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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1937
Page
4
City Council fights over a two hour parking restriction amid Saturday night congestion on Lanter Street. Critics say the plan fails to relieve peak shopping periods and may leave cars parked overnight, while officials debate secondary considerations and broader traffic relief.
The article discusses heart disease rising as a principal cause of death in the country, with 1935 deaths reaching 812 488 versus other illnesses. It suggests modern factors and better medical knowledge may raise available diagnoses and affect mortality figures as more cases are correctly identified.
Washington April 23 Charles P Stewart reports on John K Lewis emerging as a major labor figure with influence in labor councils and potential presidential impact. The piece notes party realignments and speculation about Lewis shaping or challenging the 1930s political landscape.
The Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission notes Sunbury as the birthplace of the three wire commercial lighting system developed with Thomas A Edison. It recalls the sunbury city hotel fire of 1914 and its subsequent rebuilding as a landmark in electrical lighting history.
Paris styles present for the coronation with Schiaparelli gowns led by Countess of Cromer and Lady Hal selections. White coats with gold thread and draped trains dominate, plus additional gowns in crepe white, green accents, and jewel-like embroidery.
The article recalls wartime fiscal steps, including municipal tax orders being issued for 1917. It mentions the opening of the New Victor Shop by the Barlow Hard Wire Co and a land offer from Clymer to Cortyites to boost food production for the war effort.
A garbled one minute test fragment covers diverse items from naming a secretary and senator to sweets and labels. It includes questions and scattered trivia about coal tastings, wedding gifts timing, and a list of answers referencing Anthony Davis and other names.
Hollywood films explore use of real local mansions and landmarks for authentic settings. Producers seek 200 houses of varying styles in Southern California to rent for productions, with Beverly Hills plots and charity ties shaping choices. Janet Gaynor cited as potential representative. high costs discussed.
Jay Franklin Washington discusses the 1848 revolutions in France and links them to modern upheaval. He surveys Spain's prior mood through Jenny Ballou's portrait and contrasts it with the United States under the New Deal and Roosevelt era. The essay reflects on democracy, boredom, and political action.
A speculative, dystopian view imagines 1996 style upheaval and a violent political clash led by a hypothetical John Lewis victory in 1936 era elections. The piece warns against complacency as Roosevelt’s New Deal reshapes society and reflects on a cautionary domestic future. It notes “Listening centers” established by the state university in isolated Kentucky mountain regions where adults gather to hear radio programs.
A garbled OCR sample cites odd figures: baseball use, Mexico City naming, funeral districts, California tugs, auto trailers, prices of gear, cons ription rates, police injuries in Paris, and claims about pre Columbian fishing. The text blends random stats and historic curiosities without coherent narrative.
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