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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1942
Page
4
Central Press columnist Charles Stewart argues Democrats hold a large House majority but risk a GOP surge in the Senate race. He notes Republican leadership, unity calls, and wartime pressures shaping the drive for control, with focus on strategy, public unity, and potential election outcomes in the coming two years.
Scott's Scrap Book notes that star routes under the Post Office Department improve daily mail delivery to Corry and nearby towns including Columbus Bear Lake Clymer Spartanshire Titusville. It argues for year‑round five‑day or seven‑day operation, noting holidays disrupt service and urging parity with rail mail service.
The piece argues that the English speaking race must unite with Britain, the United States, and allies to confront global threats. It cites Gandhi and Chieng as influential figures shaping Asia, praising their leadership and potential to steer vast populations. It stresses resolve, partnership, and renewed action rather than retreat.
Twenty years ago items include Figene Knox’s strong dramatic performance on the Liberty Lecture Course at the high school, drilling on the Greene lease for water supply near Seneca street, and plans for a Gothic St Pauls Lutheran church to be built next summer at East Low and Concord avenues. The Garry teasers lost 24 23 to North East High despite a tough schedule, Mrs George Peterson 72, formerly Mary Jane Coates of Sheffield, Pa, was buried, and the National Bank of Corry reported new Pesce silver dollars arriving for patrons with more expected in ten days. Also today's error note jokes about usage and a curious story of a Great Dane named Angel riding aboard a bus with driver A L Patterson and three pikemen, plus geopolitical musings on Australia and Japan.
In New York, hotel operator H B Cantor, famed for reviving underperforming properties like the George Washington, seeks new “sick” hotels to overhaul with doctors and a rebuilt staff. A bar tale follows a sailor chasing a drink and a mistaken trip in the East River, while a second feature screens at 42nd Street: Love Starved Man Hungry with Valerie Parks, who quips about being camera shy despite posing five times daily.
Java is depicted as the key strategic and economic prize in the East Indies. The article outlines Java’s dense population, fertile soil, and critical role for the Dutch in defending the region. It describes Dutch defenses, shipyards, an arms factory at Bandocha, and a growing fleet, with Java’s mountainous terrain shaping defense. The piece discusses air, naval, and land forces poised to hold the island, stressing the impact on Allied supply lines and the wider Pacific war effort.
A readable set of eleven trivia prompts appears in a vintage style. It asks about Volga river drainage, Canadian capital options, a Spanish American War slogan, authorship of Walton, Caliban's play, Germany’s last emperor, Elmer Gantry author, familiar terms, a pimpernel species, and the Statue of Liberty island name.
An old medical note explains varicose veins as enlarged veins, led by obesity and prolonged standing. It cites pilebitis and pregnancy as contributing factors, urges weight reduction for relief, and stresses early treatment to reduce pain and speed healing.
The piece notes war has reduced imported furs and need for American felt and fur makers to boost domestic output of rabbit pelts to supply fur garments and hats. It also mentions Galapagos sea lions climbing trees on steep trunks, North Carolina leading US cotton spindles, Mt Airy granite quarry status, and a 1856 book advising women to self educate in shoe making, with reference to Harding and Calvin Coolidge’s succession.
France reports progress on wartime reconstruction led by Minister Berthelot as air wreckage is cleared and utilities restored. By early 1942 rail rights of way largely rebuilt, 80 percent of bridges and most canals reopened, but private buildings and materials remain scarce and fuel and rolling stock are limited. Europe-wide demand and ongoing conflict complicate full recovery into 1944.
H G Wolfe conducts first aid training at the Rotar Junior program held at the Rota Hotel. Attendees learn basic emergency response and life saving techniques under the guidance of Wolfe and staff.
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