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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1940
Page
4
Col. Frank Knox of the Chicago Daily News outlines a plan to fund Finland by popular subscription through War bonds. He argues widespread American investment could aid democracy and decency while keeping the government from entangling itself in entanglements.
A Bucharest sent New York Times dispatch by Ara Ware McCormick portrays neutrals under mounting pressure as war drains resources. He notes living standards fall, inflation rises, and governments cannot curb prices while wealth shifts to armament. Travel is cut, rations shrink, and life regresses toward hardship. The piece warns brutal self-destruction looms if the pattern continues.
Water transport voices at Great Lakes debate the St Lawrence Seaway project. Proponents argue it would drain shallows near Montreal, boost vessel access, and increase hydro power, while opponents warn about upending natural barriers that foster industrial growth and invite unforeseen consequences.
A garbled political note suggests state and local government employers face higher incomes taxes this year. If all state Automic Eat Taws apply, about 2,900,000 taxpayers could be affected while some earners may see exemptions. The text references a complex mix of tax rules and local authority impacts without clear specifics.
Milwaukee news reports stronger hiring for 1940 graduates across the United States. Allis-Chalmers officials say talent scouts will visit 20 engineering colleges this month, with industrial enrollment up sharply. The piece lists training, interview practices, and notable alumni who began in the company's graduate program.
Washington notes a political sting on Paul V. McNutt as President Roosevelt vetoes the Jenkins bill to reimburse Ohio pension funds. The episode follows Ickes doubts, Warner program shifts, and a Senate tax probe into McNutt and Indiana associates, all shaping a tense, public test of his tolerance amid New Deal pressures.
A fragmented daily quiz poses ten questions about U S history and anatomy. Readers are instructed to turn to the classified page for answers. The garbled text includes inquiries about capital relocation, medical terminology, government offices, and U S geography with several misspellings and unclear phrasing.
A garbled rant ties drivers suspected of intoxication to Hollywood scouts, claiming why police action matters. It mentions a young pilot jailed months ago and references Orson Welles, with scattered German and Osage context amid confusing name drops.
Hollywood report on Hranit Morgan donning a gown and hat for a scene in Hooray, I'm Alive, including his female impersonation with a mustache. The piece lists prior actors who wore women's clothes on screen, from Wallace Beery to Lon Chaney, and notes other crossdressing examples in classic films. Also mentions a grenade incident at a university involving an unnamed student and a dramatic rescue.
Fragmentary text mentions a British figure linked to a world event and a contested prize. Details are unclear but implicate a notable individual and a potential award or recognition. Further readable names and places are incomplete in the source.
The National Broadcasting Company and the Metropolitan Opera Association announce a nationwide radio launch tonight featuring the Metropolitan Opera Browdestilé program and a suite of musical broadcasts. The schedule includes operatic premieres, world-time adventures, and performances from New Orleans Mardi Gras to Madison Square Garden with stars like Barry Wood, Bea Wain, Bonnie Baker, and Ray Noble. Major stations will air orchestras, pilots, and orchestral symphonies throughout the night, ending with NBC Symphony under Bernardino Molinari.
News notes a city commission review of the fu situation and unreported Board of Health cases. Bracken announces retirement from Bricken/Brotters firm and will weld at Metal Products. Corry-Jamestown Corp takes over. An orchestra rehearsal at State Armory. Travel notices for Bliss, Pope and others. April 1 tenancy at Ames house and steel plant business trips noted.
Dietary guidance for infants outlines proper feeding stages from birth to four months. It stresses breast milk or formula, cod liver oil, fruit juices, cooked cereals, vegetables, and gradually introduced solids to prevent rickets and support growth amid winter.
Fragmentary OCR lists performers and pieces including Ben Berlie, Lew Lehr, Buddy Clark, Mary Simmons, and the Bailey, with scattered phrases about a symphony program, director, and scheduling. Limited legible details suggest a local concert or radio program, but specifics remain unclear.
A plan called the Sunday Sentence would require certain violators including intoxicated drivers to spend Sundays in jail in Tampa. The police committee recommended the measure to the city judge, aiming to deter offenses while offenders maintain employment and support families. The proposal awaits codification in the city code and the judge or police committee discretion.
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