Memories 4 of Corry recalls 1937 peiping tensions and local events
The 1937 item notes Britain and the United States may unite to protect interests amid the undeclared war between China and Japan near Peiping, with British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden signaling in the House of Commons. A local beauty pageant sponsored by the Elmer O. Currier Post of the American Legion will be held at the Hex Theatre at 9 PM, with a large crowd expected. Also mentioned are refunds of deposits from utility customers amid the 16th regiment deployments, a Washington Street collision near First Street, Fred Connors injured by a tool handle at McInnes Steel, and Miss Grace Colburn dislocated shoulder at Mohawk Condensory.
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Great Britain
United States
China
Japan
Peiping
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Elmer O. Currier
American Legion
Hex 'Theatre
Floyd McElroy
Washington Street
Fred Connors
McInnes Steel Plant
Anti crime academy wardens workshops discussed in corry journal
The piece reviews criminology education for front line officers, highlighting New York University’s wardens workshop for detention houses and the New York Correction Academy on Rikers Island. It argues education, not just punishment, helps reclaim offenders and reduce crime through constructive training. Also notes holiday week spending data from the Federal Reserve.
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New York University
New York City
Correcton Academy
Rikers Island
Giant Power Age Foretold By Former Power Chief
The piece cites Leland Olds, ex-chairman of the Federal Power Commission, now directing Research Associates, predicting a giant power age. It says average American home uses about 3000 kWh yearly now and will reach 24000 kWh within eleven years with full electrification. Farms and industry are expected to require similarly rapid growth in power demand.
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Eloven
Leland Olds
Fédéral’ ‘Power Commission
Adsociates
IC 15
Algo
Public Power Debate Signals Future Reservoirs and Budgets
Public Power advocates warn of rising electricity demand and urge four large reservoirs to ensure universal supply. The American Public Power Association cites 1950s consumption at 590 billion kWh with projections to trillions by 2100, while discussing cost, policy, and the politics of building new sites. Separately, fiscal policy notes an $18 billion surplus projected as the budget reaches balance, amid evolving defense and domestic spending.
Gotham: A sill mmobling inthe 40 Years Ago July 12 1917
Fragmentary note references the date July 12 1917 and a city item described as Gotham with garbled wording. The readable content centers on a historical, newspaper-like snippet from 40 years prior, lacking clear names places or events.
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Gotham
Boy Dies After Tractor Accident In Clintonville
Ernest McKinley, 11, of Clintonville in Venango County, died at Grove City Hospital after being struck by a tractor operated by his father. He was injured Wednesday evening in a farm accident.
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Nove Ciara
Venango County
Ernest McKinley
William’ McKinley
Clintonville
Grove City Hospital
Pay Too Low Second Police Justice Quits
MAYVILLE the second time within a month a police justice has resigned here because the pay was too low Willard R Morton said he handed in his resignation yesterday morning to Mrs B W Graper deputy village clerk to become effective July 20 exactly a month from the time he took office He said the pressure of business was not and mensurate with the remuneration involved On June 17 A Roy Perkins resigned effective June 20 for practically the same reason The salary is 8620 a month Perkins asked for 100 during the summer months when two police officers are on duty He noted in his resignation that the board continually tabled my request and that he was told by one board member that if he was not satisfied he could resign Perkins was elected and serving a four year term Morton was named to fill the vacancy for a term expiring March 31 1958 Both men continue to serve as justices of the peace for the Town of Chautauqua.
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Mayville
Willard R. Morton
B. W. Graper
A. Roy Perkins
Perkins
Morton
Chautauqua
Fellow Workers To Build New Home For Family
Fellow workers on Markwood Road undertake construction of a four by two single story frame home for the Tubbs family, who suffered the loss of three children in a Barborcreek Township fire on June 22. James, Nancy, and Frank Tubbs perished when flames gutted their home while mother drove husband to Erie Meter Works. Surviving Tubbs family members now live nearby, and Erie Meter Works provides discounted materials. Labor to be donated by fellow employees in evenings and days off. Mrs Tubbs thanks supporters for the help during their bereavement.
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Eeene Ereemereet
Markwood Road
Paul Tubbs
Erie Meter Works
Tubbs
Floyd Harrian
Robert Ames
Erle Mete
Teller Organ, Co
Leif
Tis
Tve
Inflation proposals split on halting the dollar shrinkage
In a three part series Sam Dawson analyzes competing ideas to curb inflation. Some favor tighter credit and higher borrowing costs to cool demand while builders and small firms fear recession. Others warn such measures raise costs and prices. Government and industry economists see a natural correction possible if demand wanes and capacity expands. Statesmanship from management and labor could ease tensions.
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Sam Daw~son
Associated— Press Business News
Varios
New York
Inbor
Erie man sues GE over two suggested ideas
John Mancini of Wesleyville filed a Pleas Court suit against General Electric claiming two ideas he proposed for freezer units and row table shelves were adopted but not paid. He says the plan pays up to 23000 for a sub invention and seeks the maximum for both suspensions.
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Uy Suse
Mancini
Inflation policy debate pits price controls versus tighter money
The Business Mirror discusses Eisenhower urging industry to find a solution to inflation, weighing directage and price controls against tax cuts and tighter money. Economists split on effectiveness, with some favoring tax relief to spur production and others calling for tighter monetary restraint to restore purchasing power. The Fed and Treasury favor a cautious approach, while outside voices worry about a permanently altered economy.
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Eisenhower
Ask Compress
Peder Reserve
U.S. Treasury
Bear Lake News Letter of Interest
Bear Lake notices list visits by Mr. and Mrs. Perry Mead of Columbus and Charlie Thompson of Corry to local residents. Families from New Jersey move into East Main Street, jamestown and Kiantone residents helped with hay. Bear Lake Bible School closes with program. Local clergy and families host guests from Weis Library and New York City. Community members attend Warren County Firemen’s Association picnic at Island Park in Youngsville.
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Bear Lake
Perry Mead
Columbus
Millie Burch
Charlie Thompson
Corry
J. C. Manwaring
Arthur Hamilton
New Jersey
East Main Street
Lou Chapman
Jerome Eddy
Jamestown
Ben Eddy
Kiantone Rowds
John Eddy
Bear Lake Bible School
Arré McGill
Weis Library
Lundeen
New York City
Rachel Chapman
Marjorie
Westfield
Merle Crosby
Ralph Martin
Garland
K. M. Martin
Warren County Firemen's Association
Island Park
Youngaville
Harvey Martin
Gerald Crosby
Adolph Ham
Thomas Smith Jr
Robert Dairs
Robert Rex
North Clymer
Mustache Insurance Rumor Raises Eyebrows in San Diego
George Pernicano, owner of MW Restaurant, says he insured his mustache for 50000 dollars with Lloyds of London. He notes the joke stems from orders by police and fire chiefs banning mustaches in their departments and fears the ban could spread.
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San Diego
George Pernicano
Lloyds of London
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