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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
4
The article reflects on Christmas's enduring idea beyond a day or religion, noting its power to soften hatred and unite people through songs, art, and acts of kindness. It laments cynicism during war and urges continued voluntary effort and hope, highlighting the need for light and goodwill in difficult times.
Military voices consider Ireland bearing responsibility if Britain falls. They argue Ireland could have blocked destruction by hosting UK bases, paralleling American base access. Some see strategic cooperation as vital, while Ireland faces a hard decision on permitting bases to alter the war’s course. Lord Beaverbrook notes the air over the United Kingdom grows tense as Ireland and America weigh influence.
A reader quiz asks seven questions ranging from Beethoven’s disability to gravity and a president’s trade, with misprints and garbled phrases about U.S. defense and expeditionary forces. The item notes the answers appear on the classified page.
Officials say recruits entering the nation's forces are high caliber and will gain more than physical fitness. A draft official predicts benefits will boost public demand to extend the Draft Act past its 1945 expiration. The shift counters fears that compulsion harms democracy and stresses clear purpose and responsible handling at home and abroad.
AP Feature Service writer Joan Grover reports that in 1940 warfare tested ideas of two military thinkers. The dominant-navy theory of Admiral Alfred T. Mahan gains new support as air power and strategic bombing fall short in forcing Britain to surrender. Observers see naval power as the decisive factor, with planes aiding armies rather than delivering quick capitulation.
Transcribed notes from 1920 report a new cement block addition to the Corry Milling and Supply plant with a landern blacksmith shop. Erie club challenges Corry Rod and Gun Club for a January match in this city. Citizen’s Nations Bank approves four percent interest on Christmas savings. Mrs. George Shaver, 62, dies. Dan Caldwell injured at Erie freight station. Corry residents in Cleveland plan to return for Christmas. Miss Bld itather of Chicago to arrive for ten days in town. Forman Newlin of avoning sues George Hold family of Tarentum visiting.
Fragmentary prose discusses mental hygiene and child development. It stresses the mother’s role and the need for a stable home environment. The text references stages from infancy to childhood and the development of self and conformity as key factors in healthy growth.
The item discusses Dr. Weaver born in Belroi Virginia in 1851 and references a sequence involving Boslun Parle and colonists. It mentions annual production figures for Get com and a large quantity of Get com, along with a note about Hayish and a prompt to write 200 lines of song and hymn.
Columnist Charles P. Stewart argues the United States should limit overseas base acquisitions. He warns against taking the Falkland Islands, Singapore, or Malvinas from Britain, noting Argentina’s historic claims and the risk of provoking regional tensions. He questions strategic value vs. overextension and cites World War I era diplomacy and naval considerations.
Erie December 24 Controller Harvey M Willis directed all county offices to submit 1941 budget requisitions by Thursday. Budget drafting will start that day and be ready by year end. He expects expenditures close to this year and a seven mill tax rate, with possible revisions by commissioners before February 18.
In Lincoln Nebraska on December 24 Chief Petty Officer Greenwell reports his Navy recruiting station’s Christmas tree was stripped of tinsel by a cat. The animal supposedly snacked from bottom to top, licking paws between bites and thriving on the festive diet.
A sixty one year old North East grandfather was arrested Sunday on a charge of indecent acts in connection with alleged incidents involving his two granddaughters aged seven and eight. He was held without bail and remanded to await a preliminary hearing Friday. The accusations relate to improper acts learned after he sent one child to school and kept the other at home, with additional reports of corporal punishment.
Evansville Indiana December 24 Detective Sergeant Paul Bonham dressed as Santa at a Junior Chamber of Commerce children’s party forgot to remove his pistol and holster. A guest joked about Santa carrying two guns and Bonham quipped that given the state of the world maybe he should.
Erie reports about 45 Lovell Manufacturing workers from the Erie plant returned to work after a brief Friday to Sunday strike. Local 64 president Cortenu cites labor and wage disputes as the main issue, while company vice president Doll defends lack of major controversy. Edward Doll and Albert Cortenu plan further talks with Buffalo union rep Charles Lanning to resolve differences.
Richard Meaney of Ride-A-Wee Home argues nose prints are as reliable for dogs as fingerprints are for humans, noting the charity’s work with homeless dogs relies on such markings.
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