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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1936
Page
4
Democratic enrollment in California jumped nearly 50 percent over 1932 in early responsive counties, while Republicans declined. In numerous counties Democrats held a majority for the first time in history, with seven major counties showing notable shifts in enrollment figures.
The piece argues rapid mechanized warfare is feasible with Mobilized forces like a 1,390,000 strong Italian army able to move in a day. It emphasizes heavy reliance on mechanization, tanks, artillery, chemical units, and fast road networks over rail. It notes highways as crucial to defense, outlining potential daily advances of up to 100 miles under good roads and opposing forces.
English building progress shows a recovery with 210000 houses built from 1921 to last year and costs falling, aiding worker homeownership while American building lags. Eckener, linked to Nazi regime tensions, faces press bans and possible ship naming disputes as propaganda and politics dampen support for his airship ventures.
A fragment describes Nimager proposing ample salary and honor to develop ideas in a free land. It envisions building a fleet of dir gises and teaching airmen to operate them as part of a broader strategic program. The text emphasizes high pay and recognition for innovative work in aviation.
A statistician foresees the US population stabilizing within a generation and possibly peaking in about ten years. He warns profound industrial, commercial, social, and political effects, with business unlikely to flatten and demand for larger houses, more machinery, and increased travel and autos rising as the population declines.
Paris notes a chic Jodalle two tone gray skirt and coat ensemble with a lighter plaid coat and high neck red leather trimmed dress. New capes appear in a single length and an Algebra ensemble features black print with red and white equations. Toway offers spring suit routes and cape styles.
In Hollywood California on April 7 Shirley Deane a Willowy actress from San Bruno speaks about her career starting from a small role in a frozen film prop to parts in Metropolitan The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo and a leading role in Charley Chan at the Circus She credits opportunity luck and perseverance for her advancement in the film industry.
The text gives a dated astrological prediction targeting those born between October 25 and November. It warns of dangerous morning hours and urges caution with travel and dealings, noting potential electrical work suitability and risks to the head. It references years 1936 and 1987 and advises cautious behavior.
Twenty years ago the city learned that Supt Martin Ressler of United States Brakeshow Co received orders to shut his plant temporarily. Erie railroad surveyors Fletcher and Morrison spent the week here while surveying the line from New York to Chicago. State Hatchery officials reported a new prize line boosting water supply. Mayor Pattenson and the City Commission aimed to stop nuisance from splitt ing advertising handbills along sidewalks. Installation officers from Ithanning Lodge oversaw 45 Elks officers in Corry Lodge. Attorney Robert J Ostorie, ill, reported improving after a Cleveland trip. Bishop John J McCort near death at Mercy Hospital.
Sy Milner Rupp Jr outlines how Indians are misrepresented as evasive savages due to cultural misunderstanding. The piece notes the Dudian as an agriculturist in Erie County, describing early farming practices such as cleared spaces, piled earth forming two foot high hills, and corn planted atop each hill with squash and pumpkins also grown.
The text describes staple forest foods including squashes and pumpkins, corn prepared as hominy and meal, wild rice from canoes, roots like ulrush and yellow water sky, spring greens, wild fruits and nuts, meat and fish variety, and maple sugar for seasoning. It notes no salt use to avoid insects and portrays a well rounded seasonal diet.
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