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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1937
Page
4
The piece argues about newspaper design and readability. It notes that larger type and wide columns ease reading and that pictures help, but warns against oversizing as it raises costs. It asserts readers grasp the main ideas through headlines, summaries, and visuals, and asks readers to consider the balance.
Jay Franklin discusses the Gavagan anti lynching bill and its sectional impact. He argues northern support masks broader aims to expand federal power over crime, urging amendments to extend federal reach to police brutality and other civil rights issues. He cautions against partisan manipulation and advocates national reform.
A Pennsylvania gas rate survey by the Public Utilities Commission is urged to proceed openly. The Erie Times notes historic rate changes from 1901 to 1937 and presents current stepped rates, arguing consumers deserve fair, transparent pricing and comparison across states.
A bipartisan Senate bloc pushes for renewed unemployment, census, and relief surveys to assess needs. The House prepares an economy bill aiming to cut federal spending by ten percent and reduce a major relief measure, hoping to fund a broader appropriations package likely over 400 million dollars.
An April Hollywood scene describes Deanna Durbin riding in a motorized vehicle along the California coast. Elaborate theatre exhibits line Carthey Circle and a three block parkway to the theatre with lighting from a separate plant. Paramount begins Last Train from Maria as various films stir controversy with potential censorship and casting details.
A period piece notes Rep Taber of the Appropriations Committee forecasts a $150,000,009,000 federal outlay, four times the current national debt, fueling debate on aligning spending with actual national needs. The writer muses on fantasy versus reality and hints at future media spectacles like Hollywood divorce cases.
Dr. George Gallup comments on the newspaper of tomorrow predicting broader news columns and wider coverage. He notes changes are underway and may expand, while some papers remain balanced, with writers increasingly shaping voice and content.
Captain Mo nelle outfits the French play Chili of Love with Madame Simons at the helm. Act one features a white slip gown with narrow satin straps and a sapphire velvet cape. Act two shows a ruby red velvet dinner dress with a tailored tunic and double breasted front. Final act presents a black velvet house gown opening to pink satin foundation with lace trim.
The active secretary was Harry Hines Woodring. The estimated population of China is 370,000,000. The light waves travel faster than sound.
Franklin Babili, son of Mr and Mrs F E Babbitt, a Perm State student, has sent in his agmtestion to the Coast Artillery and expects orders to report at Port Madison with Edward Fr. Kinky. Passed away this morning at his home on Bast Church Street after a period of illness. A theft of between 850 and 100 from the cash drawer in the Corry Cargo office on Bristave. Police investigating. The school board raised the tax rate from 13 to 15 mills last evening to fund a public library building. Mrs Ryolt resigned as teacher at the Hetch school and Miss Ada Nimmo elected to fill vacancy. salary will be 81 sé month. Captain By Brown at Coxnyv company notified of orders for service. men awaiting confirmation of calls. A tanker car owned by Titugville Oil Works slipped from supports in west end yards, kerosene oil spilled. A pamphlet has been organized by the high school with 40 members. John Brown life notes researched by M R Washburn, secretary of the qaijongi historical society, with data collected locally.
A fragmentary note describes Major Anthony Selin allegedly providing a $50,000 loan to a U S government vision including references to a Swiss soldier linked to Lafayette and Valley Forge. The text mentions Selin founding Gelinegrove in 520G and a sister, Simun Breen, but details are unclear and partly garbled.
Washington, April 26. Charles P. Stewart argues the U S neutrality rules are unlikely to prevent involvement in a future war. He notes treaties and disarmament fail and that only a population reluctance to fight could deter war. He questions youth attitudes and recalls the Bonus Marchers’ era.
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