This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1942
Page
4
An Associated Press dispatch notes interest rising in bids for the Pittsburgh Weightmat Building project. The report, sourced from the Philadelphia desk, carries AP exclusive material and is distributed to newspapers under standard rights.
Raymond Clapper argues that true prosperity requires goods production, saving, and broad distribution. He warns war goods deplete wealth, plunge the world into debt, and erode living standards, predicting a postwar scarcity and hard recovery after fighting to win.
The piece argues hunger dwarfs war itself, hitting women and children hardest while soldiers are comparatively fed. It notes Britain’s relative abundance yet persistent hunger, and praises American aid as troops report heart breaking conditions abroad. It calls for rapid food aid to both friends and foes to fuel humanity’s recovery.
The writer argues Americans should avoid warlike rhetoric toward Japan and Japanese people, noting immigrants often show loyalty amid quiet pride. It cites examples of Japanese American citizens adapting to the country and a California incident involving the American flag as a sign of integrated patriotism.
A 1922 item notes Wallace Wellmen resigning as cashier of Spartansburg Grange National Bank to become assistant cashier at a North East bank. Claude Pers sells his stake. C P Ferris becomes sole owner of a billiard parlor on North Center Street with Carl Finch as assistant. Ray Larson’s dancing class plans a Christmas festival at Maccabee Hall featuring seven dances. Born to Mr and Mrs Carl Edwards of East Main Street a girl on December 19. Mrs Edwards was Miss Marguerite Myers. Court Conception No 33 officers elected including G R Mrs Mayme Wood, G R Mrs Nell Black, secretary Helen Morrell, treasurer Agnes Lynch, and others.
A U S Office of Education program advises high schools to require daily conditioning for both boys and girls. The manual outlines four to twelve minutes of exercise plus drills in marching, running, strength tasks, and obstacle courses to build endurance, coordination, and morale for war work. Army advisers say American youths lack the ability to live safely in open country without such training.
Helen Brown and Miss K. Maleine and others sued in a two year dispute against H. M. Crittendon. A version for the defence was returned in the case of Glyde C Séley, former Corry resident, after the jury deliberated all night. The suit involved an automobile accident with a damages claim of $54.60.
Daily Dozen notes ubiquitous lead in industrial activity and warns workers face severe poisoning unless precautions are taken. It stresses new processes still use lead incidentally and risks rise from delayed detection, urging strict industrial hygiene to remove the hazard.
George N. Bullen alias Ambrose Davis, accused as an army deserter, was held by Dubois police until military police from Pittsburgh could take him for court martial. A bus tip led to his arrest. he claimed mistaken identity, presenting a draft card while police noted altered registration and several documents suggesting Dulllan.
Erie county officials approved a proposed 1943 budget increase plan granting up to 15 percent pay raises to lower bracket staff at the Erie County Tuberculosis Hospital and the institutional district. County Controller Harvey Willis noted deficits in some bureaus but offset by others with sufficient cash balances. Deficits listed include Western State Penitentiary Camp Hill George Junior Republic and Erie County Prison, while costs for delinquent juveniles and delinquent women showed a notable drop.
A blaze at the Pittsburgh hotel sent smoke through the lobby and below stairs. Mercy hospital treated several men including captains James Kelerly and Michael J. Brown. most were out of danger. Fire officials offered no origin for the fumes and damaged areas were largely water and smoke stained.
After a six hour battle, firemen said the blaze was under control but mats and mattresses would burn for days. The city’s supply of flam mium was exhausted and reserve supplies were obtained. The incident involved men who were swvlved, and the scene was described as a burning mine dump.
In a severe blaze the city hotel suffered heavy smoke damage with many firemen hospitalized. Fire Chief Kerr called it the worst fire he had fought in his years. The restaurant and pantry were ruined, sugar and coffee destroyed while the liquor stock stayed intact.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.