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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1934

Page

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Britain and France May Join Hands to Dodge Debt

London and Paris report adamant refusals by Great Britain and France to pay full June installments on American debts. Officials foresee token payments only if reductions are negotiated, fearing default stigma and market disruption. Meetings among Britain, France, and Italy will be kept secret to avoid signaling pressure.

Frederick Kuh United Press London America Great Britain France Vapwood Byange Pillers Neil Washington Paria Dei Britain Italy

NRA-policy shift eyed as aid to small firms discussed

United States officials in Washington consider a change in NRA policy aimed at retreat from regulating small business and service industries. The move responds to critics who say small firms face strangling codes, with recovery officials weighing actions after a review headed by Clarence Darrow.

United Ores Washington NRA Relovery Criics Clarence Darrow Nwa Agers

Small Army of Officers to Guard Pa Polls

Philadelphia May 11 A large peacekeeping effort will guard Pennsylvania primary polling places next Tuesday to prevent fraud and voter intimidation. Several hundred U S marshals and state, county, and municipal officers will monitor precincts while state police stay ready to deploy where trouble is anticipated.

Juseim Walwet Gifford Pinchot Reed Senate David A. Reed Pinchat Efara

State subsidy cuts fifteen percent for Corry district

Corry School District and other districts face a 15 percent reduction in state subsidies next year as the 1933 biennial appropriation limits tighten funding. Officials say the cut, planned for the 1934-35 school year, follows a $54 million subsidy cap set by the 1933 General Assembly.

Corry Department of Public Instruction Harrisburg General Assembly Department of Publi Offic Education Department Lince

Murder Mystery in Gotham Leaves Couple Hurt

Richard Becher, 61, a Sousa band alumnus, was killed in his New York home while his wife Dorothy, 44, lay critically wounded. Police seek intruder theory amid no revolver, missing ladder, cut wires, and unclear motive. neighbor recalls ladder found in rear yard.

United Press New York Richard Becher Sousa Dorothy Becher

Doris Duke Trust Fund Final Accounting Reveals 29 Million

In Somerville New Jersey on May 11 the final accounting of the James B Duke estate shows Doris Duke's trust fund at 29 099 798 71 dollars from her father's American Tobacco Co legacy.

Doris Duke United Press Somerville N. J James B. Duke American Tobacco Co

Kidnapers Demand 75000 For Oil Millionaire Gettle

A telephone demand for 75000 was made for the safe return of oil millionaire William F. Gettle. In Los Angeles a woman was detained and six men questioned as officers sought the suspects. roadblocks were set toward Mexico and highways were patrolled for suspicious vehicles.

United Press Los Angeles William F. Gettle Cal Mexico

Columbus Residents Protest School Action

Columbus residents vigorously protest the Columbus school board move to not re elect Principal Barrio and other faculty members. The action has aroused deep resentment among a large number of citizens.

Columbus Columbus School Board Barrio

Failed Wheat Export Talks Spark Global Shortage Fears

London reports negotiations on a wheat export pact stalled amid drought and rust concerns. Argentina refuses to join, Russia and Canada face poor prospects, and a possible world shortage could push the United States to exploit its export surplus to aid western farmers.

United Press London Russia Argentina United States Daubian

War Clouds Hover Asuncion Bombardment Threat Emerges

Geneva reports Bolivia threatens to bombard Asuncion if Paraguay is found to have mistreated Bolivian POWs from the Gran Chaco conflict. Germany seeks air rearmament rights amid heavy U S and British purchases. Sam Er Insull posts bond, then rearrested on embezzlement charges. A new flight record claims Detroit to New York in 1 hour 47 minutes 21 seconds.

Geneva Bolivia League of Nations Asuncion Paraguay Gran Chac New York Detroit Ol Rostos Turner

Huge Throngs Attend Junior High Exhibit

Curricular and extra curricular pupil achievements at a local junior high were showcased before a large audience. The annual exhibit featured the operetta The Pastry Cook and the Pirate with over 100 pupils participating on a set depicting an uninhabited island. Principal roles were played by Robert Bracken as Blackbeard Eugene Phillips Jeffrey Lamons Gerald Bissell Virginia Williams Blimear Smit John Hydock and Dick Lyons among others.

Junio High School Robert Bracken Blackbeard Eugene Phillips Jeffrey Robert Lamons Red Gerald Bissell Ben the Baker Virginia Williams Amelia Blimear Smit Millie John Hydock Shackles Dick Lyons Bothy Bakery Captain Kidds Jimmy McEvoy

Wheat Market Booms as Drought Continues

The wheat market rose again today driven by the government report and ongoing unfavorable weather. September futures opened at 92 cents, up 2% from yesterday, with May up 1% and July up 1% as prices strengthened across major grains.

