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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1937
Page
1
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Leaders from all parties paid tribute to James Ramsay MacDonald 71 former Britain's Labor prime minister as the ship Niner Reins Del Pacifico carried his body to Bermuda. Born in Lossiemouth he rose from teacher to political leader guiding Labor through war and coalitions. He died after a long career marked by peace appeals and party shifts.
Labor and Industry Secretary Ralph M Beshores reminded employers and wage earners that hearings on exemptions under the universal 44 hour work week law open Friday. The 1937 act sets eight hours per day and a 44 hour week with a 90 minute lunch in the first six hours and fixed hours for each employee. Exemptions cover Dona Ade executives domestic servants and agricultural field workers.
Erie county tax sale dates moved from November 15 to December 20 1987 to allow checks on delinquent properties. The large delinquent list covers 1931 to 1935 taxes for about five thousand parcels, with Corry properties set for December 20 in Judge W K Hirt's courtroom at 9 a m.
Washington November 10 The House Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee tentatively cut 117 million dollars from the estimated annual yield of the capital gains and losses tax. It also revisited the issue of exemptions from the profits tax for weak corporations in bankruptcy or under non dividend contracts. The move aims to shield cash-starved small firms while Roosevelt seeks to balance the 188 fiscal year budget.
Reports from the Franco-Spanish frontier say Generalissimo Francisco Franco intends to launch a last major offensive in Eastern Spain before month’s end. The move aims to break Loyalist resistance and hasten collapse of opposition.
Corry's 1938 tax rate hinges on financing the storm sewer project. If budget follows pay as you go, about one mill more in next year’s levy may be needed, with bond issues at $5 000 to $6 000 a possibility to complete the city portion. Mayor-elect Heples and City Council discussed tax impact and budget drafts for December action.
Washington, Nov. 10. Heat, and price setting by the bituminous coal commission faced possible delays as President Roosevelt prepared to intervene again. The move follows two months of self-government by the commission and signals a potential call to the White House to secure a prompt agreement on minimum coal prices.
Erie Pa November grand jury will be held on call after regular criminal work. Judge William H. Hirt said jurors may be recalled to probe Erie county gravel case amid unconfirmed reports of a broader investigation. District Attorney Graham Kinstead would not reveal details. A friendly suit may decide Gerry School District salary payment to ex-treasurer Frank Westley for six months of the current term, with hopes for amicable settlement.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments tomorrow on a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. case challenging a 39 year old rate making precedent. Roosevelt’s criticism of recent Court interpretations heightened the case’s significance as the court moved forward with the hearing.
A federal bench warrant was issued today in Pittsburgh for the arrest of Herri von Tund of Erie Pa on charges of violating the Pure Food and Drug Act the warrant argued by Judge Schoonmaker with information filed by the United States District Attorney's OfficeThe information alleges false labeling and sale of misbranded grapes tied to the Land Grape Juice Company across the interstate commerce route
Corry plans a brief silent tribute at 11 A M tomorrow to honor those who died in World War I. Local business will close in the afternoon. American Legion and auxiliary members organize exercises, speaker lineups, and a 6:80 dinner at the post home.
Harrisburg November action by Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission rejects railroad requests for intrastate freight increases on basic commodities. Carriers sought 1 to 11 cent per ton rise for bituminous coal, claiming alignment with interstate rates set October 22. PUC suspended tariff schedule and ordered investigation into reasonableness, with hearing date not set.
Hatl Hess, a 48 year old accountant at Nowoo Peck, Pe Nations Baxi, was held on embezzlement charges in Scranton after a family boating disappearance. Hess faces the charges as authorities pursue a fuller picture of the alleged theft.
President Roosevelt convened four major business representatives and Federal Reserve officials at the White House to discuss boosting private capital spending on construction. Secretary Morgenthau and Senator Byrd will speak in New York on government expenditures and how to stimulate the housing industry amid the recession.
Gurney rtus 96 Wien City was found guilty of aggravated assault and battery in Union City by the county court yesterday. Judge Willan set sentencing after the jury recommended mercy. Wind Was arrested after the attack on Jones with an axe during a drunken brawl last August 12 in An on Gily. Jones suffered severe back injuries and was hospitalized for several days before beginning recovery.
United Press reports Nov 10 that labor cannot compel hotels to pay wages equal to skilled factory workers. Lucius Boomer, president of the American Hotel Association, told a New York audience that strikes to push hotel wages to factory levels would have serious consequences for the industry and its workers.
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