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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1942
Page
4
British policy faces pressure as observers urge a liberal home rule for India to sustain Allied efforts. Chiang Kai Shek backs self government steps, arguing that India and China aligned with the Allies would boost democratic morale and deter autocratic powers.
J F Livingston of DuPont de Nemours outlines how plant based plastics replace metals and textiles in cars, aircraft, and housing. He cites cellulose from farm stalks and soy based materials enabling new fabrics and lighter, warmer textiles while promising future use in houses and body work.
The text suggests a small air expeditionary force of American planes for morale support behind Bataan lines. It imagines six bombing planes dropped behind enemy lines as a surprise gesture to lift exhausted troops led by General Max Arthur, with broad spirit support from Americans and Filipinos.
Swell known architect Harvey Wiley Corbett urges new city design focusing on fire safety over sheer height. He argues future buildings should reduce reliance on tall structures and favor spread out, safer layouts amid crowded streets and worker housing concerns.
The snippet invites readers to turn to the classified page for answers to ten trivia items. Topics include a British monetary unit, naval academy traditions, an arts director appointment, historical rulers, a capital city, and other general knowledge items.
The article discusses normal newborn crying and its purpose for lung development. It notes healthy cries are lusty and that mothers should not pick up a baby at every cry. It warns that persistent illogical crying may signal discomfort or temperament and advises checking for cause.
Timely reminders from The Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture offer guidance on horse care ventilation and work, milk house construction for sanitation, red clover sowing for higher hay yields in Berks Lancaster Franklin and York counties, efficient lamb cutting methods, and beekeeping to aid the war effort with existing equipment.
The Pennsylvania Department of Highways releases its 1942 motorists pamphlet summarizing 1941 work. It notes 450 miles of new highways and bridges costing about 35 million dollars, 1249 miles rebuilt or resurfaced, 380 bridges constructed, and 24 000 miles of improved roads on the state system.
A radio listing shows programs across CBS and Mutual networks with into the 1940s era lineup including Maudie’s Diary and Major Bowes Amateurs. Separately, a Pennsylvania Highway Department report notes total miles and bridges rose sharply from 191 to 1991 figures, highway construction funding up 27 percent in a decade, and administration costs at 28 percent for 1940–41, with defense and war needs cited.
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