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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1933

Page

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Roosevelt's Re-Employment Plan And Local Court Actions

Roosevelt's re employment plan is described alongside a local shooting case. Youth held for county court after the Spring street shooting. Flaherty held for grand jury. James Winthirty Jr jailed on multiple counts. Munsee wounded in hand. Winters pleaded guilty to all counts. Others jailed or exonerated in a Related disturbance.

Flaherty Grand Jury Lee Munsee Compasion Sisley Munsee Spring Street James Winherty, Jr C. B. Porter Winterty Borned Aguredy Gailty Sefitencs Ben Sisley Fad Perry Brook Street

Federal road funds proposed in public works bill

A huge highway program in a congressional public works bill would total about 40 million dollars for state use with 880000 jobs expected nationwide. New York would receive 26407000, Texas 28919000, and Pennsylvania 21005000 with other states listed for feeder and matching programs.

Congress Bedverdam Wattsboro New York State Texas Pennsylvania Ohio West ‘Virginie

Chinese Insurgents March on Tientsin Report

Nippon-Denpo reports an insurgent force of about 20,000 Chinese moving on Tientsin to seize control and undermine the local stabilizing army. The forces were said to have been recruited south of Tangshan, about 60 miles north of Peiping, as Japanese troops seized Tanshan.

Tokio

Buck brothers indicted in kidnaping extortion case

A grand jury in Barnstable indicts Kenneth and Cyril Buck in the kidnapping of 10 year old Peggy McMath for $60 000. Kenneth is described as the alleged mastermind and Cyril as an alleged unwilling accomplice. Both charged with kidnapping and extortion.

Barnstable Mass Kenneth Cyril Buck Peggy McMath Cyril

Threats Target Beloit Daily News Plant Over Strikes

An anonymous letter threatens destruction of Beloit Wisconsin’s publishing plant in retaliation for the papers anti strike stance. The note signed Advancing Committee cites labor disputes and warns of harm to the facility. Police report no injuries.

Beloit Wis Beloit Daily News Tn 4m Enonymois Winconaler Nighange Advangs Committee

Two Deer Sighted Near McDonald Farm on City Edge

Residents along South Center streets reported two deer near the George MacDonald farm at the city southern boundary. The animals appeared before vanishing into nearby woods, seen by several neighbors as night turned to morning.

Geo Mcdonald Farm South Center Streets George MacDonald

Guardsmen Ordered to Break Wisconsin Mill Strike

A large force of Wisconsin guardsmen was ordered into Outagamie county to quell a mill farmers strike in Shawano. About 2,200 troopers were readied for martial law enforcement as 15,000 farmers in the strike area faced suppression plans.

Wisconsin Willard A. Smith United Press Shawano Wis National Madison Outagamie Wisconsin Mille Pool Ralph Immell

Muscle Shoals probe spurs justice review and political action

In Washington the Justice Department investigates alleged misuse of government property at Muscle Shoals as a White House official notes. Speaker Reynolds and Vice President Garner sign Muscle Shoals IDs while claims surface of US political response. In Texas Alpine reports C L Hanold, an American abducted by Mexican outlaws, was freed as officials announce the release.

United Press Washington Department of Justice Muscle Shoals White House House Reinéw Garner Alpine Texas C. L. Hanold

Legislators Form Probe Into Pennsylvania Sweatshops

Harrisburg May 18 The legislature launches a sweatshop inquiry with six lawmakers named by Speaker Talbot and Senate President Pro Tem Scott. The Gallagher resolution directs investigation of working conditions and a possible minimum wage plan, with a full report due next session.

Talbot Zissenheim United Press Harrisburg Legstitute Pennsylvania T. J Gallagher Allegheny Eugene J. Gormin Lehigh Roy W. Shreiner Dauphin Richards. Quigsey Clinton Clarence S. Buckman Bucks Bertram G. Prazier Philadelphia Grover C. Talbot Harry Scott Senate Gallagher Sens Josph H. Ziesenheim Mine Chas. W. Stidenmeier Schighill George N. Wade Cumberland Ray McKay Merest Alec ‘Wheeler Forest Scott and Talbot

Principal Wolfe Speaks at Kiwanis Club Meeting

Harold Wolff, principal of Junio High School, addressed Kiwanis members at the Tuncheon gathering on The Junior High School. Charles Shuss announced mushball game night with the Stanford Hose team and Memorial Day preparations were set. Chris Christensen reported on the membership drive and Rev. G L Boyd on the new technis association.

Harold Wolff Junio High School Tuncheon Mr. Wolfe Charles Shuss Kiwanis Stanford Hose Chris Christensen G. L. Boyd Technis Association

Robbery at Walkerton Wyatt State Bank by unnamed gang

In Walkerton Indiana on May 18 a gang of two men and two women wearing women’s attire robbed the Wyatt State Bank branch of an undetermined amount. Authorities believed the group used a car borrowed near Lucerne Indiana after a prior failed robbery attempt and a gun was fired.

IND United Press Walkerton Pethapa Ttire Wyatt State ‘Banke Lirceyne Townatelle Lucerne

Roosevelt pushes drive for peace and prosperity

President Roosevelt advances his plan for world peace disarmament and prosperity as 12 foreign rulers send friendly messages. Norman Davis sails to Geneva to sponsor the plan at the world disarmament conference. Hull speeds up preparations for a London world economic conference amid signs of European support.

