Groundhog Day Prognostications and Local Highlights
Twenty years ago notes from Journal Files recount Corry residents looking past Groundhog Day as spring weather lured optimism. The Corry Motor Club opens its temporary hotel office with Mrs. John Boland Jr in charge. Keystones crush Salamanca 54 to 28, and Curley Williams exits the team with Allie Schmidt stepping in. January 1927 reports differ in temperature with five sub zero days but an average pre sunrise reading of 11.03. A birth at Citry Hospital and a burglary entry on South Center street are noted amid store changes and a stock theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Mother Earth Mthimad
Keystones
Salamanca
Daily Dozen from Pennsylvania Doctors Face Health Trends
Physicians show self care while leading active lives. In the U S last year 3558 doctors died, down from 4015. Average age at death 66.1, up from 65.3. Heart disease remains top killer. cancer 352 deaths. pneumonia 188. Tuberculosis 1. asthma 10. bronchitis 5. other respiratory 31. Personal crises 58 vs 35. accidental deaths 130, autos involved 158. One struck by lightning playing golf. one died in a farm tractor overturn. Among decedents were many health officials board members mayors authors and others.
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Chicago
Boards of
Deal
FDR Birth Anniversary and Presidential Longevity Notes
The piece marks Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s 65th birthday and discusses presidents who died in office. It notes Roosevelt as the oldest oath taker since the Civil War and compares ages at death among the presidents, including Harding, Taylor, and Harrison, with observations on longevity and pre-Civil War leaders.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Harding
Zachary “Taylor
William ‘Henry Harrison
Roosevelt
Truman
Grant
Fdoyex
Adamses
Jeterson
Madison
Jackson
van Buren
Buchanan
End Hope Of Breaking Deadlock On Erie Mayor
Erie notes Republicans gave up hope of naming a mayor without court action. Financed plan would shift Hickey to parks and Ross to finance, creating a de facto acting mayor. Barber could resign to take welfare secretary post, then council deadlock or court appointments would follow before a June or September primary.
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Erie
Jam
Republicarsai
A- Nance
Barber
Welfare
James Duff
Coumetti
Owen
Republcan
President's Temporary Commission on Loyalty Report
The President is to submit a report and recommendations on February 4 after two months study of guarding government from infiltration by those not loyal to the United States. The commission follows spy revelations in Canada and will address standards for judging loyalty and disqualification or removal of disloyal or subversive applicants and employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
House Civil Service Committee
Canada
Dominion
Washington
Congress
House Committee On Un-American Activities
State budget pushes flood control and health priorites
Continued from Paige Gney, the program outlines shifted surpluses to postwar appropriations. The committee recommends funds for Schuylkill River flood control, city and regional improvements, and health initiatives. Major items include Philadelphia Pittsburgh Erie projects at 1 million, flood and stream work at 16.5 million, school health exams at 44 million, stream clean-up at 10.835 million, National Guard memory at 2.46 million, new state offices at 1.5 million, Penn State and state teachers colleges expansion at 7 million, and mental hospitals at 16.485 million with Byberry seeking 29 million.
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Duff
Paige Gney
Draemer
National Guard
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Penn State
State Teachers Colleges
Byberry
How s Your I Q Bese Quiz From Classified Page
A misformatted quiz from a classified page asks six questions about ancient readers, Mexico industries, the Gripsholm’s World War II role, a French leader’s 194? candidacy, whether woodtusk is vegetarian, and a missing middle name.
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Europe
Asia
Africa
Mexico
Gripsholm
Unclear Query About Historical Topics and Figures
A fragmented prompt questions who occupies the Saar Basin postwar and asks about Guido's scale usage, the reported remains of a Spanish conqueror of Mexico, and whether any bird species can fly backwards. The text mixes historical, scientific, and bibliographic prompts without a coherent narrative or definite answers.
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Andrew) Johnson
Saar
Germany
Guido
Mexico
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Talen
Glenn Davis
White Street
Citry Hospital
Riley
South Center Street
Ing Heen
Soele Store
the Medical Society of the
State of Pennsylvania
Hep
Rees
R. Kaw
Dow Chinir
Shan
Civil Service Committee
Congress Steels
Bund
Detroit
Sieversis
Associated Press
Republic of All News
Cony Pry
Venice
Foster E
Davis & Son
North Center Street
Houghton Agency
East
Congress Street
Corry, Pa
City Cab Company
Al’s Clothes Shop
Mackinaws
Benin
Genine Capistin
Lesthers
O'Coats
Gale Or
Zepher
Clearanc
Al's
North Center St
van Cise Keystone Service
E. Washington ST
Wilcox Grocery
East Main Street
Spring Farm
Glendora
AL Marty
STAR
Club Beautiful
Featuring
Jerry Anborr
Crosby
Jimmy Husson
Burton ‘Twins
Mustedt
Lou Critelle
M.C
Elif” Bilott
Rhythm Men
Star Casino
East Main St
Lucien Lelong
Sime
Ant Sind
Pei
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