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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal reprints a war era analysis arguing that war prosperity rests on government power and that peace economies must stay solvent. It warns against perpetual deficit spending and urges tax discipline, wage restraint, and savings to avoid postwar ruin.
A spokesman for the manufacturing food industry urges law to ban private label products sold by retailers. The speaker argues this would curb competition, raise prices, and stifle consumer choice. The piece contends the move is a thinly veiled attack to protect producers and limit store brands.
A fragment discussing global justice and punishment for war crimes. The piece contrasts harsher reactions to small offenses with leniency toward large, widespread crimes, citing Allied indemnities and the persistence of war-mongers. It asks whether future conflicts will bring wiser retribution and stronger controls.
A quirky set asks about governors in New England, Bruce Bliven, mistletoe parasitism, wartime headquarters, whether to dine contains food, completing a proverb, OSRD and OPRD, Rip Van Winkle’s sleep, river deltas naming, and Death Valley’s state.
Public relations office in Philadelphia shows Corp Leo Evenoff of Stephen Bvanoff receiving the Purple Heart and Second Lieut Normal W Miller earning a bravery citation. Evenoff was wounded in New Georgia operations and is in a South Pacific Marine base hospital. Miller entered Japanese territory during the Tarawa battle to direct artillery fire.
Thompson's Borsoma Tablets claim to aid kidneys by removing wastes and poisons from the body. The ad promises relief from headaches dizziness and pains, touting gentle yet comforting effects and recommending Gulden Lax Tablets for constipation as a companion aid.
The February term of criminal court in Hima Loomis Union City closed after Monday opening. One defendant pleaded guilty to adultery with a suspended six to 12 months in the workhouse and probation. A Corry assault case ended with the wife ordered to pay costs. Larceny charge against Mroz was quashed with costs. A hotentity verdict favored McKendree on gasoline coupon theft. Court found insufficient evidence for a trial in that case.
The Printz Company leases the old J C Penney building at 810 North Main Street across from the Winter Garden Theater and plans remodeling in about 30 days. The building was leased from William A. Broadhead, administrator of the A N Broadhead estate. John A. Stumpf, Printz general manager, says the firm, which had occupied 208 North Main for 32 years, suffered a devastating fire two weeks ago that destroyed stock. Temporary quarters will be opened soon at 115 East Third Street opposite the Palace Theater in the former Telephone Company building.
Harrisburg report from February notes about 20 000 draft appeal cases awaiting processing at Pennsylvania Selective Service. The new regulation expands required actions on occupational deferments to six steps and allows rapid handling with a production line. Appeals from outside Pennsylvania are routed via state headquarters, while cases involving other states go through central records.
Two Pennsylvania youths, Norman Rice 20 and Howard M. Zuck 25, both from West Hickory, were arrested in Brooklyn Square after police traced an IMI Chevrolet sedan tied to a car theft in Tidioute, Pa. Rice is a discharged soldier still in uniform. Authorities planned extradition to Warren County, Pa.
Schoors Halph Dewey and Director G Carl Wengert of Hatch Vocational School attended a meeting of school superintendents and vocational leaders in Erie. The event focused on safety education in industry and future school planning. Ralph K Beamer led the conference with assistants W L Coopér and John Judge from the state department.
Jamestown February 17 A Bondwap auction at the Winter Garden Theatre produced mixups with two names on a single War Bond Autographed by Admiral Ernest King. Harold Sanford believed he bought a $25 negotiable bond but it was issued in Daniel A Reed's name. since war bonds are nontransferable only Reed can cash it at maturity. A fur coat bid at seven thousand dollars drew no proven buyer yet, leaving the coat owner unconfirmed.
Wattsburg fair officials plan revival this year with tentative dates from August 20 to September inclusive. Directors met to advance plans for the county’s remaining country fair as wartime developments potentially alter schedules.
Auto accidents in 1982 dropped far below the 1941 record due to gas, tire rationing, and the 35 mile per hour wartime speed limit. Yet accidents per amount of driving stayed almost as high, urging drivers to keep speeds down and set an example for their town.
Warren on February 17 filed applications by Borough Engineer Byrwis for 607000 in public works projects. The focus is the interceptor sewer system, the new sewage disposal plant, and paving all unpaved streets over five years, with no tax increase to fund Warren’s share.
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