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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1926
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal published daily and Sunday from West South Street Corry Pa. Arthur Colegrove is publisher. Entered at Corry Pa post office as second class mail matter. By mail five dollars per year by carrier three cents per copy fifteen cents per week. Advertising rates available on request.
Rev. Chase and Henry Mencken faced legal action as a Houston court reviewed charges that the American Mercury issue contained material "dangerous to public morals." The judge dismissed the case concerning the story Hatrack while noting readers would not be drawn to the magazine as a whole.
Henry J. Mencken defends his magazine amid a Post Office Department dispute over mass mail access to pornography. The controversy swells as public access to publications confronts federal censorship efforts, with potential investigations and fines looming. The Mercury faces an expanded audience as suppression attempts backfire.
A fragmented tale details American and Egyptian donors, led by John D Rockefeller Jr, proposing a jointly controlled gift for archaeology. Egyptian officials doubt outsiders and fear external influence, while American universities weigh acceptability. The piece muses on funds, control, and a broad disarmament call amid political tension.
United Press reports Clark will helm Pepper's campaign as he moves to coordinate strategy. The plan centers on organizing supporters, rallying volunteers, and building outreach across key regions, aiming to boost Pepper's chances in upcoming elections.
A session in Washington discusses federal censorship of motion pictures. Representatives warn such enactment could threaten free speech and target theaters and the press. The debate centers on two proposed measures and their potential impact on American civic life.
Harrisburg paper hangers announce a planned strike after failed wage and bargaining talks. The walkout, supported by about 200 workers, centers on disputed pay raises and contract language as negotiations collapsed.
The notice purports to show 19 000 enrolled at special registration and cites Pittsburgh figures suggesting about 18 000 voters in the area had previously estimated turnout. The text is garbled but indicates Wednesday event and eligibility inquiry.
An event notes a benefit dance at St Edward's Hall with proceeds to a listed cause. Prominent details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate a social gathering likely featuring local organizers and attendees from the community. No clear date or full beneficiary is readable.
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