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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1932
Page
3
1H. P. Manley quietly secured the necessary financial support for the Salvation Army local post without public appeal or fuss. Within days pledges covered nearly the full amount needed for the fiscal year, with only a small balance remaining, a commendable showing amid tough business conditions.
The water tank at Colza station on the P and R R was damaged by fire likely incendiary. Warren Mirror notes Corry Castor Company stockholders plan to rebuild after a prior destruction. Ralph Perkins, longtime Erie railroad worker, was seriously hurt in Union City yard. DuBois reports wolves roaming the Prescott tract near Amber. The High School team beat Sheffield 37 to 24 in a recent game.
A reader asks about historic details: the erection date of the present Baptist church edifice the length of Lake Huron when horsemen reached America the Cuban president the county treasurer and the author of wants keep pace with wealth always.
Robert P. Lamont Jr of Colorado son of a commerce secretary sails from New York aboard the Bre Yesterday Post 70 G A R to Russia to conduct a six week survey for a Soviet cattle industry revival. Marvin named commander, Young elected adviser, salary rumored at 50000 annually. Lamont, with a 15000 acre ranch near Denver, says Russia faces stock production issues similar to early U S. years.
A renowned financial writer claims twenty six percent of national income goes to taxes. Others argue eight tenths of a dollar is taxed, with some estimates as low as twenty to thirty cents. Analysts note 500000 tax agencies exist and urge trimming to ten to twelve percent of national income.
The American Game Conference leads a coalition backing a Congress bill to tax one cent per shotgun shell. The plan would raise about seven million dollars yearly for wildlife programs, with five percent for administration, fifty five percent to states for game development, and forty five percent by the federal government to expand game and waterfowl through breeding and conservation areas. States would refund shell taxes.
An application for an improved highway in Wayne township was filed in Erie yesterday as commissioners received assurances that Corry would construct the portion within the city limits.
Miss Sarah Powell presided over the Quaero Club meeting held Tuesday. Roll responses were timely and current events discussed. Mrs J H Wright presented H W Scripps and the Library of Congress origin, Mrs G W Waggoner spoke on Chicago’s fair patterns, adjournment followed with plans to meet next week under Mrs C D Wilcox.
A proponent argues a penny a shell tax on shotgun ammunition is fair, noting minimal added cost to light users and higher but reasonable charges for heavy users. He claims it funds enforcement while hunters and sportsmen groups largely back the tax as fair and necessary.
A terse remark suggests widespread skepticism toward a prevailing belief. The statement implies opposition to conformist thinking and hints at alternative paths amid available opportunities. No specific people or events are identified.
Jamestown is implementing a two platoon system at the Senior High School starting next September to ease congestion with an expected 1650 pupils. Principal Merton P. Corwin devised the plan, assigning roughly 1000 pupils to morning sessions and 600 to afternoon. Juniors and seniors will attend mornings, while sophomores will take the afternoon shift. some special subjects may be offered in the afternoon.
The article explains that toothed whales such as the sperm whale and dolphins have teeth. The sperm whale bears 20 to 26 teeth on each side of the upper jaw, with up to four larger teeth. the lower jaw contains smaller teeth in matching pairs.
Harrisburg reports motorists are urged to place the orange Inspected and Approved sticker on the windshield to show compliance with the motor vehicle inspection. Those without a valid certificate by March 31 face fines up to ten dollars and possible imprisonment. The three month arrest period begins April 1 for owners returning to Pennsylvania with unchecked cars.
A fragment from a historical newspaper notes the idea that a living artist is judged by the esteem in which he is held by foreign critics and peers. The line reflects a dawning view of global reputational impact on art.
Orestes H. Caldwell former Federal Radio Commissioner explains that upper atmosphere conditions and a strong Heaviside Layer reflection cause ground and sky waves to arrive out of phase. This produces in-and-out fading or mushy audio for listeners within about 90 to 150 miles of stations, not a fault of receivers.
The article notes Professor Lowell supported the idea of life on Mars based on favorable conditions and water, while many astronomers remain skeptical. It discusses essential requirements for life as we know it, including appropriate temperatures, water, and oxygen, and considers Mars’ environment in light of these factors.
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