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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1936
Page
4
A sweeping digest reports extreme heat affecting crops and economies, uprisings in Spain, a Norwegian presidential candidate facing boos, earthquakes in Colombia, and Britain’s handling of a German dirigible. It also notes Hollywood marital shifts, political moves in the US, a Mt McKinley photo feat, and Roosevelt's Nova Scotia voyage.
Robert Clements, cofounder of the Townsend pension plan, claims financial interests were willing to spend up to 200 million dollars to stop Roosevelt and back Alf Landon. He says money could fund a third party and questions how Landon would serve the people, contrasting with past GQP leadership. Europe is not expected to start a war soon.
The drought is described as a national calamity with higher future prices feared for farm goods. Dairy buyers and meat markets face strain as cattle hogs and poultry are dumped to avert immediate loss, while speculation and profiteering are warned against.
Dispatch from Rome on July 45 details Benito Mussolini’s praise of a “victory” amid sanctions over Ethiopia. Telegraphed reports from Paris claim Ethiopian forces threatened Harar and Kampala bonds, with Italian garrisons besieged. The situation shifts from limited clashes to a broader imperial pressure, drawing Britain and France deeper into the crisis.
The piece discusses rumors of a whispering campaign in politics, noting relief if campaigns used discreet whispers rather than loudspeakers. It argues that noisy campaigning risks poisoning minds with unchallenged lies spread by credulous friends, urging honest citizens to resist poisonous whispers.
The literal meaning of cornucopia is horn of plenty. Senator Arthur Capper represents Kansas. The mongoose is highly regarded in India for its venomous snake killing ability, especially cobras.
The item reviews a philosophy of politics tied to Senator McNary and current fiscal policy signals, noting August to September similarities with Hoover era themes. It cites Washington pundits, public reaction, and dated birth forecasts while advising on personal traits for April, with danger dates in August through values for later years.
Hollywood film workers ride a wig cycle with hundreds of wigs made yearly by skilled artisans. Hair is imported from Europe and shaped into lace bases through ventilating to create natural looking wigs for stars like Mae West and Claudette Colbert. False moustaches also use hair lace for closeups, while extras may rely on simple adhesive sticks.
The Kinzua Bridge, a 300 foot high and 2100 foot long structure in McKean County, spans the Kinoma Creek valley about 14 miles south of Bradford off US Highway 29. The article notes its historical engineering significance and navigational detour considerations for travelers.
The oldest tunnel in the United States lies near Lebanon as part of the Old Union Canal linking the Susquehanna at Middletown to the Sohngskill Navigations Company near Reading. Built from May 1825 to June 1827, it is 720 feet long and was first passed by the Alpha on June 12, 1827, after cutting through solid rock. Take the road from Cleona to Ebenezer.
Wives of married men in Company Agnow at Camp Pershing El Paso were advised their husbands may be honorably discharged and permitted to return home. Mayor Patterson and city officials returned from Harrisburg after urging relief from a $200,000 sewage disposal plant mandate. A fire damaged Bemonds Bgelow at Concord and Plemmant streets. Miss Clavin Gygteston celebrated her seventh birthday with a party. Alphont Beebe from East Brent visited.
In proportion to its population the United States spends more money on education than any other country. The claim highlights the country’s higher per capita educational spending compared with peers, implying substantial investment relative to population size.
A. M. Lamport & Co published a simplified financial statement arguing the United States Government’s net indebtedness from June 1933 to June 1936 was modest. The report shows $2.263 billion net debt against $8.516 billion in cash and recoverable assets, with total obligations at $33.779 billion and notable soldier bonus certificates included.
Stephen Graham frames a literary picture in Balkan Monastery, detailing 40 girls aged 7 to 14 under monks during World War I. The review faulted the book for lacking imagination but notes the vivid portrayal of hunger, hardship, and the child derelicts amid a Serbian backdrop.
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