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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
4
The piece argues the military and political minds operate under different severities and aims. It notes soldiers serve impersonally for defense, while politicians serve the people and rely on votes. It warns that crossing roles leads to poor outcomes, with examples in American history.
The Big Bosses by Charles W. Van Devander surveys city governance progress since Lincoln Steffens. It notes limited remaining boss control in Albany Jet City Memphis and New Orleans while major hubs like New York Pittsburgh and Cincinnati show restored freedom though some mismanagement persists. Astronomers face wartime cable limits as Shapley explains how messages must be worded to avoid alarm while coordinating observations.
A medical society column cautions against exaggerated trust in sun exposure and Bellotherapy. It warns that excess sunlight can harm conditions like tuberculosis and stresses careful prescription of light therapy within appropriate environments.
A reader-submitted IQ style quiz asks ten questions on topics including LaGuardia party, Cuba’s status, physics weight ratios, Guam’s acquisition date, a Russian commander, Honduras borders, yard counts, abattoir term, U S war entry seasons, and Martha’s Vineyard location.
An advertisement touts Thompson's Borsoma Tablets for headaches dizziness and bodily aches claiming they filter poisons from the body and provide relief. It recommends Golden Lax Tablets for constipation to assist the tablets and notes availability in stores.
Fran co Autori of the Buffalo Philharmonic becomes conductor of the Chan t auqua Symphony Orchestra replacing the late Albert Stoessel. The appointment crowns Autori’s twenty year record in major cities and signals a high point for the Buffalo ensemble. Paula Autori, his wife, is a concert soprano.
Jamestown April Frank Nelson 18 pleaded guilty in City Court to driving a motor car without an operator license. He was arrested at 4 45 near Sixth and Winsor streets by Patrolmen Gulsh and Lee. Judge Burgl دنبال ordered detention until he could arrange to pay a $15 fine.
Charter No 4823 Reserve District 4 reports the National Bank of Corry Pennsylvania assets and liabilities as of April 13 1944. The balance sheet lists assets including securities cash and bank premises and real estate. liabilities include deposits and borrowed funds with a note of capital accounts and memoranda on pledged assets.
Washington report says the revenue bill may boost bank profits as post office money order costs rise up to 65 percent. The plan to issue postal notes aims to cut costs, reduce manpower, and shift business with banks offering cheaper services.
April 20 report lists 999 stolen gasoline coupons from Keystone Moving and Storage Company with serials AV5355049 to Alvegt0as and another 5000 C2 series coupons worth 25 000 gallons missing between New York and Pittsburgh with serials E 530001 to E545000. Albert Berger of the Erie district OPA office warns dealers to watch for the counterfeits.
April 20 in Erie saw a near shutdown of gambling as police officer Edward Allen Jr and federal agents targeted bingo slate and slot machines. Bookie rooms on State Street and various county venues closed, with punchboards removed and activity halted across eateries and bars.
Pastel Till presents an improved powder for upper and lower dentures. It holds plates firmer and improves comfort with no gummy taste. The alkaline formula reduces plate odor and breath odor. Available as FASTEETH at drug stores.
In a habeas corpus petition Judge Elmer L. Evans awarded 10 year old Jacquibline May Betts to George A. Betts of Tacoma Road. The court found both homes satisfactory but said the girl is happy in the father’s home and does not wish to move, while the mother Kathryn M. Betts had custody of the other child.
At the request of Assistant District Attorney Dallian Mcraughlin Alderman Thomas McGerry reserved his decision on the lottery case until Friday afternoon. One count against the five defendants would be dropped. All face charges of common gambling and trafficking in battery tickets. Sam LaFuria, owner of 48 West With Street, was arrested on the gambling charge and released on 1000 bail for a hearing next week.
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