Corry School Board weighs cuts and tax relief plans
Informal talks at the Corry School District committee of the whole session covered proposed retrenchments and taxation. Directors discussed a possible ten percent salary cut, with some favoring twenty five to thirty percent but needing state school service approval for any beyond ten. Tax reductions of two mills or one dollar per capita were floated, with a special May session likely. The next regular meeting is Monday evening. Also noted is a July air thrill test by U.S. Navy flyer Lt Commander T W G Settle at Chicago's Century of Progress exposition.
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Corry
Board of Education
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Corry Taxpayers’ Union
Mit
Inflation bill ready for swift House passage
Democratic leaders press for rapid approval of the administration inflation program in the House in the form passed by the Senate. The rule bars amendments to back the bill, while Republicans warn of hidden traps in the expansion plan and the free coinage powers.
Suspended Cop in Death of Youth in Pittsburgh
Patrolman Hiram McAbee faced a coroner inquest after Lawrence O Malley 21 died from a five inch signal wound following an arrest for drunkenness. McAbee’s bond was set at 2500 and later adjusted. authorities reported the deputy coroner ordered detention on a manslaughter charge later reduced.
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Pittsburgh
Hiram McAbee
Smiler
Lawrence O'Malley
Mt. Washington
Canseious
South Side Hospital
Destitute Westmoreland Counties Face Aid Delays
Desperate families in Vandererift Irwin and Leetrobe districts face potential weeklong aid gap as county poor board and emergency relief board split. Food orders were halted as the two boards failed to agree on a May discontinuation date, threatening 12 000 residents reliant on relief services and wages for clerks.
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Westmoreland
United Press
Ghwensburg
Westmoreland County
City Road Bills Hinge on Aid to Townships
Harrisburg advices indicate Governor Pinchot will approve two measures passed by both houses only if the rural 3,000 mile township road bill accompanies them. The townships seek funds for street improvements as South Center street and other segments may be favored for early construction.
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Antiarchy
Corry
South Center Street
Grove Street
Pinsiot Road
Lindsey Hallow
Main Street
Pinchus
Harrisburg
Journal
Pinchot
House
Senate
Butters Named Valedictorian Of Corry High Class Of 1933
Guy Butters of East Wayne Street won valedictorian honors for Corry High School class of 1989 with an exceptional average of 282 percent over five years. George Rogers, son of Mr and Mrs G H Rogers of East Congress Street, earned salutatorian with a 91.82 percent three year average and runner up honors. Graduation plans are being prepared for June.
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Guy Buters
Clemme Butters
East Wayne Street
Corry
Howard J. Sheen
George Rogers
G. H. Rogers
East Congress
Rogers
Bein Mae
10 Percent Pay Cut Planned for State Workers
A Senate resolution by Senator Whodward of Philadelphia calls for a 10 percent salary reduction for state workers earning over $1,000 annually and for day workers earning above $240 a day. The measure, backed by the Republican party and reportedly endorsed by Governor Pinchot, moves to committee with promises of prompt action, excluding legislative and judicial salaries for now. If a special session occurs, salaries could be cut further. judges may see an additional 1 percent reduction. The McCandless bill pursues similar county and local salary cuts, plus optional voluntary reductions for statutory officials through the next two-year term beginning June.
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Woodward
Philadelphia
United Press Harrisburg
State Senate
Whodward
Republican State Organization
Pinchat
Four Die in Moose River Shack Fire at Rogkwood
Four persons died and two were injured when a kerosene explosion touched off a blaze destroying a two story wooden shack near Rogkwood Moose River May 2. The dead include Mrs Evelyn Burke 80 and her daughter in law Mrs Mred Burke 5 and the younger woman's two sons Stephen and Walter.
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United Press
Rogkwood
Moose River
Hacklwads
Evelyn Burke
Mred Burke
Stephen
Walter
Rotary Club Discussion on Soviet Issue
Corry Rotary members joined in a lively luncheon debate sparked by Rev. Ben Wilson of Erie. Discussion centered on recognition of a Soviet republic by the United States, implications, and reasons for the lack of accord. Attendees included Harry Auer Paul Mullen and Rev P Haines. J J Desmond sent a letter.
