accidents.
The Edward Everett House in Charlestown dating from 1812, once entertained figures like General Lafayette and Daniel Webster, is listed on the real estate market. This historic property showcases a premier example of its period architecture in Boston.
United Press report from Washington notes a parade of oddities from a question about a $20 hat gift to Postmaster General Farley, to a navy intelligence misread of the Fulton fire tale. The piece also mentions a rising tide of anonymous tax contributions reaching the treasury and an erratic memory of a converted yacht warship.
Paris notes Iota fabrics star in Spring fashion with three Mota linens in candy beige brown Killarney green and dark blue. Mainbocher selects green Ghen vylota and Hota Amnilota tweed mixing pink beige thread gray with angora finish. Molyneux offers Beachifota natural beige with a loose warp thread. Quadritota a blue fabric with angora rim details suits resort frocks hats purses and gloves.
Mary Helen Burns daughter of Mr and Mrs M Burns born last December 8 weighed 2 ounces at birth and has gained steadily to over five pounds. The infant has recently benefited from incubator care at Holyoke Hospital.
Mrs Jane Bogardus shinied Lieutenant Governor Gaspar G. Bacon’s shoes at a carnival sponsored by the Emergency Campaign of 1834. The lighthearted moment highlighted Bacon’s visit and the civic event in Boston.
Twenty years ago the Rever Club hosted a St. Bilt rick social at Mrs. J. J. Graves home on Pleasant street. A derrick on the new federal building site collapsed before noon, nearly injuring Capt J. P. Austin and several workers. An Odd Fellows delegation of 50 went to Union City for the second degree. The National Bank of Corry installed safety deposit boxes and improvements. The Auburn car shown by Frank Gillette drew attention. Rev Father Tracy traveled to Jnuf Tale Loday for an evening lecture to be delivered by his nephew Francis Tracy.
Filmyite correspondent Henry William Hanneman describes Hollywood as full of surprises beyond safeguarding children in cinema. He recalls encounters on Hollywood Boulevard, La Brea, Wilshire, and Malibu, noting eccentricity, quirks of local life, and a casual tolerance for odd behavior that contrasts with the East.
Mar 17. Ten year old Robert Rogers of Duke Center is at Bradford hospital with fractures to both legs and other injuries after being struck by Starr of Kane as he alighted from a school bus near Duke Center. Police report Starr notified Bradford city police and the State Highway Patrol in Smethport. The boy’s condition improved to comfortable by later reports.
In Warren Ohio during a deep cold wave two trees a peach and a dogwood blossomed at Alvis Reed home despite temperatures dropping to 40 degrees below zero. A man named James Jones walked five miles to Warren to celebrate his Bird birthday proving good physical condition amid heavy snow drifts.
A mixed review of Woollcott's While Rome Burns praising his profiles and wit including Dorothy Parker, noting his best work and entertaining style. Also discusses David in His First Million Women by George Glendenning a tale of sterility, national crisis, and a second Adam and Cinnamon Seed by Hamilton Basso praised for sympathetic portrayal of Louisiana life and authentic detail.
An attractive program for a style show arranged by the Junior Woman's Club will take place Tuesday evening in the Junior High gym. Guests will view spring and summer wear from Nast Company modeled by Junior and Senior Louisin's Club members. Scenes are set for the show with vocal selections by Corinne Dean and others, plus dance numbers by Jean Tabor and Wilma Paulson. The Night Hawks Orchestra will provide music amid an anticipated large turnout. Proceeds go to a Braille fund.
In Johnsonburg on March 17, 125 workers at Johnsonburg Radio Corporation refused to work citing three months back pay. A midday meeting with management followed. workers proposed resuming by April 1 if a solution surfaces. Plant idle pending outcome, with some guards placing placards reading No pay no work as observers watched without incident.
Pennsylvania lawmakers push a 1955 sterilization bill led by Philadelphia and Delaware County doctors. Endorsements from women's clubs and medical groups grow, citing heredity's role in insanity and epilepsy. The measure mirrors California's 1917 act, detailing required physician approval and 14 day notice, with court appeals available.
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