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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1944
Page
4
A fragmented notice lists Associated Press use rights and newspaper stamps with pricing terms for mail and subscriptions. It mentions exclusive use for republishing dispatches, locations served, and mailing details including rates and terms for various territories and carmen rates.
The article notes a possible undiscovered peak higher than Everest cited by air crews in Western China, provoking postwar geographers to reassess map heights. It then critiques quizzing as a learning tool and discusses Wisconsin’s presidential primary, its impact on Willkie and Roosevelt, and the shift away from direct delegate elections.
Vague reports indicate Mayor Thompson faced questions over at least 1500 dollars allegedly missing during his terms. Officials say the matter involves prior actions and a routine inquiry. No formal charges or clear timeline are provided in the fragmented text.
The Hotel Company board begins preliminaries for the Corry hotel contract with bids to be opened soon. Local notices include a new garage rental on Spring Street and plans to open by Tuesday morning with three mechanics. Also announced are Music Week events, boxing results, Studebaker deliveries, and possible return of Bill Koch to Corry's 1924 baseball squad.
Washington analysts assess a Stop-Willkie movement after Willkie’s Wisconsin landslide defeat and withdrawal, predicting Dewey as the front‑runner for the GOP nomination. The piece notes potential realignment, possible Stop-Dewey efforts, and the risk of isolationist voices shaping the party’s path.
A playful quiz page asks seven questions covering geography history and ships. It includes items about Pas de Calais location weight measurements for pearls, gum composition, ship tonnage, 1954 tax declarations, a Spanish conqueror, Rehoboam’s kingdom, Mexico’s eastern boundary and the Pearl backward hummingbirds.
PAY OER Science describes new instruments enabling physicians to view internal organs. The bronchoscope reveals the tracheal tubes interior and removes foreign substances. laryngoscope examines the larynx. esophagoscope inspects the esophagus. pasteastope shows the stomach interior, including folds and ridges. these viewing tools help diagnose and treat serious illnesses.
funeral services conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 oclock from Bracken Keating chapel for Mrs Emme K Thomas with Rev H Ray Harris of Corry Church of United Brethren in Christ officiating bearers included David Lines Charles Kinley Arthur Storer and Fred Barnes interment in Pine Grove cemetery out of town attendees included Carlyle Thames and sons Dan and Arthur Bunce Mrs Loren Thomas and Mrs Sallie Thomas from Union City
Merle Jordan notes rising water as six inches more moved the river and Ray Bimber claims the stream rose six inches after his line. Rain continues with more on the way and officials warn of possible flood unless sun returns. Jovlan reports the river at six feet four inches and rising.
Vice Admiral P J Horne, second in command to Admiral King, told a House subcommittee he does not expect Germany to be knocked out this year. He doubted the European war would end in 1944, saying Germany would likely remain on its feet though groggy. The testimony accompanied the Navy's record budget release for the next fiscal year.
Washington reports the Navy estimates 18 months and 31 500 dollars to train one aviator. Lieut. F W Lawrence told the House appropriations subcommittee that quality of training justifies the longer period. Admiral King noted the joint chiefs discuss a single national department of defense in the future.
Pvt Roy Albert Johnson Jr 19, infantryman from Titusville, was killed in action in Italy. Telegram from the War Department says he served about 13 months with overseas three months. Parents Mr and Mrs Roy A Johnson of Gilson Ridge Route 1 Titusville report the death possibly at the Anzio beachhead below Rome.
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