Britain Russia and the war aim in world crisis
Central Press columnist Charles B Stewart surveys Churchill’s stance, Nazi aggression and Soviet defense. He weighs Britain’s emergency, potential aids to Moscow, and the risks of extending help to either Nazi Germany or Soviet Russia. He notes isolationists, interventionists, and American Communist concerns amid Germany and fascist momentum and Japan’s alliance. He questions Turkey and other treaty loyalties while judging Russia’s vast numbers and likely endurance with Allied support.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
Hitler
Russia
Winston Churchill
Britain
Winston
John Bull
Moscow
Berlin
Rome
Stalin
Herr Hitler
Dies Committee
Herr Hiler
Mussolini
Adolf
Tokio
Chungking
Vichy
Ankara
Japan
Japa
Chiang Kalshek
Branco
Germany
Turkey
Corry Post Office Mail Rates and Rates Notice
Notice from Corry Pennsylvania listing postal terms and rates for second class mail. Includes annual rates nine dollars, mail in advance four hundred dollars in certain territories, carrier charges at three cents per copy with fifteen cents per work, and advertisement rates available on request.
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Corry
Unionization shift marks end of era in American labor
The piece argues Ford’s acceptance of a CIO labor contract signals broad unionization of major industries, while acknowledging not all sectors are unionized. It contrasts Britain’s earlier shift, cites Japan’s position amid Soviet and Nazi powers, and comments on wartime alliances, democracy, and the dangers of Nazism.
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Henry Ford
Ford
Great Britain
Mons
Twenty Years Ago Announcements From Local News Scene
Twenty years ago the Pennsylvania Railroad announced the start of a special excursion train to Lake Chautauqua for the week. In Titusville the K of C defeated the Tinsville Independents 3 to 2. A social noted Lillian Colestoye, Ale Wikis, Olive Craven Bloyd Stowe, and Tracy Whitehead spent the weekend at Fijdley Lake. Merrill Wilcox underwent an appendectomy at Corry Hospital and is progressing well. Miss Mary Sullivan left for Boston and New York after ending school in Poughkeepsie. Announcement: marriage in El Paso Texas tied Miss Rens Freeman to George Putnam of Montpelier, Vermont.
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A Parly Epicateutly
Lillian Colestoye
Ale Wikis
Stulietie Cute
Olive Craven Bloyd Stowe J
Tracy Whitehead
Fijdley Lake
F. F. Whittleary
Factographs 1 A Snapshot Of Global And American Facts
A garbled history style entry estimates 115000 Indians in the United States at the time of US discovery, notes on British accents, Alaskas production, Lake Superior storms, and other scattered claims. It references Sweden radio reception and castor oil use since 2000 BCE with various dubious data points.
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United States
Sweden
Hollywood Lights and Sounds by Robbin Coons
Hollywood insiders describe the last day of a long shoot with Rosalind Russell and Clark Gable. Director Clarence Brown demands precise takes and rehearsal discipline as the cast wraps a complex sequence set in a British Orient office. Gable and Russell share play-by-play wardrobe notes while an exhausted crew barrels toward quitting time and plans for a morning session.
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Rosalind Russell
Clark Gable
Clarence Brown
Lon Chaney
M-G-M
Orient
Reginald Owen
Owen
Scotland Yard
Matthew Bolton
Bolton
Gable
Russell
Man About Manhattan and the Comic Art World
A New York column by George Tucker traces a quiet tragedy in the life of a wealthy Swedish immigrant and his two sons amid Manhattan’s strain. The elder cuts the rebellious son from money as the other embraces army life, while TOM JOHNSTONE and his comic art studio face harsh reviews and a shifting newspaper world.
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George Tucker
New York
America
Tom Johnstone
New
Dapers
A ‘Tau
Sidney B. Whipple
the World- Telegram
Johnstone
The
Old World
Telegram
Mr. Whipple
New York World-Telegram
Classify age answers and miswritten quiz clues
The item lists a set of confused trivia questions including geography and history prompts, with misspellings and unclear phrasing. It requests answers for topics like a Negro republic in Africa, the first permanent settlement in English America, a missing word in a proverb, a term meaning a ship's deck, the site of the 1940 Democratic National Convention, American Samoa's capital, the Colorado River border question, furniture with no patches, a famous quotation by Jose de San Martín, and the three primary pigment colors.
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Namie
Negro Republic
Africa
America
Selsmet
American Samoa
California
Arizona
Jose
Gerontology and aging in medical science noted
The Medical Society of Pennsylvania discusses the rising role of older adults in industry and military training for the youth. It highlights gerontology as a fast growing specialty, noting that diseases of old age differ from youth and focus on early detection, slowing progression, and maintaining function despite chronic conditions.
New Drafttees Questions Outlined for Registration Day
Corry men who have turned 21 since last October must register on registration day. Document lists required details including name, order number, residence and mailing address, phone, age, birth details, birthplace, occupation, contact person, employer, job location, race height weight eye color fair complexion and any visible defects. Also notes terminology on gender language for masculine references.
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Corry
Woodcutter Ivar Johnson Excels Despite Blindness
Stambaugh Michigan woodcutter Ivar Johnson masters wordwork despite blindness. Report highlights his skill and persistence as a noted expert in his craft. The piece notes his reputation in local circles and his ability to cut words with precision.
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Bibid
Ivar Johnson
Stambaugh, Mich
Anonymous donor mails $100 to Scranton school board
An unknown benefactor sent a letter with a hundred dollar bill to the Scranton school board. The envelope contained no other contents or identifying information about the sender.
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Scranton, Pa
School ‘Board
Land dispute tale with trinkets and roast beef recipe
A fragmented report describes John Caruthera seeking thousands of acres from Chief Fleet Arrow. It mentions the chief’s fondness for an English roast beef recipe and notes eight barrels of trinkets as part of the dealings.
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Ohn Caruthera
Fleet Arrow
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