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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1939
Page
4
Journal reports strong prospects for a summer building spree in Corry with two to three new houses and plans for two pipeline stations costing thousands of dollars. Remodeling accelerates as civic efforts push a paint up program, aiming to boost civic pride and community growth.
Amid autumn election talk in Pennsylvania, a dispute emerges over removing about 9,000 civil service employees tied to relief administration. Critics warn against abandoning a merit system, while supporters argue county appointments could shift control away from state officials. The piece questions political motives and the impact on relief policy and governance.
In Washington the forthcoming profits tax bill triggers sharp debate. Proponents say it would confiscate corporate profits at six percent and heavily tax personal incomes, funded by munitions-investigation lessons. Critics warn it could derail industry and war effort without adjustments.
A fragmented moral discussion weighs tolerance as a virtue, noting the weariness and strain of practicing it in daily life. The excerpt signals concern over how much patience society can sustain in fostering accepting attitudes amid conflict.
March 31 report quotes George Raft saying he avoids purely villain roles to keep audiences rooting for him. He cites Bad Dawn I Die with James Cagney as an example where a tough convict is portrayed with redeeming traits. Raft aims for film roles with drama and humanity to sustain his career and notes stars like Ronald Colman and Gary Cooper have longevity by playing sympathetic figures.
From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania, a report on home accidents shows 82,800 deaths in the first year and 4,750,000 injuries. Falls among the elderly, slippery floors, objects on stairs, and faulty electric outlets contribute to injuries. gas tents and matches pose fire risk. total carelessness costs reach about 600,000,000.
Seventeen year old Robert Rothenberger chased and caught a purse thief named Sleeveland with the help of a polite sergeant. The boy received a newspaper reward after the arrest and the tale reflects Taft era slang and local bravado.
NBC Red and Blue networks feature a eight week song search led by Phil Spilling with an all girl orchestra starting April 3. Audience favorites chosen each week will be aired every Monday at 9 p.m. Also Met Opera stars appear in NBC studio for recruit applause and Napoleon tale Day of Glory on NBC Blue April 9. Palm Sunday services, Papal blessing, and a mix of dramas, variety shows, and concerts fill the schedule across networks.
Twenty years ago Mayor C L Alexander went to Harrisburg to press against a motion repealing the non partisan feature of the March of Trade news drama. The day’s schedule includes previews of fashions and various NBC and national programs with entertainment from Jos Brown Tommy Riggs and Betty Lou Johnny Presents Johnny Green’s orchestra and Phil Baker. A local windup notes the Armstrong Day bout on NBC EDKA and a rain accident injuring Yarnest Hall res of Meadville.
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