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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1944
Page
4
The Medical Society of Pennsylvania urges vaccination and revaccination as smallpox cases fall nationwide. It notes 789 cases and 10 deaths nationally, with Pennsylvania reporting three cases and no deaths last year. Parents are urged to vaccinate schoolchildren amid lingering complacency and contagious risk.
Twenty years ago over half a mile of concrete was laid on the Elgin-Union City line of the new Corry-Waterford highway with rapid progress by the Hurst Company. Local items include a large muskal fish catch at Findley Lake, deaths of Eugene Amidon and John Luke, an accident injuring Clinton Dulik, birthday celebrations, and a quiz page with questions and health insurance notes reflecting era concerns.
Washington experts explain benefits for families of missing World War II servicemen. Many cases are not dead, including captives or those unreported by the enemy. pay and dependent allowances continue, with adjustments if later killed. Families should contact the Red Cross, American Legion, or their congressman for help.
War dispatch recounts Lt Chuck Schultz writing from Saipan after two hard battles with the Japs. He praises Marine morale and fighting spirit, hints at thrilling experiences to share after censorship. Mentions receiving mail dated July 7, including a letter from Vicky and sorrow over Harry Walsh's death.
An editorial urges opposition to public ownership of industry, argues private enterprise with fair regulation ensures full employment, and criticizes liberals for seeking state socialism. It cites farming education programs, voluntary health pre payment plans, and warns that government control harms freedom and taxes.
CHUCE writes from a remote location near Hills city, describing a jungle shelter built of wood and canvas as heavy rain pours. He notes darkness approaching, plans to write often, and reflections on past service in Hawaii with hopes to do better, signing with affection.
Jamestown officials met in an open session to approve settlements for several injury and property damage claims stemming from a January 25 accident on Beechview Avenue and a later storm and tree-related damage. The council approved $950 in claims totaling $4,250, including damages to Shirley M. and Helen M. Thompson, Barney O’Neil, Henrietta Johnson, Mrs D. Plickinzer, and A. Lunt.
A CIO Political Action Committee warns that power politics could reshape elections by organizing millions through unions and compulsory dues. It argues unions may influence government more than industry limits allow, risking liberty and fair voting. The piece cautions that secrecy of ballots remains essential for voters conscience.
NBC eight network guide lists Mr and Mrs North at 8 30 Beat the Band at 9 Alan Yous Comedy at 9 20 District Attorney 10 Phil Harris Music Quiz 11 30 Helen Hayes in Lady With a Lamp CBS Allan Jones Wendy Herman Dr Christian 9 35 Mildred Bailey Variety 10 30 The Colonel etc Dunningers 9 30 Al Donahue Bundy 10 16 Ted Malone from England MaS Ta Bee Wickard on Saving Farm Manpower
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