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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1941
Page
4
News brief notes a rail shipping month observance by American railroads and a courtly defense of safety practices in transit. It cites a device tracking jolts in transit, praised for improving packing and equipment, alongside remarks on principles guiding allied nations and U S policy in wartime.
Charles P. Stewart argues democracies owe gratitude to Benito Mussolini for backing anti Nazi Balkan efforts and aiding Greece and Africa in the wider Axis conflict. He claims Mussolini’s actions shift prestige and bolster anti-German forces, while warning of potential Yugoslav turmoil and allied Serbia-Croatia tensions. He notes Allied luck and timing in Mussolini’s maneuvers and calls for recognition of his role.
Renewal of discussions aims to settle the current labor dispute that closed the Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing plant, with the U.S. Condliator due back next week. The note lists local moves, job shifts, new pastor announcements, a boat expo, housing activity, and references to civic and social events in Corry, noting the Ford-Mercury dealer, street movements, and a forthcoming spring program.
O H Heath secured council approval to use part of a North Second Avenue street for property remodeling at the Milk Products Company plant. John E Hultburg presented his new patent tool at the Corry James Mfg Gary plant. Ralph and Mrs Baker celebrated their wedding anniversary with Les Amis Club guests at their Park Place home. A newborn son John James Kep sl greeted Mr and Mrs R B Kep sl. E J Morrow leaves on an eastern business trip. Mrs Catherine Armstrong convalesced with her daughter in Spring Creek then returned home. Mr Ballinger of Sheth visits for business. Presbyterian church annual meeting ended with a party honoring Mr and Mrs P Northrup departing the city.
Speech by Matsuoka at Rome press gathering frames peace as essential. He says leaders of allied nations should know each other to prevent misunderstandings and supports a general conference of world leaders. He urges Tokyo to stop fighting China and pursue peace with them as a first step toward cooperation with the United States.
Washington Day Book reviews the odd trajectory of Will Rogers from Moore Oklahoma, who rose in the 1930s from a local figure to win multiple terms as congressman at large. It recalls his surprising 1940 loss in a district race and speculates on his 1942 prospects amid shifting Oklahoma politics.
A collection of scrambled trivia items and garbled OCR text posing questions about capitals, metals, presidents, Shakespeare, geography, chemistry, card games, animals, foods, and more. The readable bits reveal a playful quiz format with misread words and broken phrases typical of an old classifieds page.
Industrial experts discuss the impact of no daylight on workers in windowless plants. Adequate artificial lighting, especially fluorescent light with high continuity, reduces glare and shadows and can even be superior to daylight. The piece notes concerns about claustrophobia, confinement, odors, and vermin in such environments, highlighting the need for mindful lighting and conditions.
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