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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1940
Page
4
The article notes Americans favor aiding Britain but want to avoid war. It cites Germany's warning as a sober reminder to act with careful judgment in foreign policy. It argues for sober thinking, warns against overstepping, and stresses prudent choices to avoid provoking a wider conflict.
A 33 year old bishop and a 33 year old Nevada bishop will join Congress as veterans and rookies mix in the new session. Jean Rankin's historic 1917 vote and Berkeley Bunker’s appointment set the tone for a war era Congress with Aiken leading the GOP in the Senate and Rayburn guiding the House.
A reader is invited to check the Classified Page for answers to a set of quirky trivia items. Questions reference dimeritions, tapioca sources, public figures, geography, and historical events with misspellings and garbled wording throughout.
The text outlines doctor demand for military service: 6 percent of 1000 airgliders, 9,100 doctors for 1,400,000 soldiers, 1,200 physicians in the Regular Army, 1,100 in National Guard, 1,300 reserve physicians, and 5,300 to be procured in coming months. The American Medical Association seeks mobilization of every physician in the United States to support national preparedness.
West South street property changes hands with Don F. Smith taking possession of the O Neil property. Miss Rosalie Hirkpatrick visits from Paris Texas and Miss Lulu Mae Wilcox returns from St Louis for the holidays. John Sample dies at Sample Flats at 40. A Christmas program at the O B Church features Santa and local children. Alta Young returns from West Englewood New Jersey for a holiday visit. A teaching note corrects usage autography vs autobiography and bemused radio reporters on French politics.
Erie county court actions against James Barnes and Steve Cromy for larceny of 879 tied to a wallet theft from Howard Slagter. Barnes released on 3300 bail after Alderman Eilviewski held him. Cromy held for county court two weeks earlier. The case stems from an east side theft over a year ago involving Scanter’s wallet.
The text notes perpetual night between heavenly bodies and that light is visible only when reflected. It states William and Mary College in Williamsburg Virginia admitted women on equal terms with men in September 1933. It also mentions a dense arbutus and myrtle dominated macci at a Corsican mountainside, with fragrance detectable far at sea.
Local defense industry workers and others may enroll in Penn State extended services night classes starting next month. Applications must be mailed promptly to E L Keller at State College to learn acceptance before January 12 and 14 registration dates. Courses include engineering drafting production engineering and tool design for workers in defense plants. High school education suffices. some colleges required in some cases.
A fire at the Westline Works of the Union Carbide Company in Bradford Pennsylvania caused an estimated 50000 damage. The blast from finishing steel on the first floor of a four story frame plant destroyed the acid plant and damaged nearby equipment. Seven workers on the third floor escaped unharmed.
Kane residents urged by Burgess C F Felt and American Legion to light stores factories schools homes and buildings on Christmas Eve from six to after midnight in a show of unity and faith amid blackout conditions. The proclamation notes community effort and echoes nationwide illumination traditions. The timber area line about Soviet Russia is noted as context but not central.
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