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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1935
Page
4
Editorial argues Pennsylvania real estate bears most tax load while wealth shifts to stocks and bonds. It advocates constitutional revision for graduated income tax, broader tax base, lower real estate taxes, and removal of uniform tax clause to enable fairer, progressive taxation.
French meteorologist Joseph Cassiopee spent 15 years refining weather cycles by linking celestial events to regional weather. He asserts a 172 year eclipse rhythm enables predictions, citing past forecasts of mild winters and heavy rains. His next predictions await verification.
The National Industrial Conference Board reports July 1835 U S unemployment at 10 915 000, up 2.7 percent from June 1935 and 1.9 higher than July 1984. The figures prompt concerns about persistent joblessness and debates over permanent dole versus self supporting solutions.
United Press reports in Washington that Senator Huey P. Long met a delegation of Father Divine followers seeking a united program. Long laughed off the interview and dismissed the group while noting Divine’s supporters warned him of doom. The exchange foreshadowed future clashes between Long’s share-the-wealth policies and the Harlem cult leader’s movement.
A police insignia disappeared from a cruising vehicle outside the State House in Boston, believed to be taken by someone evading traffic arrests. In another item from Trenton Missouri a Witten garden potato tomato plant discusses work and wages, humor masking concerns about employment.
Paris couriers report a wave of trouser fashion across houses. Many sportswear looks feature pants, with evening and afternoon wear showing trousers or skirt-trousers, including tailored golf suits and knee-creased pants. Lanvin showcases Turkish trousers with ankle gathers paired to bright tunics. split skirts reveal trousers for afternoon ensembles.
Twenty years ago the Corry Board of Commerce and Industry considered a monthly publication to boost city business. The Corry Fair Grounds opened with exhibitors and concessions. A pool hall changed hands as Herman Nathan bought the business. The Corry High School Athletic Association elected officers Milon Brown John Downey Maurice Weis and Prof. B L Monroe. Katherine Elston visited Titusville for a noon gathering. Frank Laurie Sr Crawford Thurston and Dexter Alford traveled to Goodwill Hill for a planned shot today.
The column highlights those born between March 21 and April 21 as favored today and notes mixed daytime moods. It warns against sign contrasts and clerical work, urges caution on health and finances, and references February periods 5 to 11 and 11 to 15 with cautionary tones.
Odis Clarke sues his wife for divorce alleging her social activities hindered his teaching career. The report notes a jail cell from 40 years ago involving Nortonville’s ghost family was moved to Brentwood for reinstallation in a reconstructed jail, reflecting era headlines and local interest.
Hollywood report notes Erle Stanley Gardner creator of Perry Mason discusses his writing style and belief in strong titles. He explains Mason as a California lawyer who solves murders through courtroom craft, while outlining his background, philosophy, and process for crafting the next case.
A survey of new books includes L. H. Myers trilogy completion The Flower and the Root set in India during Akbar era with a modern dramatic love story Irving Bachellor’s The Oxen of the Sun a polished tale of love and humor George Kitchin imprisoned by the G P U in Prisoner of the G P U The mining camp life in Living High by Allaire O Reardon Overbeck and a set of instructional short stories These Stories Went to Market by Vernon McKenzie showcase journalism basics
Harrisburg reports secretary of Internal Affairs logs points out about two dozen topics from the recent legislative session affecting third class cities. The digest notes budgets, contracts, deposits, city consolidation, fire protection, public records, and amendments to existing laws on highways taxes light and water plants local government and more. Final budget action requires ten days notice and publication twenty days before adoption with a fifteen day filing after adoption.
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