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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1944
Page
3
Corry Journal essay notes that wartime endurance shapes soldiers’ courage amid bombings and danger. It cites Ernie Pyle and observers who describe shelter destruction, debris, and the grim reality of death near troops. Survival odds vary, yet many soldiers endure despite brutal conditions.
An officer praises stagehands union for stable pay while critics argue wage demands harm production. The piece questions idle work vs meaningful labor, urging workers to find purposeful, creation aligned roles rather than rusting into inactivity.
A reader asks a set of seven quiz questions covering U S political leaders naval heroes historical figures and geography. Questions include the U S Senate Majority Leader, a time zone puzzle, Georges Clemenceau, John Paul Jones birth, Shake speares Portia, a gothic profession, and geography notes on Sprawal Walter Reed and the Texas panhandle.
A political column analyzes a surge of youth involvement shaping the 1960s party dynamics. It notes Democrats promote a younger image, contrasting with Republicans who could leverage a similar strategy as their convention nears, while veterans debate influence and future leadership.
Work on Coiry s new northside fire station on East Washington Street will begin next week. A two story brick structure will be erected by Frank G Jones, with Clyde Wilcox planning a modern brick block nearby. Henry Roland of Cleveland tours will entertain tonight at the Traction Building. Dog owners to curb nuisance as city moves to end curb dumping by dog catchers. Gerald Ross, 12, critically wounded by self inflicted gunshot at home with 22 caliber revolver. City commission to hear petition to reconsider pavement abandonment near Frederick Compress Bold and Wright streets. Carmen Hill, Indianapolis pitcher, faced Indians who shut out the Hoosiers 1 to 0.
The article notes gout as a historic disease once called forgotten and describes it as inflammation of joints, acute or chronic. It cites figures like Alexander the Great Louis IV and Benjamin Franklin as sufferers and explains causes links to excess eating and drinking with night attacks and severe pain.
A girl and two sailors were swept over the 13 foot Fairmount Dam in Fairmount Park. By dawn only one body, Joseph Osowiecki aged 18, had been recovered. Witnesses described a cane seen near the dam and currents carrying the missing toward the river. The fleeing names appear garbled in the report.
Washington March 27 The Navy announced a teen Pennsylvanian received the Legion of Merit for meritorious conduct during the Sicily invasion. Capt Joseph W McCall Jr and Capt Daniel McGurl earned the award while commanding U S naval vessels. Also cited were Lieut David Eli Lion Jr of Gunton Pa for the Silver Star and the Navy Cross for another mission. the latter, son of Davidy Sloan of Munsey, is missing.
Corry board announces invalidation of specified ration coupons effective April 1, 1944. The notice lists coupon forms OPA 1-530 and related types, requiring holders to surrender by April 10, 1944 to distributors or face nonacceptance.
March 27 report notes continued subduction of ful grat WF Dr Ee and Welty Wie Te parled Miday as completion of a pipeline near Kane advances. It cites wells at Wilson Widthy Wee WH and Bradlow on a Pennsylvanian-formed lease, with daily fuel output around 189,000 barrels. Expected new wells south of Kane aim to boost supply. Jewell area faces smoke-related concerns as lines are laid.
An aged Olean trucker was killed when struck by an automobile on North Union Street near the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing Friday night. The driver Carl Hess 19 faces possible charges as police investigate the deadly collision with Walter Till and others cited in reports from Clarksville and nearby hospitals.
A court case over Skyway Theater’s loud amplification ends with approval to reopen using a lower volume system after residents complained. The theater, operated by Cart hierreliy Was Plised, faced scrutiny for high volume levels. The new setup aims to limit noise to 90 speakers serving 209 to 225 audience areas and may trigger future action if complaints resume.
Public sale listing items from a farm auction near Spartanship on Route 49. Items include John Deere tractors and attachments, potato equipment, sprayer, fertilizer gear, seed tools, cabbage transplanters, and sow notes. Terms: cash. Ingram, owner. Arthur Beouter, auctioneer. Also included is a 1944 Corry PA city council ordinance notice on dog quarantine and penalties.
Help wanted notices seek a woman or girl for housework at A & A Dairy Spring Creek. Also three permanent positions at Wilarke Company including cook waitress dishwasher and training as restaurant managers. Positions offer top pay room and board and opportunities for advancement with training under restaurant experts. Apply by appointment to Mr. G. L. Weaver, district supervisor, at 328 Structions. Also miscellaneous notices list farm sales, a Guernsey cow, and various real estate offerings with locations near Corry and Spring Creek.
Women are employed across the brass foundry welders marine shops and smithies at Britain's Southern Railway locomotive works. They toil in hot conditions turning out freight cars at a rapid rate, with shifts from 7:80 a.m. to 7 p.m. six days a week, earning 7 80 a day.
Buffalo Livestock market shows hogs at 14.63 to 14.85 top with steady tone. cattle and sheep segments mixed with weights and several price ranges listed. Pittsburgh Produce notes general moderate demand with assorted fruit and potato pricing. New York eggs average prices and early trading notes. Stock market page references US economy with mixed bond activity and several major tickers.
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