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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1937
Page
4
Washington column argues naval armament and budget choices reflect U.S. power and caution in a polarized world. It suggests naming battleships after famous figures or symbols to show neutrality or patriotism, while warning that spending may spiral despite fiscal surpluses.
Debates on neutrality complex as nations avoid formal declarations in civil wars such as Spain under Franco. The piece questions how to define civil war, whom to aid, and whether arms banning should apply universally, noting Latin American conflicts and US roles with defensives weapons and diverse authorities.
The piece critiques Walter Lippmann's views on capital and labor, warning that if both sides fail to bargain in good faith a powerful public authority may intervene. It highlights New York State Regents concerns about public school education and plans to study graduates' real-life skills and character through surveys of recent alums, teachers, and employers.
A retrospective note recalls a formal welcome at the State Armory for veterans from the Spanish American War and G A R members. The entry records frigid weather, a meeting about a central power plant, a birthday surprise at Delaware Street, and visits and illness affecting local residents and families.
Bert Hall, famed Lafayette Escadrille pilot, outlines a harsh education plan for his three sons. After preparatory school they will choose foreign countries, receive 200 dollars in capital, and must survive on their own with dwindling funds to build self reliance, while a military school keeps them prepared. Hall works as technical director at Hollywood studios during foreign setting shoots.
Question prompts cover geography history and exploration: capital of Chile, founder of the Jesuit order, and the pioneer to fly across the English Channel. Answers provide concise factual recall for quick review.
Today birthday people are urged to value family and faith, with advice that devotion to kin shapes happiness. A quote from Proverbs notes no profit in honor in one’s own country. Also includes stray lines from a quiz and stray names.
Francis McGray answers that burnt out secondary of power transformer causes weak radio sound. Use voltmeter and battery to test continuity of the winding. If burned, replace transformer. only a serviceman can install a new power transformer. The tube circuit issue may have no plate voltage due to broken wires or transformer failure. check condensers resistors and wiring, and call a service technician.
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart notes Republicans will not attack each other in this session and may watch Democratic intraparty strife. He says Democratic majorities will push administration plans, while Rayburn and O Connor clash for House leadership and O Connor concedes gracefully.
Mrs W Apsner notes a likely fault in a dead radio with defective parts such as power transformers condensers or resistors. She suggests skilled repair and proper equipment to fix the kit. The piece mentions tuning issues and battery checks as common troubleshooting steps for the worn or faulty parts.
Bracqenond etching titled Mad Etcher's Work has been added to Toledo's family museum of art. The portrait depicts Charles Meryon, a French etcher whose prolific career ended in 1868 in Paris.
The report lists several lakes with cited maximum depths including Deep Lakes at 300 feet Crater Take 2000 feet Cake Thee 4 feet Lier Chelin 150 feet Lake Superior at 4000 feet and Finnes Michigan and Ontario Lakes each over 710 feet.
A 1930s Pennsylvania unemployment guidance Q and A outlines who must contribute to the Unemployment Compensation Fund. It covers employer liability after 20 weeks of any employee, full and part time payroll bases, returns for workers across multiple jobs, government exclusions, prizes as wages, grandchildren, organized labor, commissions, and tips. It states one main return from the employer, with establishment lists as needed, and clarifies that tips are not wages for contribution purposes.
The article profiles Shickalamy and Kishacoquillas as key land negotiators on the Susquehanna and recounts Kishacoquillas life and death, plus notes on Logan and the early Shawnee. It also traces the first Pennsylvania counties Chester Philadelphia Bucks and early boundary claims and confirmations in the 1700s.
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