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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1943
Page
4
Ration notices outline A B C and D E F blue and red coupons in Book No 2 with validity dates through May 31 and April 20, plus adjustments at week’s end. New Book No 3 to follow. sugar stamps and tires changes noted. gasoline and fuel allocations detailed for March to May.
Buffalo April 29 Western New York farms are changing hands rapidly. Some gains come from a healthier market, but machine shortages hinder production. Wilbur D. Chase of Batavia of the Federal Land Bank notes more farms are sold than in the past decade, with about half previously owned by aging farmers. He warns production may dip on strong farms while banks see rising interest from young applicants seeking ownership and investors.
The article stresses miners must stay loyal to leadership amid wartime strain. It argues coal supplies are vital like ammunition, urging disciplined work and unity under the White House commander to sustain war effort and production.
In a special session on Tuesday afternoon the board failed to approve the $2,100,000 insurance program. Motions to award policies were defeated except for one to hold a 90 day binder on present policies. Director McLeuphny urged awarding to firms listed by the district. The insurance issue will be revisited at the next meeting.
A fragmented note discusses Sweden and Finland amid war pressure from Germany and Russia, noting distrust of Russia, U S influence, and possible shifts in policy. It suggests the region may play a larger role soon, with Finland's independence strained and potential new moves by unknown actors.
The text outlines imagined air and sea convoys with German troops crossing the Mediterranean and cries of new military transports. It mentions a two story bus concept for the American army with 250 seats and potential armor. It draws a historical analogy to the Trojan horse as a metaphor for stealth or deception in military plays.
Fragmentary report describes uncertain Antarctic ventures and unpromising regions with mentions of icy beds and shifting prospects. The text references Stefanson and Husul fields, suggesting disputed or evolving claims about resources and futures in remote areas.
AP Features Writer Ray Peacock describes how state guards fill gaps when regular Army units are far away. Guards recruit from civilians, serve under adjutant generals, and wear Army-like uniforms with NY initials. they train in engineering, security, and anti insurgency tasks while awaiting federal troops.
Water makes up the largest body component and is vital for life. The body maintains water balance through intake by mouth and from food, with losses mainly via kidneys, skin, and lungs. Most people adjust intake to needs, and dehydration can occur if intake is insufficient.
The page presents a quiz with scattered questions about history and science. It asks about U S presidential administrations, the distance from Earth, ancient church councils, a Pennsylvanian meaning, a Brennh word, and a rhyme completion, among others.
A fragmented OCR line hints at a dispute involving an oyster and a team or group, with a note about cooking and a reference to a path or method. The readable phrases suggest a debate or struggle connected to seafood and preparation in a maritime or culinary context.
Five people were injured when a car carrying Vincent Mikelonis Lois Mikelomis Donald Hernenrother and Mary Louise Newhulse plunged down a steep grade near DuBois. The vehicle crossed a busy artery, struck a brick pillar at the Hahne mansion, crashed into the DuBois Brewing plant, and overturned multiple times before stopping near an office porch.
An ancient textile description notes fine cloth woven for burial rites with long mummy shrouds and linen work. It mentions large timber tracts in the northwest, privately owned, expanding by substantial annual growth in board feet per acre.
Sherman merchant Hooker aged 58 dies at West Main street home after five month illness. Survived by wife Dult and six sons Merle Cleveland Donald Warrem Walter Keynells. daughters Mae Jackman Corry. brother Will Hooker Newlin East Pa. sister Pantie Malin Find Ing Take. six grandchildren. Private Keith Hooker in Lincoln Neb and Private Kay Hooker Charleston S C are serving. long list of relatives noted.
April 29 in Jamestown a lightning strike during a storm killed DeForest Strunk, 44, as he walked near his home on Playdune Avenue. Coroner Bowers reported electrocution from the bolt that also damaged a cross near a parochial school and ripped shingles from a sewage-disposal plant area.
MESS STAFE HAS LONG EXPERIENCE in Hubbois Tex April 26. Capt. Harry G Oswalt Jr of Hotel Corry Corry Pa explains the army dining staff's 50 years serving the public and the value of trained personnel. Oswalt, who entered service in May 1942, was former vice president and manager of Hotel Cors WW. His career began in 1922 as chief steward in Pittsburgh and included roles at William Penn Pittsburgh Deshler Walach New Castle and Roosevelt in Pittsburgh. Lieut Fred W. Witter of Grand Canyon Ariz and Lieut Robert C. McNamara of Winthrop Maine head the officers mess, each with 16 to 12 years experience respectively.
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