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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1938
Page
3
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Secretary of Highways Brownmiller reports Pennsylvania moves quickly to remove all grade crossings. From 1933 to 1937, 256 motorists were killed and 1,285 injured in grade crossing crashes, despite a federal and state program to remove crossings at a cost of about 15.8 million dollars. The 1938 federal program adds 17 projects costing roughly 3.4 million, aiming to cut fatalities through new crossings, underpasses, and enforcing a 20 mph speed limit, alongside Governor Bit Warle’s safety drive.
Spider avoids sticking to its own web by spreading oil over its body and legs. The oil prevents adhesion, allowing it to move freely without becoming entangled in its own silk.
Bernard J. Cochran, former Erie WPA director, defends the Works Progress Administration amid criticism by city engineer Alexander N. Aitken. Cochran says WPA labor saved money on sewer and street projects, while Aitken argues for direct municipal funding and private contract work.
Charles H Urban president of the traffic safety council of Cincinnati awards an orchid weekly to the most courteous driver for the period. Patrolmen file reports on which the awards are based.
Franklin July 18 thousands of bag carp pike catfish and other fish died in the Allegheny River near Reno. Officials opened an investigation to ban the pollution source after reports that sulfuric acid drainage caused the heavy toll. The Wolverine Empire Refining Co said it protects waste and no acid enters the stream and the state commended its safeguards. A thorough probe was underway.
Medieval travel legend Marco Polo asserted in 1200 that spectacles were widely worn by Chinese nobility. The glasses likely served fashion rather than correcting optical defects, reflecting style more than function.
Voters of Corry not qualified for the November election or wishing to change party affiliation may enroll at a special session arranged here. Two registrars from Evie will be at the Municipal building on Wednesday afternoon 1:30 to 5:30 and evening 7 to 9 for enrollment. Those unregistered, moved from precincts, or seeking party changes may take part.
July 18 a 16 year old Russell youth, Patnr Jr., was badly hurt when a car he was in overturned on the Onpville Corydon road about one mile north of the jitter place. Palmer, the driver, escaped with cuts and was later taken to Warren General Hospital, where his condition was described as good.
Independence Hall in Philadelphia served as the colonial Pennsylvania statehouse, hosting key colonial government functions before the American Revolution and later used as the statehouse.
Warren may join an airmail route within 30 days as Tri-State Aviation considers a feeder service from Warren. Lytle Adams of Irvin Pa seeks local interest. Adams plans to address loan service clubs. The push follows strong local response during National Air Mail Week and past Air Mall Week activity.
Leon G. Hel tek, a truck driver, struggled with questions from an attorney. He told the judge that a handshake makes him talk more clearly. The judge and the driver then shook hands and the trial moved forward smoothly.
Joan Brown age 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Brown of 520 West Church street is at Corry hospital with a severe scalp wound from a diving accident at a swimming hole east of the city. She spurred her head on a rock, required several stitches and clamps, but no serious head injury was found. Condition improved and discharged expected soon.
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