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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1941
Page
4
Stewart muses on prolonged war and economic strain as the nation nears a peace path. He warns of taxes rising and disruptions across industries while noting temporary prosperity and a wary shift toward postwar adjustments. He cites Berle and Stimson predicting a long conflict and weighs effects on small factories and defense supply chains.
The piece weighs pro and con arguments for deepening the St Lawrence waterway, noting fears of invasion through Welland Canal, and countering charges with points on water power, rail competition effects, and tax implications. It cites broad regional implications and quotes classical lines to frame the debate.
A report from the American Institute of Actuaries notes 1% annual life expectancy gain from birth to age ten, with death rates near 1.07 per 1800 in early years. Mortality declines overall over two decades, yet disparities remain across communities. Public and private health efforts reduce infectious diseases, but childhood illness remains a focus.
Fragmentary OCR style text mentions Techinocracy Mystich propagan da and tinward Sent, with remarks about wasted time and money. It hints at a critical tone toward modern expediency, error ridden prose, and the phrase We step on each tsree. The garbled piece references a broader critique of efficiency and attention to detail.
Twenty years ago today many events shaped the town. Harold Wheterson’s friends celebrated with a supper and basket gifts for an anniversary. The HeX Theatre advertised Wine Week matinees and the Rickerson Family resided near Ben Hickerson’s home on West Columbus. John Downey returned from the Times as a graduate, Auss Evs Powe planned a summer visit, and Harry Auer purchased a new Nas sellay from Brooks Motor Company.
A fragment from the Medical Society of Pennsylvania discusses cancer dangers and early signs. It cites long disease battles, fatalities, and the need for prompt diagnosis. The text notes symptoms like indigestion as potential early indicators, urging attention for those over forty.
In a candid portrait, Joan Bennett, wife of producer Walter Wanger, details her highly organized routine balancing three jobs, five helpers, and a busy film schedule. She uses a remote control system and daily memos to manage budgeting, meals, and children while maintaining her star duties.
A collage of New York tales links a grand airline voyage above Indiana with Helen Hayes aboard a liner, a Desha mural mishap, Maplewood theater tickets, and a nightlife vignette. Notables like Katharine Cornell's manager and Vincent Passeri appear, while a German Me 109 display on Broadway and Little Italy tobacco imagery color the scene.
A scrambled quiz asks seven questions from a mixed bag of topics. It includes wordplay about mythic creatures, proverbs, opera, coroners inquiries, physics statements, defining terms, constitutional roles, and historical figures.
Phillipsburg Pennsylvania June 25 workers resumed operations at the McLaren Sportsware Company after a failed unionization attempt. A female employee faced an assault and battery charge following a dispute. Officials and workers attended a hearing before Justice J Macs Pearce. After the hearing, workers met, adopted resolutions praising conditions, and voted to continue work.
Bradford June 25 Parker J Mélvin president elected by directors of the Pennsylvania Crude Oil Association at a recent meeting. Hote inst Weel AE. Boofli named president. Dr. T. Ring of Columbus elected vice president. Abolished secretary. Officers re elected Feyelle B. Dow vice president and general counsel Samuel Meer treasurer J. E. Moorhead executive manager S. Pratt assistant manager. Employment expansion planned to recruit men and women over 18. Dunbar Touring to work amounting to 1000.
The FBI was called to investigate a kidnapping near Mercer Pennsylvania after an Erie man’s car was found abandoned in Piqua. Three armed assailants forced an official from the American Boiler Co to stop and abducted the sheriff and two others, robbing the sheriff and escaping toward Ohio amid a police dragnet.
Miss Hazel Hurst, president of the Hazel Hurst Foundation for the Blind, said in Monrovia that at the present rate of training it would take 250 years to prepare enough dogs to serve as eyes for the blind and she predicted demand could quadruple amid wartime conditions. She added it takes four months to train the dog and the month with the person, but four years to train the dog to its full role.
Nine giant muskies over 40 inches long were found dead at Lake Nine, washed ashore over the past month. Officials collected the heavy fish, packed them in ice, and sent specimens to Penn State College for autopsy, but no results or causes have been reported to date. Local deputy observers at Hawkfiord Beach reported no signs of disease or foul play.
In Pittsburgh two youths under investigation admitted robbing and vandalizing over 20 homes. Police described the crimes as devilment including smashing vases and mirrors, damaging artwork, and stealing valuables. The loot is estimated at several thousand dollars.
A fragmentary note mentions a man named Jaren and a fish related scene with VENI and Wes in a terse account. Details are unreadable, but the items imply a local incident or shorthand record involving these individuals and a maritime or fishing context.
A brief OCR fragment lists various price markers such as 50¢ WI 1.25 and related values including 1.00 1.35 and mentions IPy and BU in a scattered currency notation context. The readable lines suggest a catalog or price table item without clear context or complete labels.
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