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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1928
Page
3
A free clinic arranged by the Anti-Tuberculosis Society opens in Corry this afternoon and evening. A Philadelphia specialist and assistants conduct chest and general examinations for adults and children, funded by community dollars expected to yield broad health benefits.
Engineers report fault a defective foundation for the St Veancis Dam failure in the Santa Clara river basin California. They find concrete strength adequate and say the collapse resulted from foundation defects not earth movements. The inquiry rules out personal negligence, easing Corry residents who feared a local relative perished.
Data from the Mayeh report shows state highway patrolmen assisted by the regular state police in recovering 109 stolen cars valued at 1 07,000. They collected 21 840 in fines, and total year car recoveries reached 158 897 with 67 found abandoned. Eighteen arrests occurred, 72 024 motorists warned, 981 accidents investigated, 14 licenses revoked, 142 suspended, and 190 people placed on the blacklist. During the week ending April 22 four deaths and 17 injuries resulted from wheel-run drivers.
A crumbling armor clad specter haunts Portchester Castle near Portsmouth in England. The site, a prominent Roman fortress, is described as an ancient stronghold with legends of a ghostly guide and lingering mysteries. The report notes local fascination with the figure and its eerie presence around the fortifications.
William P F Ferguson discusses Pan American Congress in Havana, arguing Latin American diplomacy often reflects internal faults rather than official government stance. He asserts U.S. policy should act on its interests, warns against overreliance on diplomacy, and notes Latin America’s mixed alignment with Europe in the run up to World War I. He downplays Lindbergh’s North American flight as a sideshow to serious diplomatic issues.
Twenty years ago from the journal note dated April 17 1908. Sophomores beat Freshmen 11 to 0 in a high school game. A three story fire at Kurt Brass Bed Co. broke out but Stanford Hose Company kept flames in check and saved the plant with heavy losses reported. Rexco Telephone holder first dozen finished by Rex Mie. Mrs Lewis W Old returned home yesterday. Mr Olds expected to return from Washington tomorrow.
The fragment asks about Supreme Court justices obtaining office, a three year expedition to Africa, why ocean water is salty, where most immigrants to the ISS originate, and a cryptic reference to whale horoscopes. It also mentions Abraham Lincoln, the English language, mead as wine, a thirty day post marriage tradition in 1886, and a place named Omaha Nebraska.
Three large white swans have been spotted in the Dunkirk harbor over the past few days. The birds are described as the finest specimens seen locally in years, with their origin still a mystery.
Washington debate centers on a proposed canal from Greytown to the Pacific. Senators Edge, McRellar and others discuss costs, locks, and route feasibility. Engineers warn of capacity limits, suggesting phased work and possible alternative routes. Estimates vary, with figures around 40 to 50 billion dollars cited by some. The plan would impact global shipping and strategic access, prompting calls to weigh immediate feasibility against long term necessity.
An 85 year old gas company account for 2 cents was cleared by Smith who visited from Oi City after 35 years. He handed the bill to the treasurer, saying he found it and wished to settle the long forgotten debt. The records were updated to reflect the small payment.
Washington April 17 House passed two bills granting substantial extra government aid to World War II veterans and sent them to the Senate for action. The measures promise broad support for disability pensions education and housing programs affecting former servicemen across the country.
A classroom math puzzle asks how many yards of 27 inch wide carpet are needed for a room 21 feet inches long and 16 feet inches wide with the carpet run lengthwise and no waste. The solution outlines a cost and selling price calculation with percentage profits and totals.
San Cura Ointment promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied after use. Rev W F Gilbert from Titsville Po reports a 60¢ jar cured years of bleeding and itching piles and praises the product for healing cuts and eczema. Also recommends San Cura Soap for skin issues and germ banishment.
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