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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1935
Page
1
United Press dispatches report state department alarm over Memel death sentences and a push to extend the NRA two years. Roosevelt backed plan aims to harden the law against court challenges as Labor unrest simmers. In Washington, Richberg and AFL chief Green urge quick NRA action to restore confidence and curb labor turmoil while auto and rubber strikes loom.
Harrisburg reports Gov. Earle’s revenue plan endangered in the senate. Proposals include pooling funds, diverting motor funds to unemployment relief, a graded income tax, and a general sales tax. Gasoline tax changes are debated as lawmakers seek $20,000,000 yearly for schools and relief with constitutional questions over a graduated income tax.
Washington reports deep alarm as Germany’s Memel espionage trial inflames public anger and hints at broader risks to European peace. Roosevelt and Hull pursue a cautious, wait‑and‑see stance, awaiting further developments before committing to a firm course. The Memel case is framed as potential spark for a new Sarajevo scenario.
In northwestern Pennsylvania a push to develop Pymatuning Lake aims to turn it into a second Coney Island. A meeting between Pennsylvanians and Ohioans planned cottage-building limits, leasing rather than selling plots, and joint state policing. Restrictions on motor boats to 8 feet length and 16 passenger capacity were discussed, with hunting governed by the federal migratory bird treaty and no permanent hunting blinds allowed.
Severs begins collection of Corry’s early history with plans for a Tuesday meeting in the law of fines building Ameron block. Walter L. Peske will host as arrangements to compile historical data proceed. Aimed at makingCorry’s early development readily referable, the project attracts growing local interest.
Washington report notes final congressional approval of a 401 998 17 war department appropriation amid Senate Interstate Commerce Committee action on the Wheeler bill to probe railroad financing and bank connections. Memphis records a dramatic escape as two Mississippians held by Texas fugitive Raymond Hamilton breach captivity and Hamilton remains at large. Howell Michigan reports Clarovice R Frevhelte convicted of murdering her former employer Robert Brown and sentenced to life. Akron firefighters battle flames and collapse at Portage Paper Box Company plant as eight men work through the blaze.
Wilkes-Barre Pa March 29 reports say wholesale arrests will be made as police and state troopers probe the bombing of an automobile owned by Judge W A Valentine. The blast occurred on Market Street after his daughter Mary Valentine found the car exploded. Officials say it was a time bomb and aimed at Judge Valentine who was not present. The attack follows weeks of bombings amid the feud between United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania and rival factions as authorities held 29 officers for contempt after defying a court order to end a strike.
Hl. E. Best is named chief of passenger transportation for the Pennsylvania Railroad system, effective April 1. Best, a former Buffalo division superintendent, began with the railroad in 1907 as a clerk in Altoona yards and rose through roles including yardmaster and assistant trainmaster to superintendent.
Severe gusts buffeted the city today with no reported property damage. Forecasters had predicted a late week snow storm but only cloudy skies and a colder Sunday appeared on the outlook.
Hazelton Mississippi March 29 The largest manhunt in Mississippi's history began at dawn as sheriff posses and National Guardsmen moved into the Fear River swamps seeking Ray Hamilton a Texas murderer and public enemy No 1. His outlaw companion and two kidnapped victims were believed nearby as 200 Guardsmen and police patrolled all night. Adjutant General Thomas I Grayson led the search and ordered force to shoot on sight amid fears Hamilton had released the two hostages. The captives were RE Smith farm agent of Davis County and Ralph Balls of Prentiss Mississippi.
In Montreal at Borriux jail yard the dawn execution of a 63 year old woman and two men, 38 and 19, closed the case on a murder tied to an insurance claim. The woman, Mrs Tomasina Sarao, arranged the killing of her husband. Angelo Donov vion, a high school student, and Leone Gagiardi acted as the killers. The scene marked the first woman hanged in Montreal and the third in Quebec.
Revenue Secretary H Wear Barnes warns Cony motorists that only two days remain before the first 1935 compulsory inspection period ends. Highway patrolmen will check for official inspection stickers after 12 oclock Sunday night. By now 800000 inspections have been issued. fewer mechanical defects were found than last year’s second period.
The Junior class presents Yours Truly Wil tie at the Senior High school auditorium this evening. Cast has trained for weeks and an evening of entertainment is assured. Proceeds will help defray costs of the school prom.
State Administrator Robert Johnson reports a statewide relief surge as legislative funding lags federal matching. Erie County costs run about 70 thousand dollars weekly while total relief expenditures exceed 1.25 million dollars per week since November. Applications grow weekly though Laval investigators note a local dip, with 14 weeks seeing relief recipients rise from 4,512 to 2,719,943. Expenditures for direct and work relief reach over four million weekly, with direct relief adding tens of thousands and work relief absorbing about a million. Number of actual relief workers stands at 72,243 earning roughly 1.03 million.
Thomas Walsh of Casey's owners, 32, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $15 and costs by Police Magistrate Glen Miller. The incident stemmed from an alleged chase near Main Street. Walsh and Raymond McCoy were involved. both were taken to city jail and later released. No charges against McCoy.
Washington reports indicate high administration officials delayed action on the 4.88 billion war relief bill in conference. Secretary Wallace and Secretary Tekes were blamed for blocking progress as the silver bloc backed away from the inflation amendment. Speaker Burns postponed action until Monday, with Wallace and Buchanan cited in private talks.
Reports say PRR trains Nos 802 and 803 on the Pittsburgh division may be restored in April. Trains were seen passing through the city at noon southbound and 2 25 pm northbound. Rumors also suggest a gasoline car replacing the Oil City through service, potentially ending the Buffalo through run. Officials have no definite word and new timetables will be issued late April on both PRR divisions and the Erie Railroad.
A frightened Northeastern State Teachers College student shot a classmate amid an extortion case. Lois Thompson, a 10 year old farm girl, faced scrutiny as George Hing Sim, a Hong Kong-born student, denied writing the threatening notes that fueled the incident.
Democrats strategists believe they could lose much of the Middle West yet reelect Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936. They focus on Pennsylvania as a key defense against eastern industrial areas, and predict the New Deal might prevail without New York Massachusetts New Jersey or much of the farm belt.
Major Noel Turlong Reynoldataw led a strong American showing at Aintree as the grand national steeplechase produced about 1.7 million dollars for U S and Canadian winners. Thomond TT and Reynoldstown shared large payouts while several American holders claimed smaller prizes. inquiries listed several names and addresses connected to ticket holders.
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