Prophesies for 1988 from a Washington columnist
Jay Franklin’s 1938 column forecasts a year of political shifts and economic changes. He predicts no war with Japan, a peace without victory in Spain, England-Germany détente, continued State Capitalism in Russia, a Roosevelt program push in Congress, labor unity, higher corporate taxes, renewed relief spending, and a radical Congress. He foresees Supreme Court resignations, a growing third term movement, and business leaders shifting to the New Deal, with notable public figures questioning the era.
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Jay Franklin Washington
Troy
Homer
Cassandra
Spain
Alps
Rhine
England
Germany
Mussolini
Europe
Far East
Russia
Supreme Court
Wall Street
New Deal
Business World
Weir
al Iedsi
Banking
Meners
Mark Sullivan
David Kaveence
Westbrook Pegler
Walter Lippmann
Hugh. Johnson
Dorothy Thompson
Register
Tribune Syndicate
Corry Eyes Hopeful Start As 1938 Opens With Cautious Optimism
Corry begins a new year with tempered enthusiasm, hoping 16 months bring real gains in housing and industry. Local business leaders foresee a short recession into spring, then improvement, while economists nationwide expect a brighter year. The town, despite late 1937 setbacks, remains hopeful and urges community pride and cooperation for a better year ahead. A note of heroism is praised for Alley's wartime footage from the Panay attack, whose reels insured for 850,000 dollars document the event and helped shape public perception. The piece closes with a contrast of mountain and cowboy tunes.
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Corry
Roger Babson
Neuman Alley
New Sto
Hich
Curly
Jesus
Alley
Alanes
Mintechine
Uintil Jl Suil
Ringer
America
Anu Eeighters
Sind Hanson
Japan
Gurtpuplic
Unemployment Figures Hint at Economic Shifts
Fragmented notes indicate unemployment data may show a drop toward 2,000,000 in a State or national context. A cautious forecast mentions waning interest in an enterprise linked to Metical or currency, with obsolescence risks and uncertain timelines for a breakthrough.
Paris Winter Evening Gowns Highlighted by Designers
Paris styles showcase three gown types for special occasions with velvet corsets lace skirts and tulle panels. Paquin Magey-Rouit and Schiaparelli present bold silhouettes while Velasquez and Paquin feature tubular forms and fringe details. Amid fashion notes, the piece shifts to jobless statistics and consumer mood with unemployment estimates ranging up to 8 to 10 million as the mood remains low.
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Faris
Pagilla Presents
Group
Velasquez
Paquin
Amartest
Miantovhor
Schiaparelli
First to Use Mesmerism in Early Hypnotism Tales
Fragmentary note recounts Anton Mesmer as an early figure in mesmerism and hypnotism. It notes the era and suggests contemporary views of the practice, hinting at labels and perceptions of the time.
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Anton Mesmer
Stewarts take on spies and civil defense
Charles P. Stewart argues the spy scare is a recurring but exaggerated reaction to wartime jitters. He critiques civilian fears, notes a navy ex-officer convicted for selling Japan secrets, and warns Americans should not overreact to alleged espionage while stressing shared defense ideas with allied powers. He emphasizes distrust harms policy and urges calm, practical vigilance.
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Charles P. Stewart
Centra Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Tye
Japan
Sam
Tane
Bach
Yersee
Srmnjfaah Navy
Twenty Years Ago Taken From the Journal File
A 1818 item notes a masquerade at the State Armory hosted by Corty Lodge of Elks with prizes for best costumes. Staniford Hose marks its final open house as a fire brigade institution. The Golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J Fletcher Alden is celebrated at West Pleasant Street. City businesses close for New Year’s holiday. The Peters family and Dr McCray are mentioned in various local scenes.
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State Armory
Corty Lodge of Elks
Staniford Hose Company
J. Fletcher Alden
West Pleasant Street
One Minute Test Questions and Odd Horoscope Clues
A mixed page presents a one minute test with questions about Rome and the U S attorney general, plus garbled answers and hints styled as etiquette notes. It includes zodiac style prophecies, aphorisms and stray misprints, offering a window into a dated newspaper feature.
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U. S
Population estimate for Rome in early Christan era
Ip estimates the population of Rome in the early Christian era at about 23,000 persons. The text notes growth with five new families joining the Benedict College of Ronte rites and a total membership rising to 29. It references representatives of all Giner Christian AUIS Botal 90.
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Rome
Chris- von
Romese Popues
Ballion
College of
Ronte Rites
Fenenlalives
Giner Christan Auis Botal
Roaming headlines and local notes from Corry area
Local items report highway route decisions and road maintenance costs. A jail stay follows a Sunday incident. The town dock movement is revived with street funding. Marie Smith’s stenographic work at the State Employment Service is noted. Francis Mahoney visits Corry to supervise Vocational Education and assesses progress since 1921. Judge Amidon, famed federal jurist, is remembered as a Corry High School alumnus. Hubert Morrisong’s marriage adds to local ties. Panay sinking films head to Rex Sunny. Brown urges Route 301 for future travels. Charley Burkhardt sends greetings from abroad. City Solicitor Kincaid recovers from infection. Dr Dancy operates on Mrs Brynolison.
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State Highway Department
Marie
Smith
State Employment Service
Francis Mahoney
New York City
Corry
Corry Pack
Smethport
Panay
China
Glyde F. Brown
Florida
Richmond
Petersburg
Fayetteville
Walterburg
Walterboro
Jacksonville
Journal
Charley Burkhardt
Journal Emiplaye
Wright
Blaine Kincaid
Walter Dancy
Robert Brynolison
Hollywood Film Shop on Animals and Children in Scenes
Hollywood notes on how animals and children can steal a scene in filming. Veteran Alm Rotors explains how pups birds and even a cockatoo can dominate a shot, with examples from Merrily We Live and a breakfast chime by Alan Mowbray.
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Holly Woed
Almose
Roach
Constance Rennel
Brian Ahernt
Norman 2
McLeod
Alan Mowbray
Haseen
MawBay
Dovey
Clarence Koll
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Plains
Shane
RJ. Scom
Paris
Stewart
Mrs. N. Dell Darling
West Wayne Street
Dr. McCray
Clymer
Ano
Har'y Weicht
Kightlinger
Weicht
al Duke
Philadelphia
Mary Dukes
West Smith Street
Toray
Alloccen
Kilits Caesar
Hollywood
Film Shop Oe
Balliadh
Fallie Williams
Tamer Corry
Eyper
Erie
Lillian Andersott
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