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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
4
The New York Times defends publishing two opposing, one sided war stories from Spain to let readers compare camps. It argues such dual coverage helps Americans judge truth themselves amid censorship.
At 20th Century Fox the production of Lloyds of London faced hefty costs for authentic jewelry and fabrics. The budget included four thousand dollar clickers for 200 principals and elaborate accessory production.Embargoes on gambling scenes kept wallets secure on set and the article notes heavy expenses for costumes and set pieces. A separate Philadelphia report cites a fatal gas stove explosion blamed for the death of Mary Louise Brown, 23.
The page lists quick facts: Khartoum as a capital, a reflex action as a question answer, and a note that a birthday person may have artistic talent and potential success in dressmaking, design, or related crafts. It also poses weather as an omen and discusses optional etiquette of a gentleman's arm in ballroom crossing.
The article notes Washington County in Pennsylvania as among the first named regions in the United States. It recounts Virginia's early survey of the area in 1788 and the creation of Augusta and West Augusta, with borders contested for about 30 years until Mason and Dixon line resolution. The Pennsylvania Legislature created Washington County on March 28, 1781 and designated Catfish Camp as the first election site.
Henry Ford once hired workers to reproduce the town’s age distribution, forming a cross section of ages from 20 to 80 and even employing those as old as 70. The plan aimed for social fairness and community welfare, contrasting with modern trends to exclude older workers.
The article details stylish black broadcloth suits with velvet trims and varied jackets. Designs include straight short skirts, velvet piping along seams, 6 inch velvet jabot fronts, hip length jackets with velvet bands, and basque styles with velvet faced pockets. Sleeves broadenat shoulder then taper to velvet cuffs.
State police and District Attorney Edwin Moon combined driving raids in Sharon and Farrell Mercer County arrested 15 men and women on December 17 after weeks of evidence gathering. Prisoners were arraigned before justices of the peace with some jailed and others released on bond for further hearing.
In Erie, Police Chief George Christoph issued orders to halt robberies and burglaries across all sections. The edict notes multiple burglaries in homes stores and garages in recent weeks with few arrests.
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