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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1939
Page
4
The Brookings Institution report argues for tax reform including repeal of undistributed profits, lower income tax rates, and tax relief for capital gains, while warning about effects on capital formation. It criticizes social psychology and endorses self sufficiency with caution, noting global economic unity and travel advances.
A discussion recounts shifting British and American attitudes toward German rights and appeasement after the Godesberg meeting. The speaker recalls belief in peace through equal rights, then admits error as German military moves and the Czech crisis reshape global views.
Bruce Catton reports that the administration considers a "pimp-priming" strategy focused on extensive government lending rather than outright spending. A consolidation of 38 current lending agencies into a single credit-creating body could amass about 1.25 trillion dollars in theoretical capacity, with large agencies like RFC HOLC FHA and Ex-Im Bank forming the nucleus and leadership debated between Harry Hopkins and Jesse Jones.
Items from April 28 1919 recount Corty band members promoting a new wind stand in City Park, signal officer J Gretaler returning home, Sgt Lynch visiting relatives, five Army planes en route for Liberty Loan publicity, Dr Bennett with colleagues performing surgery by auto headlight light, planned road improvement meeting with road enthusiasts, Arthur Ragon moving to Cleveland, and Charles Lopus dying at 75 in the home of his daughter in Cortland.
Mrs E F Linke of Chicago writes that the antiseptic San-Gura Ointment is a “find of a lifetime” and helps heal minor sores cuts burns itching piles and more. Available at drug stores 25¢ to 50¢.
Mrs. Coy Watson and her husband, a former studio worker, head Hollywoods largest family of actors. Their nine sons and daughters aged 8 to 27 work around Mack Sennett and Colina studios and appear in Capra's Mr Smith Goes to Washington. The parents manage, coach, and balance roles among the brood with no jealousy.
Four women described themselves as proprietress Catherine Cola and others faced fines after arraignment before Alderman James Lonorzani. The case occurred Thursday, with mentions of past addresses and charges including alleged activities at a house on Past eth site. Additional names Pay Schaffer Barbara Car and Jane Grant appear in the sparse record.
A long, fragmentary Corry Chronicle notes a dairy bar planned on North Garter Street within three months, along with the impact on three local mercantile firms. It praises Mrs Gladys Price Howe and Corry High debate team, mentions Rev. Richard Millers sailing to Liberia, and covers retail and property updates, political chatter, and upcoming fall primaries with local figures like Rex Williams and Mike Cronin amid a busy, bustling slice of town life.
The piece outlines daylight saving time start in major cities and broadcasts shifting to daylight time on the Columbia and National networks. It highlights opening ceremonies of the New York World's Fair with Roosevelt and Whalen, plus NBC telecast from Flushing and W2MIB relay. It also covers radio schedules featuring Danes music, Artie Shaw, Your Hit Parade and other NBC CBS programs, and notes about the World’s Fair opening and other TV and radio listings.
A fragmentary note discusses health benefits of sports like baseball and basketball, extolling exercise to counteract sedentary work. It mentions relaxation, fitness, and the appeal of public spectating, implying the value of active recreation for the body.
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