Davis Roosevelt Geneva Joseph H. Baird United Press Washington Norman H. Davis America Europe Briday Hull London Hitler King George Great Britain le Brun Wrange State Department South America Publie Pre

Relief Act Expands Cash Aid to Struggling Farmers

May 18 government direct cash aid reaches hard pressed farmers under Roosevelt farm relief act. Loans from a $200,000,000 fund issued through federal land banks begin with $3,500 to Elijah Purvines of Sangamon County Illinois. Farm Loan Commissioner Morgenthau reports 1,280 loan applications in two days and funds to refinance debts provide working capital and prevent foreclosures.

Roosevelt United Press Washington Roosevelt Last Welt Henry Morgenthal, Jr New Farm Credit Administration Federal Land Banks Elijah ‘Purvines Sangamon County Tmlinois Morgenthau

Lineman John Burns Killed Near North East

Two weeks after his wife died Erie Lighting Company lineman John Wy Burns aged 53 was killed when he touched a live electrical line at North East near Keres. The accident occurred May 18 and authorities investigated the high voltage incident.

North East United Press John Wy Burns Erie Lighting Company Keres

Mexican Kidnappers Abduct Two U.S. Men

Report from Alamogordo Texas May 18 states troops to Washington dispatched after Mexican kidnappers abducted two American convoy men. Abductions follow a string of outrages against ranchers since the abandonment earlier in the year of Fort D. A. Russwell and Marfa, east of the sparse wild.

Py Uniereas

Hearings Open On Big Program To Aid Jobless

Washington May 18 Budget Director Douglas presented four tax programs to the House ways and means committee to finance a 3.2 billion public works section of the industrial plan. Secretary Woodin and Douglas urged rapid passage as hearings opened.

Woodin Douglas House Bill United Press Washington Ways and Means Committee Roosevelt Pressury Woodin Ways and Means White House Doughton Ragon Dem Arie Ragan

Chicago launches new business campaign

Chicago announces a citywide campaign to spur prosperity after three years of depression. Mayor Edward J. Kelly proclaims a drive to prosperity starting next Monday through May 27, with State Street Day highlighting peak business and bargain prices.

United Freen Chicago Edward J. Kelly

State patrol checks on overloaded trucks on city highways

State highway patrolmen report a check today on alleged overloaded trucks on Corry Union City roads. Two or three heavy log trucks were weighed, but it could not be learned this afternoon if any arrests were made.

Corry-Union

New Pennsylvania Relief Post Opens Policy for Residents

Harrisburg May 18 The state emergency relief board inaugurates a policy of employing only Pennsylvanians. Marlin Paine, former executive director of Feet in North Hampton County, announced the rule amid a staffing controversy. Bailie, released after one day in the post, had paid $200 monthly and is a Cleveland resident. No successor was appointed.

United Press Harrisburg State Emergency Relief Board Clansiess Marlin Paine Northaimipton County Bailie Cleveland Ohio

Board Cuts Teachers Salaries and Adopts $104,841 Budget

The Board of Education set 1933 school taxes at 134% mill on property and $4 per capita, reducing teachers' salaries by 20 to 25 percent and trimming staff. The $104,841 budget eliminates several positions, lowers library funds, and maintains the Senior High building operations and festival band. The session followed executive conferences and lasted just over an hour.

Board of Education Harding School First Fourth Ward Junjor High Setino Gundes Carsnegie Corporation

Budget Cuts Streamline School Year Budget

The 1933 44 budget totals 104 841 down from 136 504 last year with major cuts in general control and instruction. Teacher salaries face reductions as the board approves a 12 000 sinking fund and trims maintenance and fixed charges. Trustee Patterson opposes the motion seeking deeper reductions to ease property taxes.

Hillettom Patterson

Tax Reduction Action Adopts 1844 Mill Property Tax

D A Hillstrom chair of the finance committee explains a new tax cut enabled by a legislature act allowing salary reductions. He says the board sought relief for three years but was held by delinquent taxes and laws. He warns a possible district borrowing at year end. Continuation on Page Seven.

D. A. Hillstrom Hillstrom

Teachers Take 20 to 25 Percent Salary Reductions

School board adopts a sliding scale cutting elementary salaries by 20 to 25 percent with varying reductions by pay level. Secondary teachers face 20 to 23 percent cuts across several salary points. The schedule was unanimously approved as Milon Brown presents hiring plans for the 1935 34 term. Tim Aine Youngs, new junior high music and art instructor, replaces Wilman Young who leaves for Chautauqua.

Milon Brown Soidministration and Instruction Committée Feschers Timaine Youngs Fredonit Normal School Wilman Young Chautauqua N.x

Superintendent Takes Salary Cut and Board Elects Staff

Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey accepted a voluntary $1000 reduction for 1935-24 bringing his salary to $3200. He previously shaved $1000 last year after earning $3800. The board elected several school officials for the coming year including C. Bennet as treasurer without pay and Dr H A Curtis as director whose term expires. Bennet will post a $10,000 bond. Gulger was re elected vice president and manager for Corry.

Ralph S. Dewey Dewey C. 7. Bénnett H. A. Curtis Bunnett Galt Negiiva Propien H. Gulger Bastians Mansger Corry Setsol Veetier

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