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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1940

Page

4

Fireworks ban to curb Fourth of July celebrations

The New York State Legislature moves to prohibit sale and possession of fireworks after August 1, allowing only licensed exhibitions. The measure aims to reduce child danger and align with safety standards, as many cities already enforce strict rules. The act follows Pennsylvania and other states in tightening controls while preserving authorized displays.

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Corry area notes mix of concerts scams and civic plans

Local column items sketch a lively mix from corny band stays and a celebration honoring community stalwarts to plans for Carry Day in Celoron and new hotel and apartment remodels. Public figures like Jim Walt Ailsburg and James P. Reseller are mentioned along with ongoing police notes and upcoming improvements at the Lawrence Airport and Raymond block.

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Public waste grant report questions city management

A local grant jury report discusses public funds and waste management. It questions spending, estimates a per capita impact, and urges prudent use of resources to improve city services while avoiding excessive costs and misallocation. The document references Stamsovi Conn and concerns about future expenditures and accountability.

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Dies committee faces contempt clash over Dolson

The Dies committee moves to press contempt against Pittsburgh Communist James H. Dolson after he refuses to name a comrade who put Roosevelt on his membership card and to say if neighbors are Communists. Dolson’s lawyer, Sau H. Cohn, plans a legal challenge arguing the committee exceeded its powers and used improper methods to remove Dolson to Washington without proper authority. The case aims to test whether the panel’s inquiries overstep constitutional bounds.

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Daily Dozen From the Medicht Society of Pennsylvania

A fragmented note discusses diet and meat as energy sources, noting strongest animals are vegetarians like elephants and hippos. It questions man’s reliance on meat and reflects on digestion, palatability, and vegetarian examples while mentioning a recent questionnaire sent to readers.

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Daily 7 How Many Can Quiz You Answer

An OCR damaged quiz page presents seven questions mixing names and topics. It asks to identify individuals, titles, and affiliations, including references to motion picture bodies, presidents, and a range of obscure items, but the readable text is garbled and inconsistent.

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Bats Tested On Screen At Hollywood Studio

In Hollywood March 30 a studio conducted an unusual screen test using a group of bats on a sound stage for Paramount's The Ghost Bunt ess. Director George Marshall supervised the experiment to learn how to coax the animals to emote on cue with light focus tricks and dark camera angles. The test aimed to reveal bat talent for future scenes featuring Hope Witt and Paulette Goddard amid a haunted castle setting in Cuba.

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Twenty Years Ago At Papal Delegation Visit

Twenty years ago the Misses Helen and others from St Angeph’s convent in Tikiisville visited Basler with relatives. Warren Matthews returned from State College to Basler for holidays. Dorothy Davidson left San Francisco after five years with Jie Barlow Barchyate. Ymnett and Chote presented Stainer’s Crude Fig in with Dr Williams directing and Mrs Harriet Bistin on organ and Miss Norma L Williams on piano. Scores from the Copy Rad and Gun Club at the Armory: Swant 94, Boutwell 89, Black 87, Swan 85, Rickerson 83, Young 63, Scott 62, Landers 57. Plans by the Dairy fans league to erect a plant here. J G Kolsthe, president of the toed! em up, will call tee ing to decide soon. Mrs Frank iintey hosted neighbors last evening.

Ymnett & Chote Stainer Williams Harriet Bistin Norma L. Williams Copy Rad and Gun Club Armory Range W. G. Swant Mr. Boutwell Black H. Swan Rickerson FE. Young W. Scott W. Landers J. G. Kolstbe He Toed

Fragmented OCR Teases Courtroom and Local Notices

Nonsensical OCR noisy text hints at court and public notices, including references to a Nyenoh guriate and a Nebraska woman aiming to stop loiterers. Mentions a dog case, a North Cory coal switch fire, water supply concerns, and a new residence planned by AMY. Also notes highway department actions and agriculture booklets amid garbled segments.

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Coubertin Fathered Modern Olympic Games Revealed

Haiti issues stamp series honoring Baron Pierre de Coubertin on the 40th anniversary of Haiti's Olympic participation. The article recalls his youth led campaign, the Athens 1896 restoration, Paris 1900, Berlin 1936 era, and his tenure as Olympics president until 1924. He died in Switzerland in 1937.

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132 Miles of Guard Rail to Be Replaced Across Districts

Harrisburg reports a WPA highway project to replace 132 miles of guard rail at a cost of 150 620 dollars state and sponsor share. District counts show feet to be replaced and funding allocated across districts 1 through 14 with totals around 15 62.

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