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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1937
Page
4
Judge Rossiter, a long time Erie County leader and former president of the county bench, died early Monday at St Vincent's Hospital. He served twenty years as President and was famed for his legal knowledge and civic work, leaving a wide circle of friends in Erie and across the state.
Gov Murphy tones down labor disruption risk as United Auto Workers threaten a strike across General Motors plants and Chrysler Ford operations. White House behind a negotiated settlement to avert a costly auto industry paralysis while Ford and Chrysler managers brace for potential walkouts. Citizens fear a second nationwide auto stoppage and seek a peaceful resolution.
A letter discusses free debate on controversial ideas in schools and DC public education repeal debates. It cites Representative Kennedy on allowing unpopular theories to be heard, refuted, and judged, arguing suppression fuels danger and democracy must win over communism through understanding and education. The piece notes concerns about the Federal Reserve system and finance.
General Hermand Goering, seen as soft on aggression, is expected to address the veterans conference, urging Relive Tay comrades to back pacifist positions and reflect on wartime leadership.
Hollywood correspondent recalls Chico and Harpo Marx touring vaudeville Broadway and film with daughter Maxine, born into the theater. The couple endured grueling hours and late nights, balancing child care in dressing rooms and hotels as Maxine grew into a performer, studying in New York while her parents advanced to Broadway and Hollywood.
European officials including Walter Runciman and Georges Bonnet meet with President Roosevelt to discuss international finance and a potential clash with Germany. The plan aims to stall conflict while Britain and France leverage loans and resources, but the Johnson Amendment blocks American loans to defaulted countries, complicating any cancellation of debts.
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission highlights Paxton Township in Dauphin County laid out in 1729. Notable early figures include Thomas Lingle who founded Linglestown in 1765 and residents who joined Revolutionary efforts in 1775. The area claims old structures such as the county’s oldest house (1726) and oldest church (1778) plus forts like Fort Mackey and Mortar Patton site artifacts. The Linglestown area features a famed large tree and an Indian arrow hidden in a tree trunk footprint.
The text argues that those who never wielded a saber threaten peaceful nations while frontline soldiers witness mechanized horrors. It recalls World War I as Western civilization's near collapse and warns that a future war would exceed past terrors. It contrasts Goering Hitler Mussolini with Kaiser Wilhelm and suggests the Nazi regime seeks peace only if capable of restraint.
A fragmented quiz and answer note discussing test questions on physics terms and political geography. It briefly defines light travel, Reich meaning, and corrects a travel distance error between Los Angeles and New York, with a stray remark on official consent and system acquiescence.
Washington Jefferson and Lincoln are cited as practical leaders who bent precedents to meet crises. The piece argues Roosevelt aims for swift judicial action to aid national welfare, comparing past leaders’ courage to adapt, while warning against overreliance on constitutional limits.
Review surveys Tom Paine biography by Walter Pearson praising its view of a life devoted to liberty and democracy. It also highlights Catherine Drinker Bowen and Barbara von Meck’s Beloved Friend, a portrait of Nadayda von Meck and Tschaikowsky, built from intimate letters and excerpts.
A garbled block discusses quoting Oliver Cromwell in a debate about American independence and living political figures versus the dead, noting a motive to engage political trenches without reliance on renowned names or fame.
Twenty years ago Corry mourns Wing a pioneer resident and noted citizen of Corry dies at home on South Cunter Street. He guided Corey Chair operations for years and served in the Civil War with the First New York Engineers. The piece notes other local obituaries, industry updates, and social departures from the era.
Paris February fashion feature details Artianise collection showing Parisian woman attire from morning to night. Includes bicycling tennis yachting shopping travel and even divorce court outfits. Describes pale green rompers long skirt almond green flannel white linen tennis outfits royal blue accents and the sky pride white swagger coat with miniature feathered plumes and aviation touches.
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