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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1940
Page
4
The Cleveland Plain Dealer comments on British setbacks in Norway and argues that Allied troops may fail to halt German advances without a broader campaign. It suggests Britain must marshal full strength or yield to others who can mobilize the total effort to check Nazi power in Europe.
Stewart notes the Logan Walter bill to give citizens a right to appeal agency decisions. President Roosevelt initially supported it, the Senate approved, but the administration later opposed. The measure would curb powers of numerous independent agencies and provoke a partisan clash over executive authority.
Leo Franz Jr longtime Ajaxeron Works staffer departs for Youngstown Ohio to join United Engineering and Poundry Company where ex Ajaxer Ernest Trost holds a responsible post. The Erie scene also notes Andrews Sisters attendance at the State Armory event and a mix of local brief items from politics to fishing plans and city developments.
A fifteen reel movie program for next Saturday at the high school will benefit the Athletic Association. It features William S. Hart in The Square Deal Man and Billy Rhodes in Mer Terrible Time. Also notes Miss Teresa Mead and Arthur Runsey’s wedding in New York City on April 24, and a parish meeting pledging funds for Emmanuel Church with $1,895 of $3,000 secured.
Giovanni Ansido denounces expropriation of the tensian people on Rome's 2092nd anniversary, warning of global conquest and urging American resolve, while a radio schedule highlights Toscanini concerts and cultural programming with prominent arts figures and broadcasts from NBC and CBS.
Hollywood in April reports Fibber McGee and Molly may star in a homey family film series set in a city called Wistful Visth. Jim Jordan notes public interest in wholesome pictures and confirms plans with producer Mel Shaner. The couple, Marian and Jim Jordan, recently moved to Encino with 16 children to anchor their Hollywood career.
A garbled early 20th century fragment references Queen Anne of Fulani, a renowned physician, and a mix of names, places, and dates. The text blends medical jargon with stray mentions of Budapist merchants, April releases, and obscure individuals, yielding a mosaic of historical misprints and unclear events.
A scrambled set of trivia questions from a classified page asks about conductors methods, constitutional amendments, a wrecked submarine, whale terminology, security chief titles, metals, odor weight, Pyrenees location, industry cells, and U S ownership of the Panama Canal Zone.
A fragmented note discusses bicycle safety and youth injuries. It warns about risks to nearly 1000 children this year from riding bicycles and emphasizes proper maintenance and protective gear to prevent accidents. The text references the Medical Society of Pennsylvania and promotes safety awareness for riders and parents.
OCR text shows a school column with partial names and items. Mentions students such as Shirle Hostess, Stirey, Rebecca, Taine Foster, Kathie, Roch, June, Jak Haveley and E. J. Ri. Indicates events like lunch, cards, and a dorm gathering but details are unclear. No clear dates or complete actions emerge.
Local market lists Spring stock including Skinli Smok Slab Cal in NN fresh fancy apple flavor. Deal highlights price noted by cent symbol. Including mention of Scott Ballock as seller or contact.
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