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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1943
Page
3
The state finds unemployment linked to crime as officers note that severe housing and joblessness foster gangs. Experts argue crime is tied to unemployment, housing conditions, and social factors, with emphasis on reducing poverty and improving job opportunities to curb violence.
The Roosevelt and Clichendl talks grow more frequent and signaling potential strategic moves. Stalin remains distant while British and American representatives stay in close contact, with no solid sign of deep rifts amid evolving allied positions.
The text discusses the lingering Chinese exclusion act and its opponents and proponents. Congressman Goweth of Texas pushes repeal with a 107 Chinese per year quota. The American Federation of Labor wavers, while the Gossett bill proposes broader shifts affecting Japanese influence and China policy.
A Midwestern lawyer urges respect for legitimate appeals of tax board decisions. He argues that local boards, overworked and harried, need a fair, orderly process for rehearings and appeals to ensure justice. He warns against criticism of those exercising their right to appeal and stresses the importance of proper quotings and procedures.
Twenty years ago Corry residents paid 0 to 6 to 16 cents per gallon for motor fuel amid wartime price adjustments. Public schools planned to open the term on a Tuesday in September with class relocations at Mul Street. The Second Ward meeting house was to be rebuilt on Washington Street, and city officials tentatively approved the plan. E Brown announced a bid for mayor, seeking nomination on party tickets. The Episcopal rectory on West Smith Street was remodeled into a two family house, with plans for another rectory on a site near the church. Dr H J Amongst of Ooohrinton opened a dental office on the second floor of the Wilson block in North Center Street.
From the Medleal Society of the Stars of Pennsylvania the Daily Dozen lists about 37 disorders and auxiliary vertigo notes ear disease and liver disorders as possible causes. It describes vertigo as dizziness with rotation, may cause loss of balance, and cites infections brain and nerve conditions and head injuries as contributors.
A scrambled local page notes Lavernnes Mo Helsal moving from junior to senior high staff but declining promotion, while salary concerns at Cocheawon loom. It mentions Frank Hooter helping OPA investigations, Major General Olmstead likely not addressing Labor Day, and Michigander Norm Monuhin studying at the University of Illinois. Other items list Pvt. Clair T. Damon at Fort Bragg, Sgt. Lloyd Ruppersburger, and Willi Multilus as the new math teacher at a high school. There is also a note about Gone With the Wind showings for wartime workers and Findlay onlookers.
Fragmented notes recount a misty scene with Molly Pitcher and locals including Leroy, Chief John Flanigan, and a night fishing mishap under a bright moon near Ripley. It covers school health drives, Navy training at Illinois, and Army moves, with many scattered names and places.
A set of trivia prompts covering American republics biographies slang word origins and literary facts. Questions include number of American republics, oldest and youngest presidents, meanings of phrases, authors of God Save the Queen, tree trunk anatomy, ancient cities, and roles of Shakespeare.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions meteorites reaching several hundred feet per second before ground impact. It oddly combines 1934 events with Americans buying something and Marines halting a dive on Paris in 191a. A vague reference to Atlantic coast activity and Pacific coast production or transport is noted without clear context or dates.
Local readers are reminded of memorials for Frank Grim a former Raymund plant worker. Notices mention wartime service overseas and moves to England and California. Reports cover school openings and conversions, local honors and charity events, plus residents joining or leaving the service.
Vern Smith of Corry was injured when his own car crashed through a window, lacerating his arm. He was taken to Corry Hospital for observation and treatment.
A Jamestown man died and two other men were injured when a five passenger car collided with a truck and cable posts near Erie Railroad between East Rudolph and Strewnville. Edgar Sore 33 Herman Schneidey 25 and Albert Knoblock 84 were involved. Sore died at the scene. Schneidey and Knoblock were hospitalized with serious injuries. Coroner George A Middleton investigated with county officials.
Vincent Carlizer a 27 year old water tender first class in the Sea Bees died at St Elizabeth Hospital in Washington DC after illness began July 28 He was stationed at Camp Perry and had worked at Erie High Roosevelt and Strong Schools He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946.
A 62 year old woman, Mode Mary Wilmoth, was struck on Erie Street at 4 AM Friday by James Casey 60 and left with a badly damaged hip and possible internal injuries. She was taken to Hamat Hospital. Casey is held on an open charge in the city jail awaiting investigation.
A crash between a bus from the Byadord Transportation Company and a truck on Route 219 at 10 o clock Thursday night killed Osville G. Oxety, 49, of Dunkin, while two other passengers, John Bevin of Beachord and Mrs Withim simison of Neath De Bd, were injured and admitted to Bradford hospital.
Jamestown approves postwar hospital expansion to add an annex ward, a new funding wing, and renovation of existing facilities. Mayor Samuel A. Strath notes the move aims to relieve bed shortage as the hospital currently serves about 185 patients with inadequate space and aging buildings.
The article discusses granting half day classes to all Dubois High School boys to attract young war workers back to school as the new industrial need rises next month. It notes the plan would allow those engaged in essential industries to be excused from part of the day for academic prep courses and outlines attendance rules and potential aims.
Clymer, Aug. 14 Mir and Mrs Acti Waselidle received word from Uber sor Yanmar Merle Wastinis, somewhere in Norphy Alvies, stating he had enjoyed a visit from Corporal Ghus Howles. Wastinis conveyed greetings from the old home Lowry ie Alvteq and mentioned a current obiee tel.
Fireman Quintin of the Erie department who served 17 years is reported wounded in North Africa. The telegram confirms his unit’s actions in the theater, with details about his rank and role.
PUBLIC SALE notices describe auctions at Michael Matsko farm near Corry and at Julia Reverly estate near Senterville. Items include Bangs tested Guernsey and Holstein cows, springers, calves, hens, wagons, machinery, tools, household goods, and vehicles. terms cash. Also executors notice for Gustaf Chin estate in Warren County and various administrative details follow.
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