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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1933
Page
3
Published daily except Sunday in Corry Pennsylvania the notice lists advertising rates by mail and carrier with pricing for subscriptions and a note on national advertising representatives located in New York Chicago Pittsburgh and details about postage and post office classification and mail matter status. The text includes fee schedules and in advance options for restricted territory along with carrier copy prices.
Board of Education heard a Taxpayers Union briefing urging focus on wage and tax realities. They cited payroll declines, a 40 percent tax share of wage income, and urged reducing salaries and trimming the expanded system. Corry could still fund adequate grade schools and a standard high school with honest cooperation and less expansion.
A two year test of Governor Pinchot’s proposal to take over 53 000 miles of township roads moves toward final enactment. The Parkingon compromise would allocate 17 003 500 to the State Highway Department for two years to be distributed to Philadelphia Pittsburgh third class cities boroughs towns and townships for maintenance of non state highway roads.
The plan proposes state takeover of part of local street and road levies. Second class townships would have state funds replace local road taxes except for bonds and past loans. Corry council would adjust its budget to reflect the city share in street levies. Outcomes hinge on Governor Pinchot's approval and statewide tax reductions.
Buddy De Sylva, longtime Tin Pan Alley figure turned producer, argues Hollywood’s harsh critics damage the industry more than any external foe. He cites Calvacade State Fair 42nd Street and King Kong as smash hits that critics still fault, saying successful films boost all of Hollywood and that a superior understanding of filmmaking fuels the fault finding. He contends critics magnify flaws while audiences reward overall excellence.
Gifford Pinchot voices strong critique of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, accusing it of protecting concentrated wealth, blocking worker protections, and failing to enact unemployment relief. He notes tax schemes and ineffective beer and bank taxes, while lawmakers personally cutting salaries but resisting broader reforms.
Local Chronicle recalls a near fatal car crash near Blue Corners involving D. I Bracken and family in a Mitchell Six. Other notes cover a 12 mill tax levy, a $20000 bond for Concord school additions, a city league schedule committee, a runaway milk wagon disaster, ministerial association papers, a ball game injury, and various city affairs including fire in Canadian tents and local notable visits.
May 10 Washington dispatch reports new protest invasions by Continental Congress allied with farmers and workers. A planned bonus army disruption looms as rain dampens the White House march. Police tactics and tear gas provoke complaints while delegates deal with a surprise dental visit and a counterfeit pay demand.
Washington May 1 Roosevelt’s calm handling of crises earns praise as a marvel of administration. He avoids anger, uses silence in pressure, and manages challenges from Huey Long to the Scottsboro protesters. Col Howe coordinates with officials as Roosevelt, in conference, speaks by telephone. The Chamber of Commerce visit shows belief in a cooperative, not dictatorial, approach.
L. J. Winter of 4007 East 8th Street was slightly dented when his Young Baking Co truck collided with a Bessemer passenger train No. 12 east of Girard station. The truck was demolished and two windows in the coach were broken. train had just left the Girard station en route from Greenville to Wire. Details remain sparse.
The Fredericksburg town vote ends municipal government and restores village status by a 4,500 citizen majority. Reports mention earlier officials such as W H Steward and A W Hecker, and notes on local industry and a green butterfly finding in Wisconsin.
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