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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1945
Page
4
An editorial excerpt from the New York Times explains the San Francisco conference aims to form a new league of nations. It clarifies the gathering is not about peace talks or borders but about establishing a framework for international collective security and cooperation.
The article discusses how relatives hold high offices in various administrations from Grau to Taft, noting Anglo Saxon disapproval. It cites Grant, McAdoo, Wilson, and Taft as examples, arguing public unease over hiring kin, yet acknowledging potential utility of qualified relatives despite political risks.
An updated measurement raises Michigan from 57,400 to 96,729 square miles after a bill signed by Gov. Harry F. Kelly. The change increases potential federal grants tied to area and could prompt other states to seek similar redefinitions, sparking debate over geographic counting methods and implications. Ex-Gov. Chase Osborn pushed the credit, arguing practical and celebratory gains for Michigan.
A garbled OCR style question fragment asks about Honan country, acting governor general in the Netherlands Indies, Rhode Island settlement founder, Gulf of Botimia, steamers in a Mississippi event, and Arthurian lineage, but the text is incomplete with mis-typed words and unclear prompts.
In a portrait of Speaker Sam Rayburn, the Texas Democrat emerges as practical and plain. He loves people and simple living, governs with calm energy, and wields deep knowledge of House rules and precedents, earned from Garner and Longworth, ready to enforce order even amid shifting leadership.
Corry Jamestown Corporation expands as four story addition nears full operation and space comes online. Prohibition agents seized joints in a swift raid directed by Director Richard Proud, breaking the local bootlegging ring with arrests through the afternoon. A Maxwell car crashed into Morick Shoe Store on Earth Center Street, damaging the window. the vehicle was found in a garage on First Avenue. John Edward Silvis, 18, son of Harry and Mrs. Silvis of Sciota, died at Corry Hospital after two weeks as a surgical patient. Two hundred and seven head of cattle condemned after tuberculosis testing, shipped from Al Ghizah. dealers deny slaughter plans, claiming they ship cattle out of the territory. Miss Mary Barnett, Ethel Klinger, and Margaret Purcell host fifteen girls at Mary Barnett’s West Pleasant Street home for games, diversions, and refreshments.
From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania. The chronically ill are mainly the aged. Chronic invalidism rises after age 60. By 1940, more than 24 percent are 45 or older. by 1970, a large portion of the world’s population will be over 45. Physicians face extending life span and expanding geriatric care amid economic and social impacts.
The article notes there are no restrictions on military decorations and service ribbons and states they may be worn on civilian clothes if desired.
A promotional flyer promises a free booklet containing opinions from famous speakers on epilepsy. Readers may obtain the pamphlet by writing to the Education Division at 425 Fifth Ave New York.
Westfield May 2 Additional German prisoners of war have been sent to the Dunkirk fairgrounds to relieve labor shortages in food processing plants. J P Sow of the Redwing Company, Fredonia, said talks between the Army and food processing firms are near completion. Authorities expect to retain prisoners at the fairgrounds through the year. The latest arrivals will be housed at the Talerowmds and the camp may open Westfield as needed for harvest season labor.
In Shadford on May 2 an explosion from an unknown toy chemical caused severe injuries to 12-year-old Richard Wallace, son of Mr and Mrs Oliford. He was treated at Bradford Hospital then transferred to Hamps Hospital Vin Erie where his thumb and index finger were removed at the first joint. He endured facial and hand burns and skin grafting from his hip.
Early reports from the Middle Atlantic region show 9,438,247 pounds of clothing shoes and bedding donated for overseas war relief through the United National Clothing Collection. New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey communities contribute varied per capita amounts toward regional and national quotas, with New Jersey leading in reported communities and New York and Pennsylvania totaling substantial pounds.
A brief advice item explains a quick method to freshen a handkerchief. Wash the piece, dry it on a mirror, and smooth out wrinkles without ironing. The guidance emphasizes dampness helps the cloth settle flat.
DaVeerents tect sentierte enrolls a timber of hoya to attend the camp on hake Erie The boys who attended Last Year already have received information and enrollment blinks. These should be sent st Uo, Secretary Clyde Shotaharger as soon 86 possible, because the camping perioda Hl' up quickly. Those en falling will attend Camp Sherwin Uneliyn located on the shores of Lake Tirle, thirteen miles west of Erie. This camp is owned and op erated by the Erie MG A. The camping periods are as follows: first period, ouly 5 to duly 19, second period, July 20 to August 3, third period August to August 17. For further information call Sec retary O. W. Shetzbarger. The Tri-Hi- Training Camp for Junior and Senior High school girls will again be held this year at Camp Buddy on Lake Lynn, Point Marion, Pa. This camp is sponsored by the States MO. A. and is at tended by girls from the three western districts, including our own, the northwest. The camping period is for one week, Syne 20 to 27, Pre
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