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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1937
Page
5
Corry brief notes a malfunctioning control by a Corry based administrator in operations. The report cites unclear details with limited readable facts. Further transcription is needed to identify the responsible department and the scope of the disruption.
An advertisement touts Thompson's Barosma Compound Tablets as a tonic to stimulate kidneys and purify blood, claiming to clear poisons and improve function. Sold at urug stores for 50c, limited to 20 units.
As anger over Japanese attacks on four American ships in the Yangtze grows, marines are confined to diplomatic quarters to avoid a grave U S Japanese incident. Indignation runs high among American and British residents over the assaults on ships.
A stream of local residents including Mrs A G Reeslink Mrs C W Pangiborn Mrs Adair and others are noted with day visits business trips and travel. Mrs L K Desmond just returned from Sweden after an illness in the family while Mrs Edward Hocles of Wrie is in the city for an undetermined stay due to her mother’s illness.
Word reached the city yesterday of Floyd W Delavern of Erie, formerly of Corry, who died in Philadelphia. Besides his wife, he is survived by four children at home and two sisters Mrs C J Munn and Mrs C A Pier, both of this city. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
London reports a British cabinet meeting in emergency session to decide on policy in response to Japanese attacks. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden was delegated to present a new government statement in the House of Commons to calm public opinion.
Opposition coats the room as six hours of general debate unfolds on a labor committee bill proposing a 40 cent minimum wage, 40 hour workweek, and child labor ban, with administration run by a labor department official instead of a five man board. It contrasts with senate provisions and includes status from Representative Norton and others. In a separate note, British India’s population rose sharply, with about 15 million added between 1931 and mid 1935 per the public health commissioner.
Principal Howard J. Sheen announced the second marking period honor roll and credit lists. Senior class honorees include Harriet Anderson and Ruth Barton, with a wide array of students on both the honor roll and credit lists across senior, junior, and sophomore classes, reflecting strong academic achievement at the senior high.
New York Dec 14 Wall Street debates recovery prospects with focus on steel scrap and general commodity prices. Declines led by steel scrap preceded the stock drop, while recent gains flatten the downtrend. Experts warn of soft retail clearance and late year concessions, yet foresee gradual price recovery if inventories clear by spring.
A December report shows improving business recovery in New York with stronger activity across sectors. Officials cited rising consumer demand, steadier employment, and cautious investment as signs of continued momentum.
In Warren on Saturday night the Warren Penns fell 31 to 23 to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opening game of the National League. The Pirates built a first half lead and held on as Warren rallied late but could not close the gap.
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