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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
4
A National Resources Committee report says 175000 local state and federal governments create overlapping departments and waste. It urges consolidation to cut taxes and improve service while noting office holders resist changes to protect jobs and power. The piece ends with a mock note about Papa Dione and the quintets.
A United States Brewers Association survey reports growing dry sentiment since repeal. In 82 states 1934 results show four counties and 21 towns dry, with counties at 18 percent and towns at 614, including pockets in New York New Jersey and Connecticut. Proponents foresee nationwide push by 1983 while anti liquor forces gain confidence.
A survey of safe driving trends finds the average driver around 43 years old with over two decades of experience and no major violations. About one fifth of applicants for safe driving ratings have 25 years of driving with clean records, suggesting deep, era-spanning habits and caution among motorists.
The article notes a surge in machine tool orders since 1920 with few declines, as most firms run at capacity and expect months of cr ers ahead. Orders rise during summer and push for elaborate, complex machines while many tools remain basic implements like shovels and hammers.
The passage notes slackening industries and factory closures as a sign of hard times ahead. It argues that improvements may follow, citing continued industrial expansion despite politics, weather, and war scares, and highlights regulation of bathing salts as this summer's major issue.
Translation of motto and politics trivia are mixed with etiquette stances and a horoscope. The text includes "E Pluribus Unum" meaning one out of many, identifies a new Republican National Committee chair, and defines sutlee as a Hindu widow cremated on her husband's funeral pyre. It also contains dated asides about smoking etiquette and a fortune style forecast.
United Press reports July price hikes for milk and cream in the Pittsburgh marketing area due to drought. Retail prices rise 1 cent per quart of milk and 2 cents per pint of cream. wholesale adjustments add 27 cents per hundred on milk and 22 cents per hundred on cream. Affected counties include Beaver Allegheny Butler Armstrong and Westmoreland.
Hollywood Calif July 14 The era of domineering film mothers is declining as studios cultivate juvenile stars like Jackie Cooper Freddie Bartholomew Virginia Weidler Jane Withers and Shirley Temple. Mrs George Temple accompanies her daughter to the set guiding clothing and care but stays clear of camera chaos.
The STAR SIGNALS entry suggests those born June 21 to July 20 are receptive today. Morning good, evening fair. a lively day to pursue intangible plans. Travel or study opportunities may arise linked to past interests, urging sensible speech and avoiding extravagance.
A Harrisburg report states a House sub committee decided to hold a public hearing July 21 at 2 p.m. EST on impeachment petitions against Judge B. O. Atler of Lancaster County Court. Rep. Eugene A. Caputo said Atler would be invited but not subpoenaed.
Reported critique from Paul W Ward notes Kansas has no functioning Civil Service, with salaries set by department heads and no competitive exams. Observers claim little state funding and widespread patronage, contrasting national push for merit systems. An air of political disappointment follows initial praise.
Harrisburg outlines do's and don'ts for wild flower picnicking amid endangered species. Botanist E M Gress urges recognition of protected plants, careful picking, and not propagating rare blooms. also advises against transplanting wild specimens to gardens.
The Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission highlights Cambridge Springs in Crawford County on the Roosevelt Highway as home to the largest Polish museum in the United States.
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