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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1936
Page
4
Howard Scott defends a technocratic ideal arguing governance should educate the intelligent and shame the public into assent. He opposes democracy's Palin flaws, contending machines and math cannot run government. The piece contrasts liberal democracy with technocratic authority and humane governance.
The roundup notes Nebraskans and Kansans at the Republican convention in Cleveland, with leaders debating coalitions, vice presidential candidates, and the party platform. It mentions Senator Borah, Prohibitionist Clinton Howard, Nicholas Murray Butler, and a proposed coalition with a Democrat for VP. It also reports labor and foreign policy topics, floods, crime, and press coverage.
A Hollywood studio scene is recounted with quotes from censor guidelines and a Chinese government official’s input on on screen etiquette. The piece describes how postwar depictions of Chinese characters in Pearl Buck's The Good Earth face strict scrutiny and etiquette rules, with examples of how actors and scenes would be moderated. It mentions General Tu advising on characterization and behavior, including bowing, address forms, and family hierarchy to align with Chinese propriety.
Local opportunity column urges young people to avoid moving north or east. It argues the South offers ample business openings and high educational standards, with opportunities at home if they work hard. The piece notes regional migration shifted toward the South in recent decades.
Walter Lippmann outlines four criteria for avoiding great wars: Europe must be well armed and resolute, must be united, must relieve tension by trade, and must replace dictatorships with responsible constitutional government. He questions whether the pacified nations can meet all, noting the fourth condition remains vulnerable if the first three succeed. The piece argues Americas role and public opinion on arming and cooperation.
Mrs Waveverins of Pranielin Street W attends a leaf given by Mrs H A Tadird and Miss Margaret Laird at The Barn on Saturday afternoon. Engagement announced between Miss Hollen Rhodes Laird and Howard Neville Plato, son of Mrs Odessie Plate of Erin. Wedding planned in the fall.
United Press reports Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife Anne may return to the United States in August after months abroad in England. The couple’s plans were not officially confirmed, but indications point to a late summer homecoming for the Lindberghs as they remain abroad.
Twenty years ago in Corry June 8 1916 election of officers and directors highlighted by names such as Harry Auer J B Austin Frank Baesler J Walter Clough W H Duity and others. Senior high play The Dawn of Liberty drew large crowds with cast including Stanley Nichols Stanley Pennell Louis Storer and others. Ancillary cabaret netted 267 94 for the auxiliary. Post office receipts rose significantly as noted in last month’s report. New board members of the Chamber of Commerce and dairy and others convened to review annual figures. Wilbur Jordan, a Staunton Military Academy graduate, has returned home.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Spanish Hill north of Athens in Bradford County with an elevation around 1,000 feet and a broad view. Mentions Athens near Tioga Point, Susquehanna views, Fort Sullivan supposed location in 1779, and Tioga Point Museum with historic and prehistoric references.
A local effort seeks to close a Jehovahs Witnesses school amid municipal and state actions. Mayor Gold and Attorney General Charles J. Matias lead the push, with officials preparing formal steps and hearings this week.
Paris fashion notes summarize the summer and fall collections with beach costumes g ren party prints and elegant gowns. Descriptions include NUMITOUS Coat dresses, cape outfits, bronzed lines for fall, a blue and white checked cotton dress with white jacket, blue and white ensembles, and a backless blouse with short jacket and knee-length bloomers.
The reading covers those born January 20 to February 19, describing daily planetary vibrations. It suggests evenings will be neutral to excellent, with good general welfare and favorable but cautious energy for matters of money and relationships.
Review lauds H L Mencken inclining toward faithful language scholarship in The American Language corrected enlarged and rewritten fourth edition Knopf 1919 two streams of stylish with satire and American slang in one volume praising its scope entertainment and authority and noting its lasting standard status for years.
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