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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1942
Page
3
Public notice lists publishing representatives and advertising rate details for the Corry Pennsylvania edition. Mentions Associated Press rights and mail subscription pricing, with regional delivery terms and carrier charges.
The article laments strict birth certificate requirements delaying employment for war industry jobs. It cites Paul V. McNutt advocating relaxed proof when births were poorly recorded, arguing many qualified Americans are barred for technicalities. It also notes Nazi recruitment attempts of French workers and the risk of facilitating work-slavery.
A clipped modern view discusses charcoal gas for autos with a Memphis demonstration showing a six wheeled truck running at 40 mph on carbon monoxide from a charcoal generator. The piece notes a $10 generator and charcoal lasting two days for 90 cents, claiming safety as the gas isn’t under pressure. It also condemns forest fires for waste of resources, urging complete extinguishing and noting labor union calls for a congressional probe into Wexbrook Pegler. It ends with a terse call for strong action against junkmen.
A jumble of 1920s notes recalls Corry youths Corry and Reid winning Carnegie medals. Marie Potter, neighbors and local figures are mentioned amid school and church events. Reports cover tennis meetings, ground plans, church school incursion, and a New York Life Savers promotional coast-to-coast car trip with stunts.
The questionnaire lists seven items about Axis nations invasion coast World War II, royal figures, Coral Sea, Captain Cook, horses, wildlife in the United States, and canal geography. It asks who governs Calvi University and the timing of Supreme Court decisions and Ike’s plan.
The article warns of cold water allergy causing neuure reactions and fainting, leading to drownings. It cites about 400 annual drownings in Pennsylvania, noting some cases due to cold allergy and a cold water plunge can "take away one's breath." It also includes a language note on common errors in phrasing.
A note on army slang meaning to rest in bed is paired with a historical fact that payable gold was discovered in New South Wales, Australia in 1851. The snippet blends military humor with a 19th century mining milestone.
A major traffic crash in Erie left 14 year old Longshore severely injured after a bicycle collided with a car driven by Robert Milne at 1801 Brooklyn avenue. He was rushed to Hamior hospital in critical condition with possible head injuries and later deteriorated during the night.
Three youths were arrested after tires were stripped from a car owned by Adam Wingerter of 118 West 22nd Street. Howard Wadsworth, James Miniaed, and George Mystiyk appeared in court on charges of automobile theft and receiving stolen goods. Bail was set at 1000 dollars each. hearings scheduled for Thursday at 1 p.m. Detectives Sats Donnahue Barber and Pennsylvan ia Motor Police officers assisted in the case.
Wittd F. Andres, 17, of Center Street, escaped serious injury yesterday when his car went out of control near the Galloway wood-working plant and rolled over an embankment. The vehicle was badly damaged and one tire blown after it left a driveway and tipped into a ditch as a truck stopped nearby.
In Burlington Iowa on July 15 Henry Ty Tameson reports Midwest residents across towns and farms exhibit firm support for the war effort. Citizens resist glamour, while volunteers and business girls sell war bonds and stamps, raising funds as droughts floods and pests test resilience.
The Treasury reports July 19 receipts at 35 million dollars and expenditures at 292 million, leaving a net balance of 275 million. Total debt stands at 72.2 billion with a daily increase of 44.3 million and gold assets of 22.7 billion. A warm Atlantic current, described as a Gulf stream finger, keeps Murmansk an ice-free port.
Lawrence reports a new aluminum extraction method from Kansas clay deposits. Dr R C Moore of the Kansas Geological Survey says the process could supply large raw material quantities, with lab tests showing high alumina recovery. Collaborators include Kinney Plummer Romary and Thompson. details withheld due to wartime security.
July 15 county commissioners met at the county home and refused a 25 percent salary increase for about 30 employes. They explained no funds are available and the 1949 budget limits raises. Del Darling noted all county home staff have steady work yet can seek better positions elsewhere. If hikes were granted, other county workers would expect the same.
Erie July 15 A near drowning rescue occurred at Stone Jersey Beach when Betty Jean Hall 2657 Chestnut Street fainted in rough Lake Erie water. Lifeguard Al Burdick and Red Cross attendants administered artificial respiration until she regained consciousness.
Washington calls tire situation in Franklin critical and immediate action is ordered. Secretary Williszy A. Barbour of the Chamber of Commerce is appointed transportation administrator for the Franklin district to prevent loss of men and ensure war workers can be moved.
Associated Press reports from St Marys Pennsylvania note four families each sent four sons to the armed forces with a total of 17 sons serving. Mrs Lewis Shryder is cited as parent to the large family effort and names several sons in service. The piece lists Russell Alvin George Knitts and Chris Shryder among the service members with others moving from Tex to New Jersey and mentions the Billige Penny and Mullaney families as likewise contributing multiple sons to the war effort.
London reports indicate a new second front is being prepared. Military sources describe barges and heavy equipment moving toward invasion readiness as Allied forces tighten plans for a major operation.
The note presents a garbled quiz list with scattered names and terms. It mentions Canada Germany and multiple misspelled items such as Benwark Nowy and Nicholas Mitr, suggesting distractor answers or misread OCR. It hints at maturation timelines like seventeen years to maturity and yearly appearances, but lacks clear question or coherent context.
Buffalo hogs rise 10 to 15 cents with better weights at 190 to 220 pounds. Cattle and veal steady with calf prices around 18.50. Lambs weak to 25 cents lower, good to choice 70 to 84 pounds. Pittsburgh fruit demand described as moderate with assorted prices for apples and pears across regional markets. The market overall shows early gains in stocks, led by steel and automakers, with mixed activity through the day.
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