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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1945
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal announces publisher details Arthur Colegrove and advertising representatives Fred Kimball. It lists Associated Press rights for news, mail rates at 36.00 yearly, six dollars and 00 per year, and single copy prices. Rates for restricted territory by mail and carriage fees are noted.
A columnist condemns nationalism in school hiring and warns that bias harms the common good. It argues teachers should be judged by teaching ability, not politics or ethnicity. The piece also notes postwar Swiss pressure to expel tainted Nazis and the shrinking pool of international hideaways for war criminals.
A discussion on sleeping tablets highlights barbiturate abuse as a growing danger. The piece notes barbituric acid compounds as legitimate hypnotics when prescribed, but misuse by laypeople leads to intoxication, coma, and even death. It calls for tighter sale restrictions and urges therapeutic treatment for those abusing sedatives.
A scrambled local page notes Cpl Charles B Post visiting in town while his brother-in-law serves with the Third Army in Europe. The item recounts parade of military figures, municipal issues, and community events from city life including election write-ins, flag day remarks, and upcoming Skansen Swedish festival plans in Jamestown.
A fragmentary report recalls a public meeting in Milan where residents gathered after an announcement of a game plan. Witnesses included Mr Seymour and local organizers, with arrangements outlined for a high from Can y anal Evie scene. A 10 year old boy, Wilbert, was involved in an incident near the How building as police intervened.
Delinquent school taxes due by May 18th. Collector at 10 South Center Street, Corry, Pa, warns of interest and levy actions if unpaid. Notices date from 1845 with details on late penalties and potential sale of property to cover balances. Ore: Gordon, Delinquent School Trustee, informs property owners to settle promptly to avoid further charges.
A Jamestown report notes missing witnesses hinder a soldier will, with key signatures from soldiers in Los Angeles Cal Paso Texas and Palm Beach. The document, dated June 28, is on Army mimeographed forms and lacks probative witnesses, delaying probate. A separate anecdote describes rapid fruit and vegetable peeling experiments using heated apples and cold water.
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