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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
1
Local observers, amid a crowded field, see the Cuffey Earle slate favored for the GOP contest with Reed Schnader on the ticket for governor. Aganization la expects Cory support for the ticket as campaigns heat up. Pinchot and Reed loom as strong statewide contenders as candidates jockey for endorsements and votes.
Sweeping headlines report tax case defiance and pending NRA coverage amid late news. Senate action on the Jolmson bill and a push for credit union extensions appear alongside drought impacts on wheat markets and a shift in financial policy toward Reconstruction Finance Corporation preferences.
Two masked men abducted William F. Gettle a 47 year old Beverly Hills broker from his Arcadia estate during a party. Gettle and friend James P. Wold were bound with rope and tape and thrown over a high wall. captors warned to withhold ransom for an hour. Police expect ransom demands as officers search for the gunmen and vehicle escape.
In Erie Pennsylvania on May 10 Pety Marmine 23 father of two is held by police who say he confessed to stabbing Patrojo Vincenzo alias Angelo Temaasi 31 who was shot and later deported to Italy Demassi remains in critical condition at a local hospital Police say Marmine acted in self defense
Governor Eugene Talmadge rejects a federal injunction in state proceedings against Central of Georgia and Savannah and Atlanta Railroads. He says Georgia will resist arbitration and tax assessments as court action looms in Savannah with temporary restraining orders affecting rail and phone concerns.
Large parish hall breakfast and bridge event hosted by the Litian Guild led by Mrs. C. Rafter attracted about 100 guests from near and far. Mrs. Horton J. Davis organized the program with music by Joseph Sherrick and performances by Mary Frances Brooks and Corinne Dean, followed by bridge games and awards to Mrs. W. B. Milgai, Mrs. George VanBicke, and Mrs. Dorothy Morrow.
May 10. The case from Corry favors Andrew Howgard who was not liable for trees cut on H B Smith property. Judge William J Hirt ordered a remand or reversal of the primary conviction of G Gordon in Corry Alderman court. The Exelish Guinn Leemhuis Tayntor firm filed papers noting the verdict lacked weight of evidence and action against Howgard was vindictive.
Judge Will M Sparks of the United States Court of Appeals denied Samuel Insulls writ of habeas corpus to lower his 200000 bond for release from jail The 74 year old fallen utility magnate will remain jailed until friends raise the bail The judge said petitions should be exhausted in lower courts before appeals court action
Philadelphia May 10 General Edward Martin Republican state chairman predicted the organization slate will win the nomination in next Tuesday's primary. He said it is his observation that the entire organization slate will overwhelmingly be nominated.
A note delivered to the Tucson County Attorney’s office contains answers to kidnapping questions, allegedly proving June Robles is alive after her April 25 abduction. Fernando Robles cites the message as indisputable proof from the captors, though officials warn details are under investigation.
Thirty four members of Jurie War sen and Kane attended a dinner meeting of the Erie Chapter of the American Association of Social Workers at the Brick House. Dinner was at 6 30 pm. Dr LeRoy Maeder spoke on psychonanalysis and its history and methods.
Abram Cheol a tailor who lived in Like wood C for 15 years died today from a throat wound believed to be linked to a personal safety issue. He is survived by his widow and three children.
Philadelphia May 10 United Press Ed Stokes and Millar withdraw from Republican gubernatorial race leaving ten candidates. Hamilton withdraws from lieutenant governor race in favor of Schnader for governor and Scott for lieutenant governor. party strategists plan horse trading to unify ticket as polls near. Reed and Pinchot camps clash over Senate nomination.
Senator Gerald Nye of North Dakota announced he would push a Senate inquiry into price fixing unless the administration releases the Darrow board prepared report on NRA pricing. He accused word limits being cited to hide the document and urged immediate publication to justify the probe.
Will Rose of Cambridge Springs spoke at the Ikiwanis Club meeting at Hotel Corry, outlining his views on future discoveries and scientific opinions. He addressed the Republican nomination for Congress and offered thoughts on changing times and upcoming shifts.
Cuban police ordered nationwide search for suspects in a major kidnapping case. German national Max Wellin was arrested in Santiago on a freight ship crew, linked to the U.S. ransom tale. Authorities gave few details and did not confirm ties to the Lindbergh or O Connell cases. A man with a German accent was implicated in the Lindbergh ransom plot. A quest continued for Francia Oley and Percy Geary, named by Washington officials in the O ’Connell Jr. kidnapping inquiry.
Walter S. Gifford president of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company denounces the Rayburn communications bill as a regime over private property at House hearings. Nineteen men were held for grand jury on unlawful use of Masonic insignia and conspiracy to defraud after a preliminary hearing in Pittsburgh.
The Feder al Trade Commission reported gasoline prices rose by about 1.04 cents per gallon after the petrolerm code was approved on August 19 1933. The study finds state and federal taxes added about 5.14 cents per gallon and the public paid roughly 160.55 million dollars due to the price increase.
Erie May 10 Frank Leiter found dead in his beer parlor with gashes in the back of his head and bolted doors from inside authorities suspect a heart attack though coroner Stroble still pursues the murder theory.
Nine emergency squad officers and Brooklyn gas company experts worked for hours to resuscitate Roy and Ross Barry, six month old twins, after a respiratory crisis. Ross survived. Roy remained in critical condition as neighbors prayed and church bells tolled.
The Harding School Players presented the comedy Here Comes Charlie at the high school auditorium for the Corry High School band benefit sponsored by the Rotary Club. The cast included Dorothy Boland Artur Fairetti Mrs Laura Cogan Alton Dablehant Frank Ferry and others.
A trend toward lower levies is noted as districts adjust 1984 school tax assessments. Meadville cuts hot levy from one mill to sixteen mills, Centerville reduces two mills to fourteen, Wetmorain considers cuts and salary increases averaging $8 monthly for teachers, Corry Board of Education to act later this month.
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