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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1933
Page
3
The piece notes a nationwide talk of tax strikes, but Chicago actually acts. Cook County uses receiverships on delinquent properties to collect overdue taxes, then rents them to fund the treasury, prompting renewed payments and millions flowing in. Critics warn the drastic method masks tax spenders and harms real estate values and ownership.
Robert C. Clark of Vermont warns state bank supervisors against policies that slash asset values to unattainable lows. He argues sound banking requires patience and cooperation, noting premature surcharges on securities hurt borrowers and real estate valuations lag in weeks of rising markets.
A historic prose piece argues the NRA embodies the will of the people and shapes government through public opinion. It compares opinion power to a force akin to public consent, noting its potential for both good and harm in wartime and daily life.
The text surveys censorship in Germany Russia Italy Japan China and western democracies. It contrasts arrests and expulsions of correspondents with freer press regimes in England France the United States and other democracies where reporters operate with less interference. It notes censorship leads to distorted or delayed dispatches and rumors thrive in absence of authentic facts.
Twenty years ago notes from the Corry Journal recount a car accident injuring Andrew B Crowl near Hamet hospital, a Civil War regimental reunion for the 83rd Pa Volunteers at Titusville, social events in Williamsport and Corry, heavy primary election reporting, a charity basketball game for Corry Hospital, a runaway accident near Spartansburg, new dwelling construction on Grove and Concord, a birth at Corry hospital, and assorted society items including dancing, fishing trips, and a novelty act in Fulton.
Paris reports on updated materials including metal thread accents in silks and the gold and silver period. Describes silk types such as soft fairies Ottomans ribbing variations mixed with wool and silk, double surfaced satin-silks, bi colored designs, cabosse silks, and rose patterns with shiny surface finishes.
A cryptic report states Martha survived a poison effort at the municipal zoo but was later shot to death after a close of poison strong enough to kill 60 persons failed to affect her. Police investigation continues to determine motive and assailant.
United Press reports Federal Relief Administrator Harry L. Hopkins advocates a White House visit to deflate overconfident officials. He explains that facing the President, then reporters, makes a person feel unimportant yet important again. Hopkins cites his focus on feeding the hungry amid unemployment.
Hollywood profile of Wynne Gibson, New York City native and film star hopeful. The piece notes her early love of reciting, preferences for orange and tomato juice, dog named Skip It, and ambitions to own a stock farm. It highlights her dislike of loud voices, admiration for Marie Dressler and George Arliss, and interest in living in London.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge hosted a card party with 36 guests at the I C C F hall. Nine bridge tables and five hundred games were played. Louise Williams and Ethel Mathewa won bridge honors, Harvey Loveland and Anna Waterbrook won five hundred. Mrs H B Wood and committee provided lunch of sandwiches pickles cakes and coffee.
James E McClure, 29, husband of Louis Heisler, 18, stands trial for murder in Erie county court after indictment by a grand jury. He pleads not guilty as the proceedings begin despite his wife's absence. He wore a dark suit and appeared composed, later visiting him at the county prison as allowed.
Erin September 16. The population of greater Erie rose by about 3 000 to 145 000 in the past year, per statistics in the 1933 city directory issued Friday by the Allin Son Erie Directory Co. The directory, a five part volume, covers miscellaneous subjects buyers guide alphabetical names household directory and classified business directory and includes data on Lawrence Park Wea leyville and Westminster.
Washington patrolman James Bracey testified before the trial board that he did not drink on duty but admitted curing his chewing tobacco in apple brandy. The board postponed its decision until the next meeting.
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