Megalopolis idea outlined across a 600 mile corridor
The Corry Journal summarizes an Associated Press feature on the world’s first megalopolis extending from north of Boston to south of Washington. Prof Jean Gottmann’s interim report envisions a growing urban chain absorbing major regions from Cleveland to Pittsburgh and beyond, with other concentrations forming nationwide. The piece notes potential future cores around Detroit Chicago Houston Dallas Fort Worth San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles San Diego as urban growth accelerates.
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Corry Journal
West South Street
Curry
Pat Gerry Evening Journal
George F. Sample
William Chiricizio
John McLaughlin
G. 3. Bergman
Bottinelli-Kimball, Inc
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Republica Hon
Apews
Corry
U. S.A
Bos ‘Ton
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Sam
Jean Gottmann
University of Paris, Geographen
Institute For Advanced Study
Princeton
America
Gottmann
Cleveland
Chiago
Houston -Dallas - Fort Worth
San Francisco Bay
Los Angeles-San Diego
Boston
TENTH ANNIVERSARY MAN Ten years out of college
Princeton class of 1948 survey shows the median graduate at ten years out is 41, married with two children, earning 8000 to 10000 dollars, working for two firms, golf hobbyist, up to 50 hours weekly, rarely watches TV, avoids movies, relies on daily paper for news, many own securities and homes, with 15 percent holding a masters and 10 percent a PhD. It suggests balancing work with family and hobbies and staying informed through newspapers.
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Princeton
Puiting
Ian
Toll Roads Spark Modern Road Rebellion Across Nation
The piece notes farmers once built bypass roads to evade 18th century tolls and compares that to current express highways raising tolls four to five times since opening. It cites 2,927 miles of toll roads costing 4.25 billion dollars, with billions more under construction and around 201 scenic toll roads.
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Shunroads
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Corry Memories note Roosevelt funding and local events
Yesterday's Memories of Corry recalls Roosevelt administration's 3.723 billion appropriation to extend the 9 billion lending program amid depression. Corry High School will graduate 111, the second largest class, at the th annual commencement in the Senior High auditorium next Wednesday. Rod and Gun Club plans a vermin hunt with cash prizes for top marksmen. Jeanne Titus, after a two year course in one year, graduates with second highest honors from Marsovie Webster School in Washington, D. C.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Corry High School
Secon
Corry
Jeanne Titus
Marsovie Webster School
Washington, D. C
Corry city boosts commerce group and toll road talks
Forty years ago on June 4 1918 Corry city commissioners praised a growing balance of $20 000 and urged a brighter future for the Corry Board of Commerce and Industry led by C Bently. A large audience heard Clinton N Howards Wake Up America at the first M E Church. Postal carriers held a picnic for Albert Carlburg about to join the U S Marines. Toll pike pilots in Pennsylvania and New Jersey faltered as traffic avoided higher fees. Major toll roads like Kansas and Trinidad struggled the federal push to fold tolls into the interstate system faced opposition.
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Clinton N. Howard
Wake Up
America
M. E. Church
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Yes
Kansas
West Virginia
Erie Worker Loses Fingers at Steel Plant Disaster
Moe Goldberg, 45, suffered amputation of four fingers on his right hand after his hand was caught in a plastics processing machine at Erie Steel Supply Co. Co worker could not assist. A coworker alerted a guard at Erle Malleable Troop. Ben Doyle summoned Hamot Hospital. Goldberg admitted in good condition.
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Erie
Moe Goldberg
Erie Steel Supply Co
Erle
Ben Doyle
Hamot
Goldberg
Area Youth Held For Erie Burglary
Robert Harry White, age 21, was arrested after allegedly entering a home quietly last night and taking two purses belonging to Mrs Jane Abbate and Miss Theresa Abbate. Detectives said Miss Abbate was present with a guest, Miss Frances Andrews, when the suspect allegedly entered. White was charged with burglary before Alderman George J Christoph.
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Bella
Gene
Jane Abbate
Theresa Abbate
Mario Bag
Hon
George Wuensehel
Robert Harry White
A.D
George J. Christoph
Abbate
Frances Andrews
Bees Remain After Swarm Clears From Sweet House
Mr and Mrs John Beenstra removed two swarms that occupied their Pla home but honey remains leaking through walls and screens from between roof beams. Attempts to bore holes and siphon out honey have failed leaving ongoing mess and odor.
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Sweet House Homestead
Pla
John Beenstra
Hollywood Highlights on Blockbusters and Box Office Stars
Hollywood highlights explain blockbuster factors from wartime scale epics to intimate comedies. It notes massive profits depend on production cost and backstory potential, with lists of classic blockbusters and biblical epics, and identifies Bing Crosby as a standout star for big money films.
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Hollywood
Kwai
South Pacific
Raintree County
Grader Dips In Erie Bay Rescue Named By Fishermen
A garden operator fell into Erie Bay after a sunken device bucked into the water about a half mile from shore. Two fishermen and police pulled him from the end of the craft as it drifted. He was revived on solid ground but not given medical treatment. In a separate item, Dr. Jacob Auslander, an arthritis specialist and refugee aid worker, died in New York at 61 after a House probe controversy.
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Erie Bay
J. Fitzsimmons
Browman Constuction Co
Clapton
Frm
Peninsul
Carl H. Rosinske
Stanley, Kwitowski
Elmer Valentina
Pitz
Rgitowiski
Kwitowske
Fitesimmons
Lyto
Rosanske
Delver
Wits Bockins
Wits Bockins 16 Aut Uieilon To Move Forward In the Sopey Area Sind
New York
Jacob Aus- Jander
House Un-American Activities Committee
Congress
Austria
Inventories Seen For Sign of Turnaround in Economy
New York observers watch inventories for a possible business rebound as consumer spending flags ease and government purchases edge up. Officials say plant spending remains high but below 1957 peaks while credit flow stays steady, with a hoped pickup before next year. An inventory strategy uncertainty adds to cautious optimism amid mixed signals. In Ecuador, a bus crash killed 11 and injured 29 after an overloaded vehicle plunged over a cliff near Tulcan.
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New York
Murely
Quito
Ecuador
Tulcan
Inventory paring ends as demand outgrows supply
The article notes an industrial slump but points to a turning point as final purchases rise above output, signaling an end to inventory cutting. Factors include foreign turmoil, lower recession risk, and steel output increasing as buyers hurry to beat anticipated price hikes, with July 1st cited for price moves.
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