14 May 1935
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1935
Page
1
Fragmentary report describes spring planting and reforestation projects with Clearfield and Burngee areas, noting private planting assignments and large state forestry initiatives. It references numerous camps and a battlefield context within the state forge program.
The $2 billion Patman inflationary bonus bill goes to President Roosevelt who is ready to veto immediately. Bonus leaders vow a showdown, seeking to override a veto in a bid to influence the 1936 campaign. Senate leaders say no change in stance despite pressure from supporters and veterans groups.
In observance of Boys Week the Corry Rotary Club held a luncheon meeting with six city youths as guests of the 25 members. The young men spoke on their upcoming Thursday offices tied to Boys Day in Government, introduced by acting president William Ruland. Speakers included John Hudok postmaster, Walter Dundon editor of the Corry Tour, Robert Swenson chief of police, Brad Walsh mayor, and Clinton Haines president of the Board of Education, each presenting platform ideas for their future service.
Ay sing ove BRIE, Pa May 14 Inez Werrin Toledo Ohio once held an suspect in the slaying of flowert McKee Girard has been sentenced to serve 18 months in the Allegheny county workhouse on charges of breaking and entering and larceny Harold Maurush indicted with her in the robbery of c1 East Boringuela home last winter will escape prosecution having been misjudged insane
Governor George H Parle steps into the unemployment relief administration controversy in Pennsylvania as pressures mount over federal direction. The report notes ongoing debate and hints at future policy moves, with further details expected in continuation on page six.
Springfield May 14. An army of 5000 destitute relief clients moved toward the state capital to press the General Assembly to end starvation threats for 1,200,000 people. Illinois Workers' Alliance leaders warned they will starve on the state house steps unless relief is restored as lawmakers consider raising the state tax and funding for relief. The Illinois Emergency Relief Administration reports funds exhausted aside from Cook County and a few downstate areas. Regular relief disbursements halted May 1 due to withheld federal funds until Illinois meets its monthly quota of 3 million dollars.
In Toledo on May 14 the Chevrolet transmission assembly plant remained shut as pickets barred workers at the gates. The strike, which ended officially last night after a mass meeting vote of 732 to 385, followed by dissenting representatives reestablishing picket lines this morning. Alfred G Gulliver urged police aid to reopen if access remained blocked, stressing the plant needs maintenance staff to restore damp conditions and heat furnaces and ventilating systems essential for restarting operations.
Harrisburg reports the state house of representatives on second reading considers a bill providing for local referendums on Sunday movies in municipalities. The measure seeks public votes to decide whether Sunday film showings may take place under local option.
Secretary Morgenthau outlines New Deal monetary policy and warns that the United States will further devalue the dollar if other nations continue to depreciate their currencies. He defends the 59.06 percent devaluation and credits it with reviving American foreign trade while insisting on safeguards and rules before any commitments.
Preliminary steps are under way to prepare a complete cost outline for the storm relief sewer construction. City Engineer Dickson prepares estimates while Mayor Miller says further action hinges on the figures. Council thus weighs whether to approve the program and considers financing options for the project.
Lawrence Field of the city faces a heavy bond after Raleigh Wagner of Corry filed a $25,000 lienation suit against Field. The action seeks to secure Field’s appearance in court at trial soon. Arrest and bond procedures reportedly occurred in Erie yesterday afternoon.
Twenty percent of the United States armed strength was concentrated on Gay Island transforming it into a wartime Gibraltar. Nearly 50,000 soldiers and sailors, 80 ships, and strong air forces surround Pearl Harbor as navy maneuvers continue through June. More than 20,000 naval men and 15,000 soldiers are present, with total forces to rise to 55,000 when the fleet visits Pearl Harbor after the war games.
Barbara Hutton Woolworth heiress became Countess Hangwil Reventlow in Reno a secret Reno divorce from Prince Alexis Mdivant two years earlier. The ceremony by Rev William Moll Case at 10:30 a.m. featured a yellow chiffon dress for the bride and a dark boulge-breasted business suit for the groom.
Corry residents heard Hunter Pope formerly of Enfield NC praising the New Deal and its support for South tobacco farmers on a Washington radio program. Washington May 14 three thousand farmers filled Constitution Hall to back farm programs as Secretary Wallace arrived amid cheers and calls to continue the AAA.
Cambridge acting mayor John W. Lyons condemns a Lampoon magazine feature titled Desire Under the Mason-Dixon Line as offensive amid widespread complaints from Harvard undergraduates and readers about nude images in the campus publication.
Wilkes Barre Pa May 14 Five men were shot and wounded and nine others beaten today when state police broke up a United Mine Workers of America demonstration at Nottingham Colliery of Glen Alden Coal Company in Plymouth. Wounded men include John Aster, 24 Anthony Ozchoski 47 Joseph Knenen 35 Stanley Musial and Richard Protheros 29. The disturbance involved about 300 pickets and strikers facing 12 troopers and rocks and clubs were used as police retreated and then renewed their stand. witnesses gave conflicting stories.
Corry anglers report blasting on Coffey Creek near Columbus where four men encountered unidentified parties last evening. The incident occurred near the creek crossing under the railroad. Anglers moved in to investigate but could not identify suspects. Coffey Creek, a favorite among area anglers, prompts expectations of state investigation though none had begun by noon today.
Reports from Shanghai say 400 Chinese miners and one Japanese engineer drowned in a Sichuan Province mine flood. Water burst through a rock removal, flooding the shaft, disabling elevators, and trapping workers below.
In Harrisburg on May 14 opposition emerged to elements of the manufacturers capital stock tax and the utilities gross receipts levy. Republican and Democratic senators caucused over retroactive features and lack of time limits, proposing a two year window for the levy while adjourned until 8 pm without agreement on amendments.
Corry marked the start of Boys Week with a father and son banquet at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. About seventy attended the 6:30 dinner, with floral decor and a program of singing, prayers, and talks by Richard Shoop and Rev. P M Haines. Musical entertainment by Robert Stowe and George Harmon capped the evening, ending with Auld Lang Syne.
Lawrence of Arabia Col T. Lawrence renowned for leading the Arab revolt during World War I suffered a fractured leg and serious head injuries in a bicycle collision near Wool England yesterday. He was admitted in critical condition to a nearby military hospital as doctors anticipated a lengthy recovery. His parents and close associates were alerted by air from London.
The Senate voted 62 to 20 against investigating Postmaster General James A. Farley after a day of heated debate in which Huey Long claimed fraud and manipulation. A post offices committee report found Long lacked sufficient evidence. Lodg and Wheeler offered limited support, with McKellar and Robinson steering the motion for reconsideration to defeat the resolution. The chamber erupted with spectators as the outcome was announced.
Two occupants of a Ford delivery truck operated by Nichols Taxi Transfer suffered minor burns while fighting a fire that engulfed a load of furniture from Montgomery Ward near Union City. The blaze started on Proctor Hill, destruction estimated at about 200 dollars. Insurance covered contents. truck damage not insured.
State Chamber of Commerce leaders warn parties against the Sampramine revenue program. They say unemployment relief funding restrictions threaten economic stability and urge慎 bipartisan restraint on fiscal policy.
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