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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1940
Page
4
An analysis notes commodity prices remain steady despite wartime strain as Allied supply strengthens. It forecasts rising demand for American goods with spring, cautions against oversized naval projects, and echoes warnings about fiscal strains and political ideas from observers like Milam L. White.
A dense listing outlines NBC and CBS plans with guests such as Louis Pasteur dramatizations, Aldrich Family, Bob Hope, Judy Garland, and Ethel Barrymore. It notes sponsor renewals, Columbia features, and notable musicians like Glenn Miller, Guy Lombardo, and Tommy Dorsey, plus serials and musical programs across stations.
A garbled OCR fragment mixes words on stupidity courage misunderstanding independence and defense, with scattered phrases about Russians and freedom. The text appears as unreadable jumble without coherent events or identifiable entities.
Garner strategists enter Illinois primary alongside Roosevelts name on the ballot. They cite two reasons for running: to avoid claims of backing out and to test if FDR may be ruled off or withdraw from the ballot after Feb 24.
Commerce Department experts forecast a sharp bump and a later bounce as wartime export growth lifts demand. They note inventory buildup and falling raw material costs, with no broad wage rise and government spending declines likely smaller than in 1937, while inventories may stay high.
Army engineers survey underway for a modest Nicaraguan barge canal linking the San Juan river from the Atlantic to Lake Nicaragua and possibly a short cut to the Pacific. A dozen officers and men have worked since last November at Nicaragua’s request during President Roosevelt’s era.
A garbled clipping reflects fears about Hitler and incendiary threats to London beside chatter on presidential candidacy and Republican conventions. It mentions a Chinese general and appears to mix in stray place names like Tulsa Oklahoma amid unclear wartime malaise.
Hollywood predicts a half million new mustaches in the United States during 1940. Robert Taylor joins stars like Robert Preston and Errol Flynn, with fashion experts forecasting two more leading men will grow mustaches within six months. Women’s reactions appear favorable, as many screen favorites are noted for adopting the look.
The fragment presents a garbled phrase likely reflecting a phonetic joke or erroneous rendering. It mentions a word and a mercenary adver term, suggesting a linguistic note or headline misprint rather than a full event.
Unclear OCR text cites concerns over education bias in China, noting exams and admission practices. Mentions ten thousand people, tensions around college access, and calls for reform. Names, dates, and clear details are not legible.
The state department of commerce reports 1939 was Pennsylvania’s best year since 1930 with activity up across sectors. Retail sales in January rose over last year, steel production up 58 percent, coal output near 90 million tons, and wholesale goods sales 15.5 percent higher, while factory wages reached new highs and energy production rose as well.
A federal report shows the New Deal insured bank deposits, protecting the vast majority of depositors in 1939. Of about 393,079 insured depositors affected by bank closures or aid, all but 816 were fully protected. Total insured banks and deposits neared 60 banks in 1939, with 87.0 percent of deposits safeguarded against loss. The report outlines that only deposits over 3000 dollars faced incomplete protection and details actions on closures, liquidations, and mergers under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Report from Auburn Alabama recounts a wartime event with officials and local crew striving to meet supply needs. The piece notes a high level of activity and mentions names tied to the effort, reflecting community mobilization during the period.
Items from 1920 recount the Lady Marzabees anniversary in the city and A M Raymond purchasing the East Washington frame building from Wayne Brewing. Protests at the Exchange, divorces in Erie County, and new job moves are noted, with growth plans, student injuries, and company additions shaping local news.
A fragmented stamp news item from Camden New Jersey outlines a first day sale on Feb 20 featuring stamps in the Famous Americans series including Whitman and Atatürk motifs. The piece references Leaves of Grass and a retrospective set of eight stamps marking a centennial relating to Kemal Atatürk and Turkish commemorations.
Everett R Holles United Press night editor sails for Europe February 17 aboard the Rex to accompany Welles on the lecture tour for Roosevelt. He has served in United Press posts in the United States and abroad and will cover events in Berlin Paris London and other capitals. He previously reported from London Paris Berlin and Spain and covered the early Spanish civil war for Hendaye. The assignment follows his work at Downing Street and London Bureau and ties to events around Hitler and postwar Europe.
Contagious illness at home requires strict care measures to protect the healthy. The article discusses maintaining separation of the patient, handling of clothing, bedding, and household items, and limiting family contact to prevent spread. It also mentions pre marriage physical exams and state provisions for marriages.
The readable portions discuss car size and driving concepts, with unclear references to a motorway or city event. It mentions numbers and actions but lacks coherent entities or a clear event, making a precise summary infeasible.
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