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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1932
Page
3
The article argues repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment will be a lengthy process, likely starting with modification of the Volstead Act or a full repeal. It outlines paths requiring congressional approval and state ratification, notes expected delays, and critiques campaign excesses that hindered the election. It discusses timing for a January inauguration and possible shorter campaigns.
Stressing childhood as the key period for promoting mental hygiene, the State Welfare Department advocates broader physical and mental examinations of children to offset remediable difficulties that could lead to lasting mental conditions. The bureau urges communities to assess mental hygiene needs, utilize 43 regular mental clinics, and reduce admission delays to state schools by early detection of mental defects, noting potential savings in institutional costs.
A condensed look back notes the failed big bear prophecy of political dullness after Democratic victory. Corry plants like Raymond Ajax Corry Chair and Kurtz run overtime. Leonard Pasqualicchio named probation officer. Civil War veteran William J Bassett dies at home. City Council branches reorganize with old officers reelected. Pennsylvania deer hunting season ends with large counts in central PA. Gofteld mountains hunters Watrous brothers Charles Amy and C Van Tassel return home after an outing. Mrs W Powell visits son Ward at Carnegie Tech. C C Williams drills an oil well in Hydetown. Everett Racket store expands stock after improvements.
Hollywood stars and crew are sketched in a lighthearted Daily Hollywood feature. The piece notes Porous rocks at MGM to reduce sound reflection, cameras with lighted strategems, and assorted anecdotes about Jean Harlow, Jackie Cooper, Ramon Navarre, Paul Wray, Irene Dunne, Janet Gaynor, and others. It blends bits on fashion, hobbies, and roving film lore from the Hollywood Boulevard scene.
The Rossiter administration will enact a one mill tax cut for 1983, a 4 to 10 per cent cut for city salaried employees, and use of 198,000 in sinking fund money to meet next year's debt service. The budget is set to balance with estimated receipts totaling 2,166,550 after a triad overrode directors Munger and Mehaffey.
The text presents questions about forest land in Pennsylvania Vatican City size Brazil's republic date, and a mysterious person Honare Doumign along with Warren County commissioners’ salaries. It also references a sentence on cautious preschool period surveys and issues like malnutrition sensory defects and possible passive causes of abnormal mental reactions requiring treatment.
At Strang Vincent school auditorium Erie County Property Owners’ Association hosted a meeting to lambaste taxpayer apathy toward government and taxes. Edward W. Humphreys, director of the Erie County perhaps, spoke on compliance material for property owners and tax organizations.
James and Paul Wiff, tied to a car stripping at Rosen junk yard on Fluvaba avenue, were sentenced to forty days each at Monroe County Penitentiary after pleading guilty to petty thefts from the County Highway Department. They were released from county jail prior and immediately taken into custody on warrants from Hilfcott for petit larceny, with Kiantone officers expected to await their release.
United Press reports in Washington that brewers press for a 2.7 percent limit to classify beer as non intoxicating under the 18th amendment. Levi Cooke and aides plan to urge the House Ways and Means Committee, arguing the old one half of one percent standard was a Civil War tax target, not a true measure of intoxicating content.
Washington reports that a prolonged special session is likely from spring through fall as Congress grapples with budget balancing, revenue, and social issues. Roosevelt advisers warn of a heavy legislative load ahead, with tax, tariff, and unemployment relief debates shaping action in 1925.
The Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church at Findley Lake announce a bakegone dinner and supper at the church on Friday evening December 9. All are welcome to attend. Menu includes swiss steak potatoes bread salad pies and tand.
A note lists the evening menu for an entertainment event including Hashrol cake jelly and coffee. A free will offering will be taken during the evening program.
A hunter wounded a mule in woods near Drury Run. The Batsche Jet Coat company treated the animal as an ordinary mule after the incident. The event occurred just minutes before the hunter realized his mistake.
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