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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1938
Page
8
An evident crisis in the German army draws global attention as Adolf Hitler struggles to find a successor to War Minister Werner von Blomberg. Hitler calls General Walter von Reichenau to Berlin amid conflicting reports on Blomberg's resignation. Some blame his marriage to a humble girl, others cite deep Army Nazi tensions.
Louie Boudreau captain and star forward of the University of Illinois basketball team is ruled out of Big Ten athletics after disclosure of payments to him by the Cleveland club. The payments, described as monthly checks around 100 dollars, were for services in baseball and violated amateur eligibility rules. Both the club spokesman and Boudreau did not deny the payments, though he claimed he did not think the arrangement violated amateur code.
In a tense trial at a New York court a 63 year old house painter faced accusations amid a chaotic scene described as a collapse and frantic actions by the defendant. The proceedings highlighted the complexities of the case as witnesses testified and the jury prepared to deliberate.
Harrisburg Feb 4 The Pennsylvania State Planning Board announces it is making an estimate of the state's population as of 1995. Earlier estimates for 1933 and 1980s have been completed. The chairman notes that population growth slowdown reflects lower birthrates and migration patterns, with urban centers absorbing most growth and Philadelphia receiving about a quarter. The board urges more frequent censuses to guide planning and services.
A nonreal athlete instructor notes seasonal hazards as sidewalks shift from summer grass to winter snow and ice, urging adaptation for safe footing and warning of slips and stumbles.
Spartansburg community notes report a scout meet and a string of events. Details include egg laying contest observations, Future Mummers project at Sparta Vocational School, basketball games at Wiremen's Hall, and plans for a public scout meeting to pass the second class test. Also covered are church services, a foreign mission tea, and local health notes on measles quarantines and school attendance.
Rev A B Hoole of the Baptist church and I helped bring a Russian lecturer to Corry as part of a planned Turn to God campaign. The piece urges a citywide spiritual awakening, cites grim wartime Russia image warnings, and announces forthcoming meetings at the Methodist, Baptist, and United Brethren churches with Pastor involvement and city pastor participation.
Julie Alterdyce, a Fayette debutante, meets Paul Hitchcock at a Ramsey Alumni social, charmingly engages him over dinner, and a flirtatious, magazine-like fantasizing night unfolds as they share a dance and polished banter amid wealth and expectations. Julie weighs the lure of romance against social ambition and the looming doom of a planned Thursday.
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