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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1944
Page
3
The page presents a garbled political column discussing beacons of political foresight, the Maine pattern, and presidential election influences. It references Dewey world affairs, international cooperation, and a hopeful stance on a universal peace. It cites various places and entities in a period-appropriate editorial tone.
A fragmented report quotes Donald Velson chairing a national production group warning that civil production must slow to meet wartime needs. It argues a drop in orders may occur as Europe’s war machine worsens, but asserts American economic power remains superior to belligerents and urges patience for a return to normal conditions.
Washington dispatch notes veterans write in about benefits delays from World War I and II. The letter-writers urge veterans to seek aid from local Veterans Administration offices, American Legion groups, Disabled American Veterans, and other organizations, while highlighting the burden of proof on claimants and red tape in obtaining due support. The author cites stories of veterans who struggle to obtain pensions and services despite legal provisions.
Twenty years ago John C. Finucan 53 died at home on Gould Street. Lena Thurston was seriously injured in an accident near Fourth Avenue and West Pleasant Street. Lawrence McCray drove into Fourth Avenue from Plast Street. Emmanuel Episcopal Church plans the parish outing next Wednesday August 27 at Brokenstraw Park with St Matthew's Union City and St Peter's Waterford. The garden at R G Loupe Marion Street draws attention to blooming flowers. Chautauqua planning ends with 30 guarantors for next season in this city.
The text argues there is no sharp divide between physical and mental factors in disease. It links GI upsets, thyroid, skin reactions, and edema to emotional stresses, noting emotional states can influence heart, respiration, and personality. It cites a share of patients seeking care for emotional disturbances and urges physicians to correlate these relationships.
A scrambled list of quiz prompts asks for various factual answers including capitals, dates, authors and ranks. It contains misspellings and broken phrases, making exact responses difficult.
The Corry area mourns Lieut Franz, a 24 year old Air Force bomber pilot who died after serving in England. He completed five missions and earned the Air Medal. his last letter spoke of a score of twenty bombs dropped. His family, including brother Robert, prepares for a memorial mass at Eighth Street Church on August 26.
A national survey shows dairy products account for a large portion of antibiotic use in livestock. The study cites government data indicating seventy five percent of antibiotics used in dairy farming, with forty eight percent linked to other livestock sectors as part of a routine care program.
In the Erie district a severe gasoline shortage worsens into September with rationing and unreliable supplies. Distributors warn that some stations may close as western sources struggle to deliver fuel due to increased wartime demands. Some plants report dry runs and limited stocks, while others run on dwindling reserves.
Erie Aug 2 Senator Truman Democratic funds for vice president will address Erie between now and the November election. County Chairman Owen M Burns announced after a Pittsburgh meeting with Joseph Guitey. Burns said Truman plans an Erie stop with an outdoor rifle if possible, else a large auditorium. Roosevelt’s absence from campaign trips makes Erie a battleground early rally likely before November.
William Duskuts a 33 year old clerk from the Torch Hotel was arrested in Erie after selling a bottle of liquor for five dollars to a man who was not the purchaser. He pleaded guilty to a charge of selling liquor without a license and was held for the September grand jury. Bail set at 600 dollars.
A vintage ad touts Golden Lax Tablets as a simple habit for internal cleanliness for both adults and children. It emphasizes gentle relief and broad appeal in a health fair style, mentioning product variants and a price point.
As of Monday August 21 rationing issues affect meats fats and foods in Book Four stamps 80 31 32 valid for five pounds each. Shoes Book Three airplane stamps, gasoline northeast and south coupons valid for gallons through November 8. Elsewhere 124 coupons valid through September 21. Period one coupons may be used as soon as received from ration boards.
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY MILK PRODUCERS planned to petition the War Food Administration for higher prices at the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association meeting on September 20. A Morette Cheney, the league director, said the move follows a drought hurting pasture and forcing barn feeding to sustain milk output. Some areas report slight crop benefits but overall pasture conditions are poor.
Four persons injured in a two car collision at the Fryburg and Cranberry roads intersection near East Second Street at about 11 10 A M. Investigated driver fatigue as a cause. Injured are Bernard Nick 48 of Fryburg discharged from the Army in Feb 1943 Mrs Violet Klingensmith 22 of Mineral Street Wayne Klingensmith 81 of Mineral Street and Floyd McCauley 18 of Pryburn discharged from the Navy Jan 27 1944 Nick and Mrs Klingensmith were most seriously hurt. Klingensmith had only a nose injury while McCauley cut and bruised his right arm and eye.
Historic conference at Dubarton Oaks begins at 10:30 a m with a gavel rap as Amb Aterel A Charnyko Russia chief delegates calls for swift commitments. British leader Sir Alexander Cucozur and Gromyko push for force and formal handling of small motions.
New York trading opened with scattered gains and fewer large moves as industrial names slipped then steadied. Notable names listed include American Smelting and Refining, Bethlehem Steel, Boeing, Chrysler, Standard Oil, US Steel, Texaco, Penney and others, with cautious guidance and modest volumes noted. A separate Somerset report notes a newborn abandoned in Shade Township, under investigation by Deputy Coroner J. D. Paitin. War correspondent Tom Treanor reportedly bailed on road to Europe to cover Allied actions.
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