Twenty Years Ago From the Journal April 4 1931
A long mixed-page summary recounts past events from the Journal date in 1931. It notes political reflections on Senator Douglas, banking essays, and debates about capitalism, plus local items on Erie Railroad crossing plans, civic installations, Easter observances, theater productions, and a benefit fundraiser for the Community Chest. The piece preserves names such as Douglas, Lackey, Swope, Pierce, and Keating, and mentions Corry Pennsylvania, Meadville, and Staunton Virginia.
Douglas of Illinois Aims at Democratic Nomination
Sen Paul Howard Douglas of Illinois may contest the 1952 Democratic presidential nomination after planning a Washington debate with Sen Taft for editors on April 21. A poll shows him as a potential nominee if Truman does not run, with a background as a Marine officer, economist, and reformer who helped craft housing and social security laws.
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Tus
Washington
Douglas
Sen
Illinois
Smith College
Senate
A Douglas
Paul Howard Douglas
Trinoly
Taft
Truman
Maine
Chicago
American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign ‘Wars
Curly” Brooks
Minols
Balance Wheel leads Corry Library picks in期
Corry Public Library reviews three recent additions. The Balance Wheel by Taylor Caldwell follows Charles, the armament era conscience amid wartime stresses. The Seventeen Reader 8 edited by Bryna Ivens collects Seventeen stories for teen girls. The Islanders by Joseph Auslander and Audrey Wardeman depicts a Floridian town torn by Greek fisherman family tensions.
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Corry Public Library
Seventeen
Bryna Ivens
Magaine
Magasine
Joseph Auslander
Audrey Wardemann
Florida
Dodecanese Islands
Christidos
Height and width of ships defined by canal and bridge
A historical note states that the width of United States ships is governed by the Panama Canal while their height is constrained by the Brooklyn Bridge. This framing links maritime design limits to iconic engineering barriers in a compact historical context.
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United States
Panama Canal
Brooklyn Bridge
Erie assessment may be postponed in city hall rift
Prolonged triennial real estate assessment in Erie faces delay as mayor and coalition clash over scheduling. Both sides accuse each other of fault, with plans for a special re assessment likely in 1953 and no bill changes before 1963 unless the 1953 assessment is completed.
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Erie
Boy dies in fire in Greensburg four-room home
A one year old boy named William Mock died in a house fire that destroyed a frame four room dwelling in Greensburg Pennsylvania. His sister Carrall Jean survived the blaze while the mother and other details were not fully provided.
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Greensburg
William Mock
Carrall Jean
Blaze at Theresa Mork’s home sparks dangerous scene
A fire broke out last night at Theresa Mork’s residence amid a visible blaze near a neighbor’s house. A witness described the scene as an extended right arm of the Steine of Liberty looming over the event, estimated at 42 feet in length.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ey Evening Journal
Weed Benth
Carry
Apews
Corry
Ugon
University of Pennsylvania
Charles Darwin
Norman Thomas
McCarthy
Journal
O. N. Lackey
Swope
Erie Raiload
Meadville
Lackey
Maple Avenue
Wesley A. Pierce
Corry Lodge No
B. P.O. Ellis
Hame
North Center Street
Charles P. Keating
Charlotte McKelvey
Ai . Ransom D. McKelvey
Spice Creek
Corry High School
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton
Nigh
Community Chest
Gabardine
Clothes
Pharmacists
Toodbury Soap
Yardley
Sofskin
Seltzer
Cme
Lydia Pinkham
Pepe
Crates
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Meerdink
West Main & Spring Sts
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