Chicago

Plan Clinic For New School Children Here

Plans for a free clinic for Corry Public Schools entrants next fall were announced. The event will run Wednesday May 16 from 1 to 4 pm at the Municipal building with Dr G Bennett presiding and cooperation from Corry Real Estate Association. Nurse Kepler and three Bria nurses will assist. About 180 attendees are registered for summer round up.

Bu A. Coumen Corry G. Bennett Mambera Corry Bledeal Association Misaiva Kepler Bria

Silver Bill To Be Introduced Coming Week

Senate silverites won concessions from Treasury head Morgenthau and seek a government backed program rather than full permissive legislation. A revised draft must reach President Roosevelt before introduction. A nationalization plan and a measure to keep a free silver market in New York were discussed. The Senate group will meet Roosevelt again next week ahead of the bill.

United Press Washington Senate Silverites Arg Ul Treasury Hery New York Senate Silver Group Roosevelt Agai White House

Erie Girl Dead In Office Doctor Investigation

Mrs Virginia Allen Ball a 21 year old showgirl died from internal hemorrhage after an operation in the Brooklyn office of Dr Julius Phillips. Dr Mantel E Marten announced the finding and detectives planned to question Phillips amid suspicions of sleeping potion overdose. Ball’s husband Thomas Heatrical Booing Agent stated she dreaded motherhood and had recently visited Phillips for an exam.

United Press New York Virginia Allen Ball Mantel E. Marten Brooklyn

Republican precinct slate announced for local party posts

The Republican city committee lists six precinct slates for precinct committee man and committeewoman races next Tuesday. First Ward First District Elizabeth Peake Leroy T. Cady Second District Ora Loveland Frank J. Lillie Second Ward Marion Austin Andrew Paulson Third Ward First District Maude Hoate Charles H. Greening Second District Mae Carnrille Arthur Le Duckes Fourth Ward Mary S. Whit Vesey Lloyd Ruppersberger.

Republican City Committee Elizabeth Peake Leroy T. Cady Ora Loveland Frank J. Lillie Marion Austin Andrew Paulson Maude Hoate Charles H. Greening Mae Carnrille Arthur le Duckes Mary 5. Whit- Vesey Lloyd Ruppersberger

Consolidation of Telegraph Lines Urged by Behn at Rayburn Hearing

Behn, president of International Telephone and Telegraph, urged passage of the Rayburn communications bill to allow consolidation of Western Union and Postal Telegraph. He argued consolidation serves public and labor interests and is constructive, noting past advocacy and improved business conditions.

Behn Rayburn Communication United Press Nashington United States House Interstate Commerce Committee Postal ‘Telegraph Pasha SUI Beliave

Two Children Hurt in Falls In Rural Area

Two eight year old children from Spring Creek and RD 1 were injured in falls this week. Edwin Taylor fractured a left femur after a barnyard fall and is improving after treatment by a local physician. Edith Wells is recovering from a broken right shoulder after a fall at home with Dr. J C Kihler attending.

Botr Edwin Taylor Owen Taylor Spring Creek Edith Wells Ans Herman Wells J. C. Kihler

Ridgway Salesman Fatally Injured in Crash

In Ridgway Pennsylvania a fatal traffic collision near St Marys injured salesman A Battaglia age 44 of Ridgway with multiple fractures and internal injuries after his truck collided with a Hogg Lines truck from Olean New York. The coroner ruled the accident unavoidable and drivers Oliver and Baham were exonerated.

Ridgway Francis J. Oliver Hogg Lines Olean N.Y Clade Baham St. Marys A. Battaglia Oliver

Dust Clouds Sweep Across Nation in Major Dust Bowl

Western dust storms blackened skies and drifted across the continent. Cities from Chicago to Minneapolis reported health and property losses while farmers faced ruined crops and rising costs. Officials expected rain to ease drought as storms moved toward the Atlantic seaboard.

Fred Myers United Press Chicago Canada St Louis Des Maine Kansas City Si Paul Minneapolis Ain Henry A Wallace Wallace Washington Atlantic Seaboard Dakotas Nebraska Kansas Harrisburg Capitol Dome Harrrisburg Weather Bureau Ust Middle Aest

Hospital Tag Day Set By Corry Ladies Auxiliary

In observance of National Hospital Day on May 12, the Corry Hospital Ladies Auxiliary sponsors its annual tag day sale tomorrow. Headquarters are Condra Pharmacy with two volunteers in charge from 8 to 9 30 a.m. People are urged to help by contacting Mrs. Frank Loveland. a prize awaits the top seller. Proceeds go to benefit Corry Hospital.

Macy National Hospital Corry Hospital Condra Pharmacy

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