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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1934
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal lists pricing for mail subscriptions at $2.50 per year in advance and per-copy rates of three cents, fifteen cents per week, with advertising rate information available upon request. The text notes conference addresses and offices in Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Corry, with publisher Carter noted.
A 1920 statement from President William Green at AFL talks of peace through labor unity across nations. It argues workers and employers could avert war by refusing to produce war supplies and by embracing international cooperation, questioning nationalism and the future role of labor unions as practical internationalists.
James A. Moffet, federal housing administrator, predicted that federal mortgage insurance and refunding short-term mortgages would funnel at least 2 billion dollars of private funds into new home building. He projected 3 million new homes eventually, with private and public money needed to realize it. He warned that private capital must back construction to sustain private capital itself and called for about 10 billion dollars of private money for construction in the next year or two.
The Century of Progress at Chicago nears end with high internal satisfaction despite exterior critiques. Officials report 80 percent of fair obligations paid with demolition funds of 1,000,000 reserved to restore Grant Park. Anticipated savings to complete disbursement fall below half a million. Chicago again proves its famed motto I Will.
Edward Lickwala, a youth who threatened Edsel Ford for $5,000, was arrested within 24 hours, confessed, and sentenced to 10 years in Leavenworth. The piece lauds federal, police, and press cooperation in swiftly handling extortion and criticizes press leaks in kidnapping cases.
The fragment highlights cautions about activity and handling electricity, urges caution in new ventures, notes birthdate interests in philosophy, mentions conservative romance windows and a practical enterprise, and lists social favorable windows and danger dates across 1935 to 1985.
United Press reports door to door pitches by salesmen to embassy staff in Washington. British avoid modern appliances while Japanese seek helps with English. French amused, Spanish tight with funds, Italian British Turkish managers require approvals for purchases over a few hundred dollars. Secretaries briefed by canned speeches. Interior Secretary Tekes travels with identical talks in Toledo Chicago and Detroit. Monument aluminum tip examined by engineer Grieg. NRA planner Sachs reviews stamping grounds. Officials unsure if NRA board is right or left.
Paul Brown and Albatt Hutchins were bounced from the rumble seat of their roadster when it hit a bump on the highway. No further details on injuries or condition are given.
Twenty years ago the new erecting shop at Climax Locomotive Company will be largely roofed by tonight. The Home Watchmen of the Word held an open meeting with participants including Gilbert Donohue Gertrude Nichols and several others. A steam heating system was installed at St Thomas church on West Washington street. Corry High football faces Kane Saturday in a highly anticipated contest. W Hicks reports a strong corn crop from the W W Hasbrouck farm. George Carmicke bought the drawing equipment and business of Charles McLaughlin. Wallace Palmer brought Wolf River apples to the Journal office. O Amidon travels to Spring Creek promoting the tannery.
Paris society watchers note many outfits featuring satin in black pink eggshell and white. Princess Carla Boncompagni and Princess Pio wear slender draped satins with boot necklines and peplum hips. Countess de Fontanar and Dorland Doyle favor Chanel inspired bias draping. Lady Burton showcases black lace over tulle with godets and a large lace handkerchief.
Citizens face bold claims about the administration’s policy failures and economic strain. The piece argues wage inflation via rubber dollars, price fixing, and big-government experiments threaten small business and labor, urging readers to vote Republican and reject what it calls impractical dictates.
Hollywood News notes 20th Century Pictures expanding with Darryl Zanuck launching The Mighty Barnum starring Wallace Beery and a large extras cast. Chaplin’s Picture No. 5 shoots, with Paulette Goddard opposite Chaplin, under Willy Pogany design. Reliance Pictures schedules Gunga Din script by Minney and January camera start. Oil City firemen request restoration of July wage cut.
In a rare exclusive interview, Upton Sinclair, Democratic nominee, boasts Epic poverty program as a guaranteed victory two weeks before election. He dismisses threats from film bosses to move industry to Florida, argues the plan will win and vows to recall Merriam within a year. admits campaign strain and threats, pauses his life as a writer, and predicts ample news for reporters if elected.
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