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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1942
Page
4
The piece argues assassination rarely fixes public issues and can erode order. It praises strength as valuable yet notes a single unnamed strong man dominates international affairs, symbolically described as a tyrant whose absence would hardly be noticed.
Measles surge reported by Health Officer John D. Pinnigan with about twenty cases over several days. Several children and adults listed by address, plus accompanying chicken pox and mumps quarantines among residents.
An old proverb on penny saving links thrift to larger gains. The article cites McGuffey readers praising the thrifty lad who saved string, now urging saving to buy War Bonds and Stamps. It suggests turning saving into a game, with families setting aside coins until five dollars is saved.
A historical reflection contrasts crowded wartime Christmas travel with earlier desolate days. It notes packed cars, long waits, and scarce dining car access, highlighting rail service challenges and the sense of an era when passenger trains seemed perilous yet essential.
Washington eyes distributing war orders to balance relief and national effort. Critics say big producers monopolize work while small businesses struggle. Officials urge breaking up contracts to aid smaller firms and sustain the broader war program despite resistance.
Twenty years ago the City Commission tentatively approved a plan designating one council member as purchasing agent to personally direct all municipal buying as a move toward greater economy. A storm hit the region causing damage to lines and property in Erie Jamestown Dunkirk and nearby towns. Indoor airs are planned at the Armory January 23 24 and 25 for Company A directed by Fenck Breder. Dorothy Waller celebrated at East Congress Street with a four course dinner and pink roses. LOOF Lodge plans initiation and banquet for about fifteen candidates with Spartensburg Lodge members assisting. Corry motorists and future auto owners expect a large auto show in February.
New Year's resolutions urge health focus to aid national effort. Emphasizes proper diet, moderation, and maintaining physical efficiency as shortages of doctors and nurses loom. Encourages better personal health to support hospitals and the war economy.
Federal workers face a stalled 10 percent pay raise set to expire April 4 1943 with debate over a permanent program in the next Congress. Analysts foresee wage relief paired with job cuts and reforms as the economy bloc seeks to limit nonessential posts while essential roles gain appropriate wartime salaries.
Elizabeth West cites Tejas origin as Indian in scope, while touching on the Teutonic Order, the Albany sloop incident, Tunisia’s protectorate, Isle Royale vegetation, and the etymology of the word chickens with Shakespearean usage noted. The passage blends linguistic history with scattered historical claims and misaccented phrases.
A fierce wind storm in Dunkirk caused extensive damage, with the fish tug Sprudel owned by Desmond Fishing Company nearly sunk after striking the Central Avenue dock. Damage runs into thousands of dollars as winds continued into Sunday.
Erie December report shows Harvey Willis the county controller announced inmates at the county jail will obtain food from the open market in 1949. Warden Matt Hess says bidders cannot supply next year due to rationing with pork used as a beef substitute. Controller also requested county department heads submit budgets immediately.
AP Profiles 53 year old General George Churchill Kenney commander of Allied Air Forces in the southwest Pacific. He steered B-17s and P-38s to rout Jap reinforcements off the Solomons and helped clear New Guinea skies. Kenney studied at MIT and built a contracting firm before world war I. He has led forces from Sydney to Australia since August and developed low altitude parachute fragmentation bombs. He stands five foot six with close cropped hair and a cocky leadership style.
Sunning Pines, a summer home of Fred Luhr of St Marys, two miles north of Ridgway, was heavily damaged by fire on Saturday afternoon. Firemen arrived at 4:15 PM and saved the two story frame house from total loss though the roof and second floor were burned out with furniture and fixtures. Origin of the blaze is unknown and Mr Luhr plans to rebuild.
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