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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1947
Page
4
The piece outlines a stark view of the postwar era with many nations under arms and freedoms eroding. It argues the United States and a small bloc of allies must sustain military strength and inner national vitality to defend liberty against totalitarian forces.
The passage explains how medical words originate from Greek and Latin roots and names. It notes examples like diagnosis pro nosce, prognosis, torticollis, morphine, and venereal, plus eponyms such as Hodgkin's disease and Pasteurization, and place names like Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Senator Miles B. Eitta announced a State College scholarship to LaRue Haskins of this city. Haskins, Corry High graduate, earned recognition as student and athlete. Other notes include Thomas Morse escaping serious injury when his Brown Lumber truck collided with train No. 85 at Columbus crossing. Joseph Boland, son of Mrs. M. Boland, recovering from a gunshot wound. Lt. W. Olds hosting a dinner for Rev. Mortimer S. Ashton with church vestry members. and a catalog mailing to 650 Individual Stationers agents covering nationwide distribution including Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
A column laments oil shortages amid rising consumption and dwindling reserves. It notes growing imports, domestic refinery limits, and strategic moves by companies to secure South American concessions, highlighting Venezuela as a major producer and a test well depth of 4042 feet by United Natural Gas Company amid long drilling delays.
The piece discusses oil concessions in South America, Britain’s widening trade deficit, and calls for diplomatic effort with Argentina and Chile. It notes Britain may tighten belts beyond past wars, debt relief hopes, and doubt about the Isbor government’s ability to weather the crisis amid labor disputes.
A reader quiz asks: capital of a state, York and Lancaster colors in War of the Roses, Hoover broadcast on privacy, Bunker Hill location, Pluribus Unum meaning, Trujillo’s presidency, zodiac sign for late June to mid July, author of Ivanhoe Kenilworth and Lady of the Lake, Italy UN membership, and Pocahontas’ husband.
Quote warns that increased production and shorter hours may not be delivered, risking drastic food and clothing shortages if ports are reduced. The speaker questions government staying in power, noting the issue is not their concern.
The text argues Britain must restore financial soundness to avoid global economic and political instability. It questions whether Britain can sustain its effort against Hitler and the broader impact of its actions on world stability.
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