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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1948
Page
4
AP content and dispatches are used in this paper with republican tone. Postal details show weekly mail costs and third class rates. Advertising rates are available on application. Previous publication date noted.
The article reviews postwar stopgap measures Congress passed or discussed to address Europe Recovery Program needs and domestic inflation. It notes foreign aid bills of 522 million for Winter relief in France Italy Austria and 65 million for Marshall Plan support, plus an anti inflation bill whose grain authority expired. It mentions price control hopes, meat rationing standby machinery, and stalled broader anti inflation actions as of early 1948.
Medical Society notes on common warts caused by a virus, their contagious nature, and varied outcomes. Many warts appear suddenly, may disappear or persist. Treatments range from salicylic salts to destructive measures, with juvenile warts seen on hands and genital regions.
In a wartime mood piece, the author argues voters distrust party elitism and seek capable leaders. Delegates to national conventions remain largely unpledged, chosen by state leaders, while November ballots offer two major candidates chosen by party chiefs. The piece calls for strong leadership, stockpiling materials, and a shift to a war economy, warning taxes may rise and civil liberties may be limited as the nation reassesses its political and defense posture.
Corry scene brushes with car auctions large sums noted at an Alkens dealer sale while local fishing streams face pre season raids by school age anglers. reports on Navy recall of Lt. Commander Ralph Waterhouse, youth center proposals, new rail changes, and growing estate dealings fill a long compiled community roundup.
Pittsburgh announces a program to perfect chemical gas production from coal. A pilot plant will be built at Library, Pennsylvania, processing about 59 tons of coal daily to yield roughly 24 million cubic feet of gas for conversion into high heating value liquids and fuels.
The article recalls April service changes on the Renovo Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, detailing eastbound morning arrivals and connections to avoid extra crew runs. It notes a Easter Monday concert in St Edward's Hall, a charity event by the Galt Benevolent Association, Perry Nicholls claiming Easter egg execution, an accident with Mrs Spicer and Anna Utermarks injuring hands on an electric wringer, Rotary Club remarks by Glen Mead of Philadelphia, and a brief note on widows versus widowers in the United States.
A jumble of old time quiz prompts asks about Napoleons home base, the length of a mile in inches, the Morse code letter signaled by three dots and a dash, and Dickens characters including Jerry Cruncher. It also hints at the origin of chewing gum from chicle and requests the language of a Charla manuscript, all styled like a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper item.
A Pennsylvanian survey notes farm groups, labor unions, and churches joining a cooperative promotion led by the Congregational Christian Churches of Pennsylvania. Columns Community Church hosts a roundtable on April 18 with discussions in Ashland and other towns. Mrs. LA Bimmerman of Ashland chairs the Social Action committee. The item mentions multiple towns and a panel setup with varied locations.
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