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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1939
Page
4
Corry Evening Journal reports on a gambling educator tale tied to a Louisiana State University president. The piece questions ethics of bankers and educators amid a stock market disappearance and a broader critique of wealth and integrity in higher education.
A Harvard scientist notes humans and chimpanzees share susceptibility to the common cold. He explains the virus shifts, rest shortens illness, and preventive steps are easier than cure, urging personal health measures to curb the ailment.
The column discusses rumors that Hitler aims for Danzig and that Pallste Troupe plans may move into cities if hostilities begin. Paul Mallon comments that war could occur after harvest time, with a spark possibly triggering a larger, prolonged global conflict.
Catholic vicar Bishop Paul Yu Pin of Nan-ihing proposes China as a shelter for refugees of any race. He notes many nations deny entry to Jewish and German refugees, while interior China offers welcome despite vast depopulation. He argues China’s size could accommodate newcomers seeking freedom and tolerance denied in Europe.
Bruce Catton surveys Washington on cotton and food stamp use, noting the PSCC can spend about 25 million on cotton export subsidies and around 350 million domestically next year. Domestic distribution could push cotton into department stores. Garner pushes tax base broadening while LaFollette amendment votes down. Post Office routes still rely on horseback carriers in mountainous counties. Senator Adams favors a silver subsidy by a government pay rate shift.
Ginger Rogers helped launch careers for Anne Shirley Lucille Ball Harriet Hilliard Randolph Scott Andrea Leeds Phyllis Kennedy Frances Mercer James Elson and others through her film work and coaching efforts with her mother Lela Rogers. In the current picture Dy Pees, vette, she aims to continue promoting young talent.
A reader prompts a daily quiz asking seven questions, including the meaning of ELB acronym, HMS Thetis casualties, Baltic Sea status, Franklin's signatory role, pronunciation of mepotist, Philippine government structure, and other varied items. The note directs to the classified page for answers and mentions figures like Tito and Roosevelt.
The article explains varicose veins as unnaturally swollen leg veins, noting inherited weakness and risk from prolonged standing. Treatments include injections, simple support, and surgery for extreme cases, with growing cases among women in industry and sports.
A prosecutor’s question about meeting congressmen elicits a wary Bronet answer. A Kansas City iron worker jailed for speeding slept in a bed he built, finding the punishment weak. Spelling reverses “alone” to name Ned, locals fear being called backward. Secretary Hopkins plans part time farming and may soon complain about the district.
Eminent Democrats in Corry and across Pennsylvania will hear Senator Joseph F. Guffey argue Roosevelt should seek a third term for continued liberal social policy. He spoke recently in Erie to the State Postmasters’ Association and will appear on NBC networks with plans to defend a long presidency.
The City Commission opened bids for a new municipal building and a new fire department headquarters. Prank P Walker Co of Chicago was the tow bidder on both, municipal building at 42 570 and fire building at 623 30. The saloons closed at 10. Traffic disorder of the final hours of prohibition caused some trouble citywide. William H Johnson, PRR freight house clerk, ill with smallpox at home on Essex street. Maurice Barnes injured by an explosion near West Irving street with a mangled right hand. Citizens urge steps to build a World War I memorial in City Park.
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