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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1935

Page

4

Mystery in Film Directing Says Nugent on Difficulty

Hollywood film shop notes May 16 110m rectors discuss that mysteries are the hardest to direct due to demanding logical plotting. Hilcott Nugent cites Chesterton Poe Conan Doyle and Wright as authorities and argues a mystery requires mathematical precision and all ends tied to avoid unsound conclusions. He adds a mystery picture is at least percent harder than a romance and must have believably explained conclusions.

Hollywood Arthur Conan Doyle Willard Huntington Wright Philo Vance Nugent

Hopkins Keeps Plain Office In Contrast To Big Government

Washington May 16 Harry Hopkins keeps a plain office with no curtains and a basic desk while many officials enjoy plush surroundings. He dislikes ostentation and says he prefers a hotter summer heat to discourage long visits as he handles large relief funds and a growing workload. A House debate over missing government typewriters reveals jokes about which congressmen took machines, with lines about whether the theft involved feminine or neuter typewriters.

Washington Harry Hopkins Hopskins House of Representatives South Trimible Flouse Robert F. Ruck Ryan Trimble Rich Joseph W. Burns John A. Martin Cole House Louis Ludiow Ind

Paris Style Gala Welcomes Lucienne Boyer at Maxim's

Paris May 16 a cocktail party at Maxim's drew most of the citys theatre world to honor Lucienne Boyer. Mistinguett, insured for 70000 on her stunning legs, led the stylish crowd in a black crepe gown with white birds, a white organdy collar, and a red wool coat. Boyer wore blue accents in a black crepe dress with a white satin jabot, a long velvet coat, fox collar, and a patent leather pill-box hat.

Paris Maxim's Lucienne Boyer Mistinguett Lusienné Boyer

Seventy-Two Churches Attend Erie Presbytery Meeting

Seventy two churches of the Erie Presbytery are represented at the annual Women’s Presbyterial Society for National and Foreign Missions gathering at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs Edward B Reed presides. Luncheon at 12:30 served by church women. Afternoon program includes missionary talks and reports. Evening features music, a playlet Cindy's Chance, and remarks on The Unfinished Task of Missions. Delegates to be hosted in members’ homes with closing meeting Friday morning.

Erie Presbytery Women's Presbyterial Society For National and Foreign Missions Presbyterian Church Edward B. Reed F. Birowell Cory Asther “Breckenridge Gil City Cindy New Era Club Anna M. Scott Board of National Missions India Clera Lloyd Saharanpur Cers Alferdoon

Iron Ore Fortunes Change the Steel Age

Ancient fears over Lake Superior ore dwindled as new purification methods make lower grade ore nearly as valuable as rich deposits. R C Allen of the Lake Superior Iron Ore Association notes inexhaustible supplies now exist, ensuring steel remains pivotal to American industry and the nation’s supremacy.

Lake Superior Nature Great Lakes Pittsburgh Chica R. C. Allen Lake Superiore Iron Ore Association

Majority Decisions Over Court Jurisdiction In Pension Case

Discourse on Supreme Court power and potential shifts in controlling majorities. Observers note four conservative and four liberal justices create a centrist swing vote, prompting debate over whether Congress can or should impose a larger appellate majority to overturn acts. Senator Borah proposed a seven to two standard in 1923. States vary in court setups, sparking discussions of constitutional amendments or existing power under different regulations. The topic likely resurfaces as cases arise.

Supreme Court Congress Borah Severn States Ohio Supreme Cent United States Congress Shell

Settling the Dust Brings Hope to Blighted Plains

Rain eases fears of desert return on the eastern slope of the Fowkies. While optimism grows for new crops and grazing, officials warn against overconfidence as a single shower cannot change climate trends or prevent future dust storms.

Aros Mike

Domi nick Tacobimo Exclusion Date Set for June 17

Harrisburg May 16 Gover nor George H Earle fixed June 17 as the exclusion date for Domi nick Tacobimo who was convicted of first degree murder in Lackawanna county The state supreme court upheld the trial court decision in a May 18 ruling The article also discusses drought and soil conservation measures in a semi arid area urging moisture retention and irrigation to combat desertification.

Harrisburg George H. Earle Dominick Tacobimo Lackawanna County State Supreme Court

Star Signals May 17 Forecast Highlights

May 17 forecast notes most favored birthdays Oct 24 to Nov 22 with morning excellence and afternoon accidents. Advises caution against extravagance Oct 10 to 20. Partners urged to use sound business judgment. harmony could turn the period to advantage. Danger period runs Sept 6 to 18, 1955.

Freed but pays costs in Pittsburgh case

Bernard Miller a 44 year old Pittsburgh man was acquitted by a criminal court jury on involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of 19 year old Vincent P. Lascola. Miller was ordered to pay costs after the verdict centered on the automobile he drove near Wexford Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh Bernard Miller Vincent P. Lascola Miller Wexford

Erie gangsters suspected in murder

Chief Gillen and Prosecutor Secrest questioned three alleged bootleggers rounded up by Warren police on the chief's orders. The three denied involvement and were released. Myer’s body with a wire wrapped around his neck was found in the Mahoning River near Struthers last Saturday and identified Tuesday as the missing police informer.

Erie Gillen George Secrest Warren Lato Myer Mahoning River Struthers

Hopkins Pleased At Legislatures Action

Governor Harle hailed senate approval of seven tax bills that could bring more than 40 million in the coming year. Three more measures aim to lift total relief to 360 million or more. He said the relief question is settled and that relief officials are pleased with a program to aid unemployed residents through May 15, 1936.

State Senate Harle Senate

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