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A brief item notes schedule shifts with tentative openings on Wednesday and Friday for a state event. Officials confirm dates and locations, inviting attendees to plan ahead.
21 May 1935
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1935
Page
1
A brief item notes schedule shifts with tentative openings on Wednesday and Friday for a state event. Officials confirm dates and locations, inviting attendees to plan ahead.
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Four Correites named in indictments by the Erie grand jury face charges of accepting money and groceries under false pretenses in relief chiselings. The county relief system is alleged to be unwieldy, with separate indictments for each defendant. Trials likely postponed to the September term due to a full docket.
Berlin May 21 United Press dispatch reports Reichsführer Adolf Hitler defiantly asserting Germany’s right to re arm. He spoke to the nation after the cabinet approved universal military conscription for one year and insisted Germany had not scrapped its armament treaty obligations despite Versailles limits.
Chicago May 21 Jane Addams a Nobel laureate and famed welfare reformer lies in a coma after a major operation. Four doctors and two nurses hover at her bedside as her desperate fight for life continues.
H L Straw(s)burg of Hagerstown claims rats will fear his extermination plan. He cites letters from college officials and business leaders lauding his services. He will begin work here Wednesday with a potent food designed to reduce rat populations.
The state Senate confirmed the governor's appointment of Philip A. Platt of Wallingford Delaware County to the state sanitary water board, succeeding W. McCormick of Williamsport. The governor also sought confirmation for John J. Sullivan of Philadelphia to the state Council of Education, filling Aloysius T. Fitzpatrick's resignation. The term is four and a half years of six.
Washington May 21 The Patman inflationary program faces a veto by President Roosevelt with Senate leaders signaling a possible compromise if the veto is sustained. Majority Leader Robinson urged cautious optimism while Huey Long prepared a last appeal as efforts to override the veto faltered.
National Guardsmen of Company A underwent their regular quarterly inspection at the State Armory led by Major Frederick J. Pond of Meadville. The focus was on camp equipment preparation for summer at Indian Gap, with departure date undecided. Lockers guns and equipment were checked and the drill outdoors marked the first long session this year.
The Corry Rod and Gun Club announces the purchase of the Blakeslee and Post property, about three miles south of Corry. The 130 acre site on Lindsey Hollow road will host field trials, a skeet and rifle range, and a future clubhouse. The club plans to relocate the Hare Creek skeet field after Decoration Day and hold fall field trials. The building committee includes M Ray Greene, R H VanTassel, Dan Depew, Bert Welden, George Kittleberger, Fred Ross, and Marvey Croscutt.
The Pennsylvania Senate and House moved against the 1764 blue laws. A law and order committee report approved two anti blue law bills on first reading. One bill would permit Sunday polo. the other allows Sunday tennis and charging admission to matches.
May 21 The Senate passed the Salus minimum wage bill by 27 to 29 vote in Harrisburg. It was the Republican substitute for the administration's wage proposal and was sponsored by Rep. Agna Bran ato of Philadelphia.
After months of consideration the City Council approved a ten year contract with Pennsylvania Electric to supply street lighting. Mayor Glen Miller and City Clerk Robert Ott are authorized to negotiate the agreement, which is expected to save about 1440 per year over the decade and replace the current plan. Bill No. 606 received its third reading and final approval at Monday’s meeting, with final adoption to follow in a later session.
Corry newspaper notes a citywide chain letter craze with schemes offering modest to high percentages. Some participants claim dividends, while a few say later joiners fear missing out. Postal exchanges shift to handling chain letter activity under legal scrutiny.
Pennsylvania lawmakers attack a one cent gasoline tax hike amid ongoing price jumps. Senator McCreesh calls for vigorous opposition via the Pennsylvania Motor Federation while Rep. Smith urges turning protests over to refiners. The tax rise reportedly not yet approved. officials target revenue for relief. Also reported, Philadelphia truck drivers and teamsters end a strike after wage and hour concessions.
May 21. League Nations council discussed a four point plan to prevent war between Italy and Abyssinia. Baron Aloisi of Italy, Bedshroad and Teq Huwariate of Abyssinia, with Reve Massigli of France as mediator, outlined arbitration of frontier incidents, a joint frontier delimitation commission, a monitoring delegate, and Abyssinia granting Italy mining concessions. Plan aims to avoid triggering Italy's military buildup and seeks Abyssinia’s adherence to the Teague covenant while preserving member unity.
Corry Rotary club members at a luncheon outlined plans to entertain Civil War veterans and veteran organizations at next Tuesday's meeting in observance of Memorial Day. Twenty four members attended with talks by M. J. Blanden on coin collecting and Dr. Hugh O’Hare on a city contour map of Carry.
Washington May 21 Organized labor threatens revolt against President Roosevelt's monthly work relief wage scale of 1819 504 a month and insists only injustice can lead to strife and strikes. Senator McCarran warns steps to combat it as lawmakers protest the decision and argue for prevailing wages under the reemployment program.
Finances in the municipality are strained as bonding powers are limited and a survey is needed before proceeding with the storm relief sewer project. City officials fear the needed funds cannot be raised alone and note the bond limit around 19,000, far short of the project’s estimated cost. A public vote would be required for a larger bond, unlikely before late May, leaving the plan in doubt.
Washington barracks held a closed court martial for a high ranking army officer amid unusual secrecy. Officials refused to confirm details, fueling speculation of senior officers involved in a probe linked to arms lobbyists and war department contracts. A second item notes Joe Reed, veteran animal trainer, killed by an enraged Mull elephant at Ute Al G Barnes quarters during rehearsals for a film.
About 1 000 marchers converge on the Springfield state capital to protest a relief crisis affecting roughly 4 200 000 clients. Police readiness increases as demonstrators arrive by truck and on foot to attend a tense rally before a House vote on relief legislation.
Smedley Butler, famed ex Marine general, vows to organize a political veterans movement if the Patman bonus bill fails. He met with Patman supporters including Gay Wier and Thomas as the Senate debated the veto and the unprecedented joint session of Congress. The outcome hinged on the dramatic bonus controversy and today’s testimony.
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