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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1936
Page
4
Local council faces urgent move to secure Works Progress Administration funding for a preliminary sewer and water system plan. Proponents argue delaying could cost the city 50 000 to 75 000 in construction expenses and limit job creation, with state aid unlikely for years. The proposal seeks 20 000 to 25 000 now to prevent greater future costs and potential tax or rate increases.
Washington December 4 One major reform urged in the federal reorganization debate is to raise pay for top government posts so capable men can be recruited. The piece argues lower ranks are overpaid by private standards while upper positions deter promotion, and calls for merit-based promotions and periodic competitive exams. It also advocates modernizing red tape, using teletypes and planes, and ensuring security of tenure to attract talent and prevent stifling initiative.
The piece discusses the U S Supreme Court’s perceived paralysis amid cases like Pitvaciny and related judgments, pondering remedies as lower courts’ decisions may stand as law. It shifts to traffic safety noting the National Safety Council projects 37,500 traffic deaths in 1938, with gas use rising faster than fatalities and pedestrians blamed for many crashes.
Twenty years ago December 4 1915 reported transfers and visits from Corry Pittsburg and Erie. George Taylor death prompted Taylor to travel to Gonenaut Ohio for his brother’s funeral. Local events included the Rex Theatre full, a Grange anniversary observance with a musical program, and several residents departing for business trips or returning home from Buffalo Youngstown Erie and Philadelphia.
A fragmented astrology note warns August 22 to September 22 births are affected by today’s vibrations. It mentions mixed daily moods, advises avoiding conflict with authorities, notes Dee’s December 4 birthday, and cautions about financial changes in January 1937. It cites July 1987 employment and relationship slips and warns against risk in late August. cites rising childhood accidents despite safety efforts in schools.
Hollywood fans show interest in actors real names and titles they bear. Shirley Temple leads as a title holder with honorary posts from captain to mascot roles. Irvin Cobb, Alice Faye, Victor Molaglen and Warner Oland also hold extensive honorary honors across universities, police, and civic groups.
The Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission highlights how tourist money circulates in the state. It explains that pennies spent by visitors flow through farmers, service stations, hotels, restaurants, and various local businesses, supporting communities along highways and in towns.
International fashion circles react to post mourning colors with vivid greens, tomato reds, and bright lilacs. Skirts tighten, hemlines rise, and youthfulness returns in demi season ensembles as British influence wanes and Spanish styles influence evening wear. Bright colors lead late winter to early spring wardrobes.
A fragmented collection questions and hints from an old puzzle page. It includes a definition query for "table Whore" a query about the most malignant tumor advice on etiquette for a man escorting a woman and a horoscope noting a birthday may bring intelligence and foresight. The file Cowper reference appears amid scattered phrases.
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