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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1937
Page
4
Editorial comments on the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder near Takoma Washington urge full police search and harsh punishment for the kidnapper. The piece criticizes delayed action, advocates decisive investigation, and laments the nation’s justice system.
The piece discusses Mrs. J. C. Barnes seeking changes in board procedures, the retiring president's missed opportunity, and Barnes potential to shape the board through independent influence. It notes veteran directors, alphabetical voting quirks, and the broader impact on governance and congressional considerations.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Hitler possibly overreaching in Spain and Morocco. It hints at Ceuta, Europe Africa Atlantic Me Werranga crossroads and potential French support while noting Germany's need for raw materials and colonial questions.
A 1917 item notes the Corry Poultry show moving to the Fair Grounds dance hall from the State Armory. Births reach 416 and deaths 127 in the city last year. A local Mohawk Condensery worker surprised a couple on Essex street. Gas shortages threaten hardship amid a cold snap. Henry Rosa witnessed a dramatic murder attempt at Emporium Junction. An inventory at the State Armory occupied officers and Company A. L. L Powers dies in Buffalo. Bentwell family visiting Erie relatives. Mrs Geiger travels to Erie.
Two boys from Mifflin County, Merlin and Tool, rowed Commodore Perry’s boat under heavy fire to the Niagara. A shot tore the boat, but Perry secured the coat and they reached safety. James Shus led the boarding of Queen Charlotte after its surrender in the campaign.
Hollywood reports Werner Land, creator of Charlie Chan, inks a contract to appear in ten more Chan films for 20th Century Fox. Land has completed thirteen Chan pictures, with locations including Egypt London Paris and Shanghai and work by producer John Stone continues the long running detective series.
An OCR fragment asks who was the president and where the silk industry originated and mentions an actor and polished shawls. The garbled text references etouette and refined dress items with vague hints about male fashion and polished wares.
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart reports Senator Marvel M. Logan of Kentucky believes the United States is emerging from a low mood as inflation eases and Roosevelt policies help enterprises survive. William Lemke envisions a realigned union party absorbing liberals, Capper backs war discretion, and a horoscope note closes the item.
In a Washington column, Jay Franklin argues neutrality failed to prevent entanglement in foreign wars. He cites Canada, Monroe Doctrine, Morgan loans, and the Britain blockade as factors shaping U.S. aid to the Allies before 1917, and discusses Wilson’s League of Nations plan.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions ragweed and its spread across regions, referencing the United States and potential health impacts. Limited legible details point to environmental pollen spread and possible public health notes without clear dates or locations.
A jumbled Erie page notes the origin of a false marriage rumor letter sent to an Erie newspaper, insurance adjustment for a Baptist church fire, and civic chatter about WPA staffing. It mentions local people such as Leon Brown Melvin Shambaugh James Darling Archie Hurlbut Ed ward McEvoy and Birdy Appel, plus planned events at schools and the State Farm Show. Production data show Unsociated Gas and Electric output for 1934 risen by 12.5 percent to 4 199 283 176 units.
The piece cites random historical notes from Bulgaria Greece and Oregon law with errors and garbled names. It mentions Lydians coins and Herodotus while noting Delaware has three counties and George Washington's inaugural address. It ends with claims about stamps and cheap burglar alarms.
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