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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
4
Department of Commerce data reveal a 6 percent rise from the January–June period of 1937 with large gains in second quarter. Department stores, apparel, mail order sales led a broad upswing. food sales barely exceeded 1937 levels while durable goods rose about to a fifth.
A sprawling grid of NBC CBS and Blue network listings outlines soprano solos by Ledona Manners and Jessica Dragonette, orchestral nights with Tommy Dorsey and Ray Noble, dramatic plays like Monte Cristo, and sportscast summaries by Bill Stern. Notable guests include Bela Blau Lou Holtz and Reginal Stewart with multiple time slots Tonight through Saturday.
Medical Society notes a duodenal ulcer perforation as a dramatic surgical catastrophe with sudden severe pain and shock. Operation is immediately required and death rates historically high, though modern techniques reduce mortality.
Bruce Catton sketches a Philadelphia backed reform group led by Joseph Pew Jr and Col. Carl Estes. They favor a strong business revival, oppose New Deal policies, seek party driven policies, and expect influence on the 1932 nomination and campaign regardless of whether Governor James is chosen.
Aug 17 Hollywood film critics note a trend toward rapid, high intensity love scenes. Directors say audiences demand punch and spectacle rather than slow romantic build ups. Examples include daring stunts and extreme settings in recent productions.
Harrisburg Aug 17 Public Assistance Secretary Howard L Russell told Gov Arthur H James relief rolls will trend downward soon. Russell citing Col Philip Mathews WPA administrator said immediate replacements will fill vacancies from layoffs of 18 month employees. Mathews expects to remove 49000 WPA veterans by Sept 1.
After a Europe tour, Dr George Rasguel world fairs authority will deliver a featured address at Chautauqua on Europe and the Near East. He previously spoke on Europe at the Crossroads and the Mastery of the Pacific with upcoming topics Fascist Italy Mussolini and Germany and the New Order.
The star Arcturus is identified as the fastest moving bright star with a velocity around 75 miles per second.
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