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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1929
Page
3
A Mussolini era Italian inquiry condemns Nobile for the Italia dirigible disaster and his rescue, arguing mismanagement. Locals lament the polar flight as a boast of Italy’s glory while the report brands the leader harshly, striking at national pride.
The article predicts a busier season for trans Atlantic flight with 40 plus pilots and stowaway risk, noting eastward routes favored by prevailing winds. It speaks of danger and glory, the decline of romance, and the push toward sea landing stations and larger multi engine aircraft to conquer the ocean.
A historical note describes a shift in radio advertising where programs run with minimal sponsor mentions. Advertisers seek entertainment first, wagering that a subtler approach will keep listeners engaged and still promote brand names over time.
A fragmented column recalls events from twenty years past including the death of Arthur Young at his father's Essex Street home after illness, Will Coons selling a South Wtrout stable to Ed and Jane Bane, and orders placed for three more Reo automobiles. The dress rehearsal for Under the Sarg and Stripes at Library Theatre is announced for St Patrick's Day. Train delays near Prospect noted along with receipts of forward rucks, and trips by Misses Anna Husted and Bee Husted, George MacDonald, and Bessie Dawson returning from Cleveland and Washington visits.
A Problem a Day presents a puzzle resolving 1588 into three factors that are interrelated at 21-6 41-4 3am. The item notes Frank Sperry, James Morris, and Ruth Wood among others, with references to Jamestown Vinestreet Boston and Wolf.
Mar 15 plan by county commissioners to add a three mile stretch to the Sterrettania road. Project signed Wednesday and to be sent to the state for approval. Cost shares show Melvin/Melran towns paying part with the remainder split between Millcreek and the county. it marks the third project this year amid budget tightening.
The list identifies Herbert Hoover as the author of Origin of Species question misattributed. Stockholm Sweden noted for deepest subterranean tombs. questions about natal, lyric post in Bio, and density of water in U S given with odd reasoning.
Incomplete text from a Waterford Leader item describes a section titled Game of Correct English by W L Gordon. It lists exercises on pronunciation spelling and word choice and mentions a visitor to the Leader office in Waterford on Monday. The fragment references misused words and corrected forms with partial examples and dialogue prompts.
High seniors from several districts will attend the northwestern Pennsylvania pre college conference in OI City MG. The event runs Friday through Sunday with sessions at Trinity M oulion and featured speakers including Dry Wit and Ket divine. Delegates register Friday afternoon to receive assignments to host homes for entertaining sessions.
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