Editorial overripe for reform and REA critique
The Hoover Commission urged reorganizing the Rural Electrification Administration into a self financing body. Senators Lausche and supporters argue REA now funds ski lodges and serves many nonfarm users, shifting costs to taxpayers. Amendments seek market-rate funding and rural-only loan limits to curb perceived overreach. The piece reflects an overdue push for REA reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover Commission
Congress
Rural Electrification Administration
Mitchels
REA
Lausche
Treasury
The
Wall Street Journal
20 Years Ago In Washington And Around Corry
Army reports say American Goughboys broke enemy anchors on the north coast of Stelly while a British armored spearhead moved toward Messina. Allied troops completed occupation of Munday, 32 days after New Georgia Beachhead and Rendova invasion. Japanese dead exceed 1,671. Cadet William R. Brown graduates from Army Air Force Navigation School in San Jose Texas. Corry Merchants endure 17-0 loss to Irvine National Forge as Rosequist hits two home runs. Corry guards return from Mount Gretna encampment. Jailbreaker Harry Dehenie to perform in Corry. Local officials update to Maxwell sedans and upcoming Chautauqua fundraising.
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Washington
Stelly
Messina
Southwest Pacific
Munday
New Georgian Island
U.S
Rendova
Corry Merchants
Irvine National Forge
Warren State Hospital
Vern Group
Merchants
Harry
Rosey) Rosequist
Corry
Walter Ross
Legal notice of accident near Hare Creek in 1923
A historical brief records a wreck on the Hare Creek road just north of Alexander dating back to April sixteenth, 1923, noting injuries from a car colliding with a machine on the highway. This archival item preserves the event facts and location without sensational detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare Creek
Alexander
Painter Dies in 20 Foot Fall at Uniontown Plant
Wilbert B. Lindsay aged 59, a painter from Smithfield, died after plunging about 20 feet from a scaffold at the Steel Scaffolding Co. plant north of Uniontown while aiding in painting a new solution to the facility. He died en route to Oriontown Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Wilbert B. Lindsay
Smithfield
Steel
Lindsay
Oriontown Hospital
Drew Pearson examines Ellender Africa trip and state cables
Washington columnist analyzes Senator Ellender’s two month Africa tour. He reported to the State Department via cables from embassies and charges d affaires detailing Ellender’s routines, preferences, and conduct. The piece questions the value and cost of the journey while noting diplomatic friction and Ellender’s Cajun persona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central African Republic of
Chad
Ellendey
State Department
Richard Reddington
Paul Harvey urges Congress to help with family spender
A distressed writer pleads with Congressman Morse and Paul Harvey to curb a generous uncle who muddies family finances by charging items to the speaker’s account. The uncle, jobless and soft-hearted, overwhelms budgets with gifts, leaving the writer to tap kids’ piggy banks to pay mounting bills. The writer asks the congressman to use influence to stop the pattern.
Peter Sellers Turns Serious On Life In Public Eye
Hal Boyle surveys Peter Sellers, famed comic actor, noting his paradoxical seriousness and range from duchess to eccentric roles. Born into show business, Sellers recalls wartime RAF service, self teaching, and years as a vaudeville and TV star before film. He discusses money, dedication, and his philosophy of happiness through inner vision and selective conformity.
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New York
Peter Seb
Hilmor
Peter
9Lon
Jack
Henry Orient
Sellers
Royal Air Force
Civvy Street
Peter Sellers
Tim
Glenwood Zoo Fire Covered By Insurance
Fire at Glenwood Zoo Sunday caused by an undetermined source. insurance covers the damage estimated at 17500 dollars to the three story horse barn. Firemen fought the blaze at 8 31 a m and ponies were moved to stalls. zootek operations and city crews assisted in clearing the barn area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quis
Ete
Zoot Mie Soulety
Glenwood Zoo
Lubh Veenseat
Zoological Society
Ater
Kuhn
Pixieland
Kuln Farm
Veenseolen
Corry Evening Journal front matter and publication details
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff and offices, printer and production credits, advertising agencies, and postal information. It notes Associated Press exclusivity for local news and AP dispatches, with subscription and retail pricing and display ad deadline details.
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Editorial
Frank Laysche
Senate
Government
U.s.treasury
William R. Brown
Robert Brown
East Pleasant Street
Army Air Force Navigation School
San J.o, Texas
Robert Sweet
Harold Sweet
Paul Kinney
John Maloney
Mount Gretna
Company A Arrivilla
Harry Dehenie
Barlow Hardware
E. L. Kimmey
Maxwell
T. A. Paver
G. N. Roberts
F. A. Loveland
Griswold
Harry B. Smith
Arthur Schaub
Corry Chautauqua
Drew Pearson
1Edilan
Nat Brew Pearson
Fay Place
Jack Anderson
Mmireo
Allen Bh Jondor
Albania
Hoxha
Ellender
Worlaye
Ellensley
Hell
Hetling
Moroeen
John Ferguson
Ferguson
Allen Ellender
Huey Loni
Africa
Mali
Keita
Willian Hiwilley
bin Vbhe
Ellendor de
Metalic
Handley
Evender
Paris
Mckeesport
Martha Pecik
Jane Parker
Sultana
WaShinGton St. Corry, PA
Ann Page
Paul Harvey News
Wr Hese
Congressman
Auto Glass Table Top Glass General Auto Repair
Frank’s Auto Service
Thomas Motors
Kendall
Washington Streets
Auto Service General Repair & Inspection
Ford
E. Smith
Stokers & Fururces Crystal Coal CO
Maple Ave
Cohen Auto Supply Automotive - Industrial
Parta
Froskite St. Diets
F. Brasford Morse
Massachusetts
Hal Boyle
Corry Evening Journal
Excent Simday
Curry
George R. Sample
William Gate
Allan Hasbrouck
John McLaughlin
Peevent Foreman
G. T Bergman
Hottinelli-Kimball, Inc
Fish Avenue
N.Y
Michman Square
Chicago
Mortgage and Bond
Detryn
Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburgh
Weightman
Phitenelpha
Associated Press
Ubil
Resterated
Currier
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
General Motors
Barney
Vacs
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