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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1940
Page
3
Reports describe a semi pro boxing event last night featuring a decisive bout and crowd energy. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference a notable match, a timeframe around three days, and mentions of a water can and chemicals context.
A Louisiana grand jury in New Orleans has indicted former Governor Earl K. Long on embezzlement charges tied to payroll deadheads during the bitter February gubernatorial campaign. Long was succeeded on May 14 by Sam Jonas. The Mor ay church in Bethlehem notes a complete set of slide trombones, including rare soprano and F bass models not found elsewhere in America.
In Kane Pennsylvania on July 27 a lightning strike during a severe electrical storm destroyed a large barn near Mt. Jewett Road. Firefighters from Kane fought the blaze amid torrential rains with scarce water, saving nearby structures. Loss runs to thousands, with barn value around 25 000 and equipment potentially doubling that. The herd of Guernsey cattle reportedly saved. Local reports also noted a 20 minute gale cooling temperatures and downed trees in Franklin. Ridgway residents Mr and Mrs Paluba narrowly avoided injury when lightning struck a porch swing they had been sitting on a few minutes earlier, destroying the swing.
Harrisburg reports the state bureau of plant industry warns the sycamore or plane tree blight is caused by a fungus thriving in cool moist weather. Severe cases defoliate trees, but some regrowth may occur. repeated seasons of disease can kill trees. Pruning diseased wood and cleaning leaves helps control, with Bordeaux Mixture spraying as needed. Four applications at ten day to two week intervals advised. England took Gibraltar from Spain in 1708.
The Farm Security Administration in Erie County, Pennsylvania, allocates 623 097 for the tenant purchase program to help 105 farm families buy farms. Since 1940, 15 families have bought farms with loans totaling 1 012 891. Loans have 3 percent interest, terms up to 20 years, and no down payment. Erie County is designated for 194? program operation, and qualified applicants should apply to W Levant Alcorn, FSA supervisor, East Office Building, Corry.
In Oil City July 27, Rotary officials from the One Hundred and Serenity first district gathered for a two day meeting to affirm deep patriotism and a commitment to American principles for the coming year. District Governor Merrill McDowell of Bradford urged a steadfast defense of core values amid global tensions.
Kane Pa July 27 First fatal swimming death at the National Trangi Company pond in East Kane. Paul Russell Eck 10 slipped from a diving board into several feet of water and died en route to Kane Summit hospital. He was at the pond with his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Frank McFarlin and Mrs Lawrence Nichols who nearby watched as others swam nearby.
A long list of sample queries from the draft induction questionnaire is cited, covering allegiance, employment history, physical or mental defects, dependents, family status, and demographics. The text notes extensive questions beyond those shown, including race, occupation, income, education, religion, and wartime stance, illustrating the breadth of information sought from registrants.
A disrupted note outlines claims about driven engines and gas emissions affecting Britain. It mentions portable and wild energy terms and references investigations in Grant Britain. The fragmentary text limits clarity on persons, organizations, dates, or concrete outcomes.
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