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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
4
A rough report warns that rats desert ships and dens harbor rat mites that spread typhus and cause painful eruptions. It urges fumigation to destroy parasites, noting fleas feed on rats and noting the legend of the Pied Piper as a cautionary tale.
Radio quiz and schedule features answer prompts about composers statesmen and inventions. Listings include Edward MacDowell tribute and programs with Rudy Vallee Bing Crosby and Johnny Green plus a feature on voice demonstrations for self awareness.
Louise Platt, once severely seasick as a child, now co stars with Victor Mature in Captain Gautier. She endures a simulated gale aboard the Olive Branch at Hal Roach studios to perform her role, recalling a naval voyage that caused extreme illness and hospitalization.
Erie May 9 Mayor Charles R Barber proposes licensing all public pinball machines in Erie next week to raise about 6000 annually for the city. The plan, modeled after Pittsburgh, would require licenses at 26 each for over 500 machines, excluding those in clubs. City officials expect council approval after review of Pittsburgh’s ordinance.
Reports cite that Hitler and the Nazis may command loyalty from under half of Germans, around 40 percent in estimates. Yet the regime stays in power due to strong centralized government and military loyalty. Veterans say German citizens back military expansion and the army’s dominance, not the Nazi label, implying revolt would arise only from the top, not the masses.
A historic note explains that hospital stays have shortened from about 35 days to 14 due to improved laboratory services. Modern labs enable quicker, accurate diagnoses, guiding effective treatment and reducing family worry, costs, and income loss. The piece invites readers to visit their hospital on May 12th.
Ralph B. McCord Erie register of wills announces the new Pennsylvania license rule requiring medical examinations for marriage. He projects Erie County will lose about $2600 yearly from the marriage census. He notes last three years saw over half licenses issued to Buffalo and New York residents seeking to avoid the exam. He warns Erie restaurants hotels and businesses will rise in cost due to the law.
A disjointed excerpt reflects British and American views on wartime strategy and morale. It cites newspaper columnists Alsop and Klat Her urging steadiness, economic and political resolve, and a long term war vision as leaders debate how long the conflict may last and how to sustain public order.
A survey of touring leading men and paid engagements shows a shift from large troupes to intimate venues. Amateur theatricals remain common with many groups performing in city parks churches and colleges. Rising young actors are drawn to professional broadcasts and regional stages while audiences seek diverse plays and fairy tale works.
Secret Service in Philadelphia opens a gallery to combat rising forgery of WPA checks. A growing share of counterfeit checks reaches forgers in densely populated areas, prompting heightened vigilance and localized action.
Gorge Rognaldan, 65, a Capetown area fisherman of Norwegian birth, spent years living on friends' charity after a life at sea. He won $10,000 in a Rhodesian sweepstake and died four days later at Diep River.
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