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Corry Club
Boston
Jamestown
Rev
C. Clare
Wlein
Franklin Babbitt
Erie
Democrats Win First Skirmish On Inflation Bill
Washington May 2 House administration leaders won a clear victory on the Mirat Left vote regarding President Rouge velts mission program. The minority opposition was overwhelmed as Democrats pushed through consideration of a special order on the currency expansion section of the Inflation farm bill.
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Genee
Washington
House
Rougevelts
Chamber
Rumors of Roosevelt speed trip spark White House denial
Speculation that President Roosevelt would sail to London for the world economic conference centers on the Indianapolis cruiser. White House officials call the idea silly, noting no plan for overseas travel though brief excursions on the ship may occur. Domestic agenda aims to end Congress early to focus on international problems with railroad rehabilitation and public works as likely final recommendations.
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Frederick A. Storm
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
London
White House
Indianapolis
Walter N. Vernon
Baltimore
Roosevell
Congress
Marblehead
Mass
Hastport
Senate Blocks Old Age Pension Amendments in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg May 2 The State Senate refused to discharge the pension amendments from the committee leaving labor leaders pessimistic about passage. Proponents led by Shapiro supported discharge while Buckman and Woodward opposed. The vote 20 to 27 blocks action, with Philadelphia Democrats backing the effort. If approved in 1882, the amendments would go to voters. otherwise they must wait another referendum.
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United Press
Harrisburg
State Senate
Senate
Committee On Pensions and Gratulties
House
Sex
Shapiro
Philadelphia
Sens. Snyder
Lenigh
Harris
Allegheny
Sindor
Louisiana Tornado Toll Tops 80 in Four States
A series of tornadoes swept four southern states causing at least 86 known deaths, 175 injuries and over 1 million dollars in damage. In Louisiana the town of Minden bore the brunt with many homes destroyed, and several hundred injured statewide. Communications breakdown hampered relief as National Guard units mobilized to aid, with death toll rising as crews searched wreckage near Magnolia and Arcadia.
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Shreveport
Tornacoes
Louisana
Arkansas
Missouri
Minden
Louisiana
Minder
Magnolia
Ark
Louisiana Line
Calhoun
Airough
Arcadia
Hhe
Havne
Robert F. Benno
Mindenimit
Na Honal Guard
30 Hour Week Proposal Dropped in Washington
Report from Washington notes Chairman Connery says Senate leader Robinson’s claim the 80 hour week bill is shelved will not affect House action. President Roosevelt indicated the industry control measure would be sidetracked. changes needed before it becomes workable. Robinson suggested adjournment by June 1st, but Connery asserts Robinson’s stance is his own and not the House leadership. The piece also covers a Corry Woman's Club meeting with music demonstrations by Corry High School orchestra and brass quartet led by Gerry Bennett.
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Washington
Connery
House Labor Committee
Senate
Seader Robinson
House
Robinson
Roosevelt
White House
F. A. Loveland
Beas
Carlisch
Corry Woman's Club
Iss
Gerry Bennett
Corry High School
Loveland
Gafiisch
Claudia Place
Trast
Maria Bennett
Harry Baumgarten
Bernard Bennett
Allen Bennett
Joseph Hasbrovich
Paul Galaban
Obn Merrick
Wilbur Rickers
Armour Instrom
Washington Miners Guarded by Legionnaires in May Day Tense Stand
In Washington Pennsylvania on May 2 American Legionnaires acting as deputies for Sheriff J A Seaman continued guarding mines reopened under a 4 point agreement with mine operators and United Mine Workers. Officials claimed Communists urged miners to join a strike, while the Legion offered aid and law enforcement support.
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American Legionnaires
J. A. Seaman
United Mine Workers
Legiott
Ska
Sherif Seaman Depuis l Ty
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