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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1938
Page
4
Rates listed include five dollars per year by mail and two fifty per year in advance in restricted territory under Sy Carrier. Individual copies priced at three cents or fifteen cents per week. Advertising rates disclosed in notice.
The American Steel Institute reports 1997 steel payrolls totalled 976.04 million dollars, a 16 percent rise from 1920, with employment at a record 572,000 workers, up 25 percent from 1920. However average hourly pay and hours in November and December show uneven prosperity, with weekly pay varying by worker and year-end incomes below 1,000 dollars for less-advantaged workers. General Johnson criticizes government spending as insufficient to save small businesses.
Report notes 4 000 service members in China across army navy and marines with plans to redeploy leaving only Marines to police in key ports. It highlights thin American presence amid 45 million Chinese population and praises Marines for protecting citizens while acknowledging public preference for withdrawal. Also includes unrelated Safety Council data on 1987 accident tolls and costs.
Central Press columnist notes Admiral Leahy’s testimony before the naval affairs committee. He denies the existence of a plan for five battleships against Japan and entertains a hypothetical 50 50 or 25 73 ratio. The piece reflects on naval strategy and historical wartime debate with references to the Philippines and possible scenarios in home waters.
Corry reports a gas attack scare and a fatal injury incident after a street crossing accident injures Miss Ange Morraw in Cleveland. A Erie-bound train injures Mrs Winters with a broken arm. Christie will miss dental work next week. The Pymian Sisters plan a farewell reception for Joseph Lutton departing for Camp Lie. Lloyd Marsh returns to Camp Humphrey for joint US government antiaircraft duties with A A Williams. M Christie and grandson Bob travel to Washington, D C to visit relatives.
The piece asks three questions about Congress expulsion and a city linked to gallows and America. Answers indicate yes with two thirds in the House, Boston as the city, and a palindrome phrase noted in the text. It includes hints on etiquette and a birthday horoscope and mentions Mort.
The document details which taxes are deductible on federal income tax returns for 1937, noting that real estate and personal property taxes paid are deductible while assessments for local improvements are not. It covers state and federal taxes, customs duties, business licenses, excise taxes, unemployment contributions, telephone charges, and other levies, specifying when they may be deducted and when they cannot.
A Dallas Journal editorial notes six Brooklyn Manhattan Transportation Co workers face termination unless they join a union under the National Labor Relations Act. It also covers union furloughs on the Pennsylvania Railroad, tensions within major unions, and calls for democratic reforms and periodic elections to curb autocratic leadership. The piece argues public action to democratize unions and insists on rights to work and collective bargaining.
The article traces sun exposure as a medical aid from ancient times through modern inquiry. It cites Antyllus in Rome recommending sun baths for skin diseases, Arabian physician Avienna, and Monville with red grit, then Rollier’s tuberculosis work in the Swiss Alps and a dog anecdote. It notes the first artificial sunlight by Niels Finsen and mentions Dr. Clendening’s notes and newsletter offers.
In Hollywood a stray black cat found on Stage 28 at Metro Goldwyn Mayer’s lot gets a permanent home with Judy Garland. The cat, autographed by Clark Gable, enjoys cream and a dressing room basket as Garland dismisses claims it is not Whiskers Lady, asserting the feline will sleep in her area. Clare Gable also buys the collar.
Rob Paris surveys new spring materials from Paris fabric houses. The palette includes Pantone like "Poitan" in 198 shades and "Maroeta" with oranges, copper, sand yellows, greens, blues, and beiges. Fabrics show plain and patterned weaves, families of materials in varied weights, wool jerseys, and coarse weaves. Bright checks and stripes in soft yellows ambers cinnamon complement tailored dresses and sailor styles.
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