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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
4
The article stresses labor peace for coal production as vital to national defense, warns against disruption of industrial fuel, and imagines government control if a general strike occurs. It notes 1939 drowning deaths fell to 8,100 in 1940 with more pools and lifesaving training by the Red Cross, urging public adherence to safety rules and traffic laws to reduce fatalities.
Fragmented wartime column discusses how plastics in industrial nations transform war material needs and consumer goods. It notes Yugoslavs and Croats in a political frame, Mussolini and Hitler lessons, and America’s resolve, while hinting at resource shortages and shifts toward new materials like milk and soy derivatives. The piece blends diplomacy, economic strategy, and emerging manufacturing trends.
A compilation of historical notes mentions Java canoe counts, Haydn’s last piano moment, Whistler portraits, plus fours origins, British tea consumption, the first US telegraph message, and starling origins with a mix of dates and places.
A scattered excerpt recalls past issues from twenty years ago with references to April dates and missing Sunday papers. It notes common letter-writing salutations and discusses preferences for formality. An odd retro comment mentions Italian government actions about sinking ships.
The text argues that eye care starts at birth with antiseptic eye drops. It notes possible structural defects and common disorders like squint and myopia. Early treatment is urged as delays can lead to serious eye problems and there is a mention of Canal Zone demographics.
A fragment from a puzzle page invites readers to test how many quiz questions they can answer. It mentions a classifieds page for answers and lists questions about empires, actresses, plants, authors, telegraph history, sports figures, months with 30 days, and historic oyster parks prior to the war.
Associated Press reports President Roosevelt dismissed convoy proposals as too absurd to consider now. Capitol Hill observers note Republican opposition and a pending Tobey resolution to bar Navy ships from convoy duty. Some lawmakers fear action on convoys during the Easter recess.
At Indiantown Gap PA April 3 the army reports a shortage of second lieutenants across the National Guard ranks notably in the 103d Combat Engineers. An order calls ten officers from civilian life to join the 103rd with more likely soon in infantry and artillery.
Bradford business leaders voted 18 to 8 to urge city council to adopt parking meters and daylight saving time. A committee will draft a resolution and present it to the council, offering assistance if adopted. The daylight saving resolution was approved unanimously, proposing Bradford start the last time change with neighboring communities.
Laws Goldfinch 17 a Union City High School senior died this morning at 6 from long illness at Union City Hospital. A lifelong resident, he leaves his parents Charles and Mrs. Goldfinch and eight sisters. Friends may call at 17 Fifth Avenue Friday evening and Saturday. Funeral services Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Glenn Funeral Home with Rev. Wilbur Hewlt officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Erie April 3 Geome winnser 87 lived on a small farm near Waterford found dead in woods near his home Tuesday according to coroner Dr Walter G Stroble. Neighbors last saw him March 47 and authorities say death appears natural from a heart attack with no foul play. Postman noted Zimmer’s mail undisturbed. troopers Paul Engel and Harry Stinnett investigated.
Little Valley April 3 A sealed verdict of 3500 in favor of Edward Morrison a thrice crippled wheel chair vendor from Salamanca against Frank Daniels Philip Carey Roofing Buffalo arising from an automobile crash October 24 near Salamanca Morrison has been wheel chair bound twenty years since a fractured back and hip injuries.
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