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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1941
Page
6
A scattered OCR tale lists court appearances by Byars and other defendants, a wire work rate of 280, and a stolen trumpet from a Conterd school room. It also covers reduced auto plant outputs, a minor accident on West Washington Street, a random defense bond prize, and upcoming winter solstice observations along with police reports of icy roads and car skidding.
Officials of a local metal furniture corporation reported a new extension of the steel quota for use in furniture production. Washington indicated a path to maintain output until plants can shift to war work. Price Administrator Ton Henderson pledged to assist, and industry leaders urged continued allocations to prevent layoffs. можливе перенаправлення на виробництво крил літаків розглядалося as a possible future use.
The local Fair Rent Committee organizes structures for protests and data on rents with the Office of Price Administration supplying forms. Meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday monthly, next Feb 3, 1982, with hearings to follow as protests arrive. A federal administrator could be appointed if the committee cannot manage.
Marienville native Homer Reynolds son of Mr and Mrs Forest D Reynolds of Marienville died in action in Hawaii according to a Navy Department report received by his parents. Reynolds would have completed one year of service with the U S Navy on March 1, 1942 and is the first Marienville area native to die in the war with Japan.
Washington December 20 Congress cleared draft expansion plans and the Army plans to recruit younger men ages 20 to 44 under new rules. President Roosevelt’s signature is awaited to activate registration of 20 and 21 year olds not yet listed and those 30 to 44. Officials say broader service age raises potential soldiers to about 9.2 million, adding to 1.8 million in uniform. Enlistment emphasis may hit air corps, where few regular enlistees exist.
A dense listing of CBS NBC and MBS radio broadcasts for Saturday and Sunday includes wartime talks such as The Fight for Freedom and Labor Movement in Great Britain, musical programs with Guy Lombardo and Bing Crosby, dramatic plays Babes in Toyland, and religious services. Also noted are sports and public affairs segments featuring Major League football, round tables, and Christmas season themes with Archbishop Spelman and Mrs. Roosevelt among presenters.
Br. James C. Doyle of California discusses rising cancer death rates from 63 per 100,000 in 1900 to 111 per 100,000 in 1938. He notes factors include population aging, better diagnosis, and a possible real rise. He cites cancer cures increasing from 24,340 to 98,087 between 1994 and 1941.
Kane Pa December 20 Windlow Russell 74 longtime Kane area official and former Spring Water Co superintendent died in Atlanta Ga Rev George H Palmer pastor of First Methodist church reported Russell and his wife had left Kane for Florida planning to spend winter but were disappointed and on way back no further details were provided in the notice
The text prescribes washing new flannels by soaking in cold water with salt for a quarter of an hour, then washing as usual. This method reportedly eases washing and leaves the articles looking beautiful when dry.
Three youths were arrested by state motor police after a warehouse break in at the Powell Manufacturing Company. They allegedly forced entry, pried up a floor, and removed used motor parts including wheels and tires. Robert Woodworth 18 East Pleasant Street and Willer Owalfk 1 Fe 1%, both from Warren, plus another teen, face charges and will have a hearing before Justice of the Peace Richard Evans in Warren today.
Senate leaders discuss expeditionary force timing with Senators Wheeler Nye Lea and Pepper weighing when to send troops abroad. Nye predicts two years before sufficient forces exist. Wheeler cautions against premature deployment while administration supporters favor bases in Africa or Azores if feasible. The president wields power to deploy troops without Congress.
Classified notice lists fuel feed and fertilizer for sale at 5.50 per ton. Contact Earl J. Messenger in Columbus via dial 36-629. Date appears as 10-28-1f. Also includes a Daily Quiz answer section with scattered historical items and trivia results.
Claudia Morgan portrays a heroine in a radio drama based on the sketch of her likeness by Mc Clelland Barclay. The episode titled Against the Storm features Morgan in a role described as having an uncanny resemblance to the drawing. It is scheduled to be broadcast on WLW and NBC Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. BST.
Market report from Pittsburgh and Buffalo mixed demand for produce and livestock. Apples and other fruits show varied prices across districts while potatoes and chippewa varieties stay firm. Buffalo hogs and cattle markets display weekly gains and declines with weights differently priced. sheep and lamb values uncertain. New York stock closing prices drift with mixed changes across industrials and consumer shares. Government comment recalls Grover Cleveland veto on seed bill. Postal services note Knoxville streetcar mail boxes. A new solvent for cleaning paint brushes appears.
A fragmented note discusses pastry flour use in cooking. The text mentions bread flour and pastry flair with hints of thicker consistency when bread flour is used. It reads as an informal kitchen tip from an unnamed source.
The unreadable OCR fragment references 1942 season hints for Michigan high school and local teams. Mentions names like Lew Ponsec and Baym, district nine early season action, and a February 19 event with hints of opponents and players.
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