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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1940

Page

4

Willkie McNary Hopefuls Stir GOP Senate Plans

Charles Vy, Central Press columnist, argues Roosevelts era Democrats may retain Senate control despite Willkie and McNary as GOP leaders. He notes GOP aims to win the House in November and possibly flip several Senate seats in states like Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, while facing remaining Democratic majorities in others. The piece weighs risks of GOP gains, internal dissent, and the uncertain path to “Republicanize” the Senate by 1942 or later.

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Flaming Fountain in Colfax Sparks Gas Water Fire

An artesian well near Colfax Louisiana shows natural gas and salt water erupting as the water ignites, creating a burning fountain seen by locals. Officials probe why the fountain continuously erupts with flammable gas and saline water.

Colfax Louisiana

Hillman Sets Out to Unite Labor in National Defense

Washington July 23 Sidney Hillman, veteran labor leader, takes a pivotal role on the National Defense Commission to mobilize idle men and plants for defense. He vows to coordinate training, apprenticeships, and industry output with cooperation from CIO and AFL leaders, aiming to fill defense labor needs without duplicating government efforts.

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Washington Day By Jack Tintnett Navigates World Food Shortages

A satirical Washington Day column laments postwar food scarcities affecting gourmet imports. It notes Russian raviar and European delicacies rising in price, chats on reduced imports from Sweden, Italy, and Holland, and mocks Congress cost figures while posing questions about alliances and policy.

Washington Matjes Herting Sweden Thaly Spain Mediterranean Delicates Russia Japan China America

Todays Common News Fragment Mower Area Confusing

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Twenty Years Ago Takin Prom Invenaties Aly Ity

Twenty years ago at the Mohawie Company bold steps toward development in connection with a curry plan. The item notes a person named Pullin Biskkeelee, recently in the United States Navy, headed to Buffalo and likely to Great Lakes Training Game. Lillian Murray retires after two weeks vacation in Sea slip, with Miss Luella Murray at the university.

Pullin Biskkeelee Tit United Elstes Navy Jeff Buffalo Great Lakes Lillian Muray Sihsea Wersleter Luella Murray

Unclear OCR Quiz Fragments from Unknown Page

Fragmented questions reference weather vane arrow presidents Unknown Soldier burial Fort McHenry and national anthem. Includes garbled names and scattered clues about middle names and identities.

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Daily Dozen from the Medical Society of Pennsylvania

Fragmented text describes bites, snakes, and a hospital setting in Pennsylvania with mentions of medical drills, bites by poisonous snakes, and public health concerns. The garbled OCR has unclear dates, names, or specific events to anchor a detailed recap.

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Saroyan In Bursting Personality Shapes Broadway View

George Tucker discusses William Saroyan as a bold, self confident figure in New York’s literary scene. He contrasts Saroyan with Ernest Hemingway and notes his Armenian heritage, prolific output and provocative theatre and stories.

New York Saroyan George Jean Nathan Alter Ernest Hemingway Hemingway Bill Hemin Broadway America Tom Mr. Saroyan Tom Sawyer Mississippi Polly

Hollywood Sights and Sounds by ROBBIN LOONS OLLYWOOD

Hollywood gossip profile of Henry Fonda recounts his family life on set, work ethic, and past hardships. It notes his four years at 6:20 home time, wobbling schedules, and a rare visit by Mrs Fonda with Frances, Peter, and Jaye Seymour. The piece mentions Fonda’s stage roots, varied jobs, and interest in bakery scents, plus a noted clash with Walter Wanger over pay.

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Blakely Honored as Event Confusion Marks Day

A fragmentary note mentions Blakely being honored and a public gathering with Mrs Stanley present. The text refers to a Wednesday start at 6:00 and an unclear reference to Jen Blakeley and Mrs William, with remnants of a yesterday event and an enjoyable roved by a Mrs Stanley.

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U C si THIS C 'WORT! CE Exchon ceptabl Airplan way

A fragmentary OCR line set hints at a phrase about an airplane way and an unacceptable event. References to a mysterious name are garbled, leaving unclear subjects, dates, or locations.

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