27 Oct 1934
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1934
Page
1
Scattered OCR text mentions a town or place and various terms. Partial phrases include references to airplanes, water, and notable words like Laken and Hus but with no clear events or outcomes. The readable portion lacks coherent names, dates, or actions to confirm a specific news item.
Upton Sinclair accuses George Creel of bad faith and bids him goodbye. Creel withdraws from backing Sinclair, repudiating the EPIC plan modification. The move shakes Sinclair’s Democratic bid for governor, with observers split on its impact as a three way race intensifies in California.
Singapore and London reports on October 27 say King Prajadhipol of Siam offered to resign amid a decree penalizing death without appeal and opposition to taxation. later, his secretary denied abdication and stated the king remains in residence at Cranleigh, Surrey. Also noted: Alexander Grosset, 65, longtime president of the Grosset and Drinlap Inc, died of heart disease in New Brunswick.
Washington reports indicate Postmaster General James Farley will resign the Democratic national chairmanship soon due to the overload of dual roles. The shift of his base to the post office department and pressure to purge the committee spurred speculation of his departure. Insiders say Roosevelt may back a full time chair, with Lehman’s re election cited as a factor in Farley’s potential quick resignation.
Police in Philadelphia recover $60,000 in jewels, silverware, and furs after arresting seven men and two women believed linked to burglaries in Philadelphia and nearby towns. Items valued at $40,000 found in Hall's apartment. rest in his wife Gertrude's home. Suspects named include Henry Burney and Samuel Swift.
Five bandits were captured by police during an attempted bank robbery at Wendell. The bank, reporting a new deposit record of $750,000, was interrupted when a neared getaway car with a driver drew police attention. The bandits offered to fight when confronted, but were subdued with assistance from Raleigh police.
ERIE PA October 27 Mrs Mary Etta Heigh age 59 mother of five was killed when an automobile driven by her son Frank 22 collided with another auto driven by Roland L Hammer Fairview Pa Frank and two girl companions were injured slightly when the car overturned
Peter Hansen was named president of the Sportsmen's Fifth Club formed at a meeting in the Cameron building basement. About 125 sportsmen attended. officers include Carl Guenther as vice president and Melvin Dowse as secretary. The group planned conservation-focused activities, a life range, and expected membership to rise beyond sixty as they build a local club for fishing and hunting enthusiasts.
Adam Ricetti, ally of Charles Pretty Boy Troy, seeks to block extradition to Columbia Missouri where murder and smut charges are pending. His attorney Hugo Chesposky of Steubenville will petition Governor George White in Columbus for permission to appear and argue that Pickett was not in Columbia at the time. Local highway patrol officers arrive to escort the prisoner for trial.
Harrisburg and Erie reports show H. TI gar Barnes denying substantial ownership by George H. Earle in the Pennsylvania Sugar Company. Barnes cites 2190 shares at par value 20 each, totaling 42 600, yielding 4 260 annually to the estate with 420 a year under a son's share. Pinchot labels Earle a sugar trust figure, urging defeat of Earle and Schnader's GOP bid amid attacks on alleged misuse of state resources.
Paterson Oct 27 mediation proposals to end a strike by 25 000 workers affecting New Jersey and New York dyeing and finishing, third day. Ballot to labor and employer groups runs today, failure could trigger mass layoffs of about 100 000 silk textile workers and affect the Pennsylvania branch of the industry.
In Norfield Massachusetts on October 27 state police commissioner Paul G Kirk led an inquiry into the seven week old slaying of Rev. Elliott Speer headmaster of Mount Hermon school. The killing, described as a perfect crime, stunned Massachusetts police with the search highlighting the case's significance. A separate Pittsburgh notice reports James E Nichols being refused divorce from Gladys Nichols on cruelty charges.
Los Angeles reports Harry F. Sinclair plans to top the 23.9 million bid for Richfield Oil Co of California. The move follows Standard Oil of California's bid that was accepted by the reorganizing committee of the defunct firm. Sinclair intends to bid higher Monday as Judge James considers competitive bids for Richfield's share in the Sherwood Oil Co of Baltimore.
Harrisburg Pa October 27 Milk producers in Pennsylvania gained an extra 1 million dollars monthly this year and were paid in 100 cent dollars in commodity markets The board and state and federal agencies found farmers received 4 million dollars a month from April to August this year compared with 8 09 million a month during the same five months in 1933 The report notes a 100 cent milk dollar versus August 1933 at 95 cents and August 1932 at 81 cents in purchasing other commodities
Reports indicate approaching crisis in naval limits with the American delegation set to meet British and Japanese representatives in separate talks next week. In Phoenix, Maritza the screen actress and Sam Katz of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer wed today. Samuel S. Lewis dismissed as publicity director amid department changes. In Lamberton a collision killed three men and a truck driver. A Havana road bombing reportedly aimed at President Medieta's motorcade. Stockholm rumors swirl that American playwright Migené O'Neil may win the 1984 Nobel Prize.
Albert Morrison heads the VFW parade committee announcing plans for next Wednesday night. Prizes include 2.50 for best class turnout, 5 for best float, and 2.50 for best costume. Nearly all city school classes expected to participate with many groups entering floats. Red fire and noise makers ordered for participants.
Pittsburgh dispatch details the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission fall meeting where Dr Miley B Wesson received the silver medal for risking life to save a patient during a San Francisco operating room incident. X ray technician Gertrude Quinn was shocked while handling a high voltage wire, nearly causing a table collision and nitrous oxide explosion. Dr Wesson regained consciousness after a fall, completed the operation, and was out nine and a half weeks. Bronze medals were also awarded to 33 others, including Pennsylvanians John F Danny.
United Press reports Pennsylvanias campaign winds down with Democrats led by Thomas Kennedy coordinating stops from Wilkes-Barre to Scranton and Philadelphia while Republicans spread efforts from Pittsburgh through Luzerne and Montgomery counties. Kennedy will speak in Blair Centre Clearfield Bedford Westmore and other counties with a final rally in Pittsburg.
Washington reports the disappearance of oun tritia McCarran daughter of Senator Patrick McCarran. The office describes her as fictitious but states she is attending Immaculate Seminary.
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