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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1943
Page
4
Fragmented notice lists advertising rep firms and addresses across multiple cities. It includes Associated Press copyright language, post office registration, mail rates, and carrier copy pricing. The text resembles an old classified or advertising rates page with publisher and circulation details.
An editorial urges Corry residents to push for budget scrutiny and tax cuts amid wartime limits. It warns that apathy lets government drift to oligarchy or dictatorship, calling for organized citizen oversight, election of capable leaders, and vigilant public service. It cites limited street work and no extensive reassessments as reasons to cut spending and lower taxes.
The 1944 Prohibition campaign marks its start with Claude A. Watson of Los Angeles chosen for President and Rev WC Cerrier of Washington for Vice President. The piece notes past votes and party strength since 1892, questioning party impact amid declining support and a shrinking electorate.
The piece argues early nominations distract temperance supporters and warns against Fascist and imperial threats. It contrasts Allied efforts to restore rights with Japanese and Nazi aims, warning that civilization must resist barbaric ideologies and preserve human dignity amid war.
The article notes many 15 year olds have or had decayed teeth while some remain unafflicted. It states tooth decay appears at every age, with faster rates in youth and more decay in females than males. Early repair prevents tooth loss and better diets with vitamins can improve dental health in children.
Notice to Spartanburg electric consumers in the Spartanebite district to prepay November service. The notice lists Ina King Bowen and D. Carpenter as contacts for payment arrangements and further assistance.
Fragmentary OCR note references Corey Evening and public service. No clear event or details available beyond attribution to Corey Evening.
The Associated Press details rationing across categories including meats, processed foods, sugar, shoes, and fuel. It lists stamps and their validity across regions, with varied expiration dates from January to March and notes all coupons are valued at 10 gallons per unit in most cases.
Washington debates reconversion plans as agencies prepare for peacetime duties. James Byrnes coordinates a national conversion program while Bernard Baruch may issue an overall report. Civil Service and Budget Bureau clash over jurisdiction as thousands of temporary workers face layoffs and reintegration into civilian life.
Measles cases show a slight drop over the last three days with thirty-three new infections reported this week. Scarlet fever and diphtheria also appear in small counts as police report disturbances and a liquor incident involving two men. Daniel G. Lusey dies at 50 on Marion Street after months of illness. Postmaster Frank Whiteley to resign January 1 to join Lawrence Thomas Lee Co. Erie leaders unite to back the Corry Union City highway project for 1924 construction.
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The largest naturalization class in Amestown history took the oath of allegiance in the federal building at 2 PM Monday. One hundred forty five aliens received final hearings the previous day before Examiner Frans J. Pompi and Immigration Inspector Forrest N. Rebey in the second floor courtroom, including two German refugee doctors.
Dr. Robert W. Shepard, renowned Erie optometrist, was unanimously elected president of the Erie school board at a Monday reorganization in the public library. Milton Schultner becomes vice president, and Schultner also chairs the Younger's Committee with Nell McLaughlin, Hugh Darsie, N. A. Carlson, and others named to the committee.
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