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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1938
Page
4
The city receives copies of laws enacted by the Teat State Assembly and two volumes are required to store the pages of new acts. Legislators may spend terms in Harrisburg learning to draft fewer laws, not add more to existing statutes. The piece critiques politicians’ attention to the "little man" and jokes about governance.
A historical letter condemns salacious magazines fueling vice, calls for a nationwide boycott and a return to decency. It mocks Hollywood travel fantasies and laments Americans’ ignorance of their nation while asking what fate awaits American communists if minority groups are dissolved. Hoover offers a dour Geneva assessment of Europe’s malaise, noting many diagnosticians but few cures.
State health authorities seek more cooperation to trace causes of a rapid measles spread during the current outbreak. They urge notifying health officers, enforcing quarantines, and swift action in rural districts to curb transmission among older students in nearby country schools. A note adds a quirky aside about Arkadian princess names, implying few American babies will bear them.
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company notes a record low death rate among wage earners in January and a sharp drop in urban deaths. The nationwide six week period shows far fewer deaths than last year, aiding insurers and public funds despite weaker investment income. The article hints at progress in science and public health amid economic recession.
An American traveler visits famous sites in exile, exploring museums and cultural landmarks. The piece reflects on identity, travel motives, and the allure of iconic American destinations abroad.
The quiz lists Count Rene Doynet De St Quen as France s envoy to the United States. It states borders of Czechoslovakia include Germany and Poland in the north Poland in the east Romania Hungary and Austria in the south and Germany in the West. It mentions litmus paper tests acidity or basicity in liquids.
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart discusses Roosevelt era price shifts and rising then falling costs, noting anticipated FTC findings on monopolistic pricing. He cites Colonel Knox on subsidies via tariff protection, arguing U S manufacturers and farmers face unequal protection and market power, with farmers seeking protection similar to big producers.
Hollywood fashion and film personalities seek quiet escapes in small cafes beyond the clubs. Valleys and downtown spots host former vaudeville figures like Jolson, Barrymore, and Chaney Jr., while eateries run by ex-entertainers attract stars for atmosphere and cuisine.
In this column Jay Franklin argues that American power and diplomacy have faded, leaving Europe to fascist powers. He traces mistakes since Versailles, notes rising fascism in Germany and Italy, and calls for proactive US leadership to shape a peaceful settlement, protect minorities, and avoid merely reacting in a dangerous global crisis.
Pediatric writer Logan Clendening outlines infant feeding guidelines focusing on regular feeding, milk options, and safe preparation. He emphasizes mother's milk as best when possible, describes cow’s milk adjustments, sugar and water addition, pasteurized or boiled milk to avoid infections, and including vitamins and iron for growth while noting risks of malnutrition, scurvy, and anemia.
The article highlights Lucile and Mian gum ensembles with ball gown blouses over ankle length crepe skirts, black lace over moire, and sequined yokes. It notes white chiffon draped skirts, rhinestone yokes, embroidered undergarments, and vivid color palettes in elaborate gowns and accessories.
A City Commission meeting elected J. D. Bentley as successor and named F. W. Westley as assistant assessor. Controversy grows over Red Cross jurisdiction between Warren and Corry chapters. Warren Council likely to back Corry and Brie in gas consumer protections. Robbery hits a Centerville gas station, with $100 to $100 stolen. Mrs J Harrington aged 72 dies after loneliness. Mrs Deming dies at daughter’s home on West Church Street. Birth record notes a daughter for Mr and Mrs Chaster Moobes on Washington Street. D Skinner and Randall mentioned in royal post office illness. Mr and Mrs Fred Laird visit Jamestown briefly.
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