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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1940

Page

4

Senator Norris Targets Hoover in Whitewash Crackdown

Senator Norris denounces J Edgar Hoover and the Justice Department in a long Senate speech, calling the Hoover administration’s actions a whitewash. He likens the FBI to OGPU or Gestapo methods and urges a further inquiry, stirring political tension amid New Deal debates.

Stewart Edgar Hoover Norris WHUN George W. Norris Seathne Eabien Cellehice Nave J. Eds Gat Hoover Justice Department Bureau of iVestitation Hoover Husian Uberty United State DBL OGPU Gestapo Stalin Hitler Mussolini Robert Jackson Hoovers Henry Schweinhaut Department Civil Liberties Unit Schweinhaut Reever Jackson Senate Noor Western Hemisphere J. Eagar FHI Regone

Scott's Scrap Book Fragment Shows Dictionary Claim

A fragment from Scott's Scrap Book cites a claim that an unabridged English dictionary contains almost 700000 words, roughly equal to the combined size of several major European dictionaries. The garbled text reflects OCR errors but centers on lexicographic magnitude and a dramatic clocked time reference.

Weighing War and Peace by Protestant Clergy

A group of Protestant clergy in the East unite to denounce war as immoral and futile. They urge abolition of war as an outdated atrocity and advocate turning the other cheek while warning against the perils of armament and global conflict. The piece contrasts pacifist ideals with urgent calls for energy and employment policy amid wartime anxieties.

God Hs Son Teavers Derry

Tonight and Tomorrow on Your Radio Highlights

Radio schedule outlines tonight and tomorrow programs across networks. Features include Fred Warings Pleasure Time Gracie Allens Surprise Party with Burns Parker and Ray Noble, Ben Bernies Musical Mock Trial, Dr Christian Ten Meter Romance and The Vinegar Tree on Texaco Star Theatre. Audrey McGrath Werk maps career from Antwerp to Chicano. Kay Kysar College of Musical Knowledge hosts Hollywood guests. Public Affairs hour surveys technology and economy.

Fred Waring Gracie Allen Ben Bernie All the Lads Plantation Party Texaco Star Theatre Kay Kysar College of Musical Knowledge China White House Washington Gracie George Burns Frank Parker Ray Noble Nebraska Ciim Columbia Lew Lehr Jean Herehart Christian CBS Mary Boland Francis Lederer Texaco Star Theater Paul ‘Osborn New York Audrey McGrath NEC Microphone Hom Antwerp Belgium Audrey Maly Switzerland Prague Pmgland Chicano Rariia Pauls Angela Anthony Nec-Bluy Mohees NEC Bluy Network Paul Laval Baum Kenny Gardiner Ben Grallér Addtotess Omy Wendell Wittite Souther Corporation Dalare & Midwest Aswogin— Lormewilig Radio Magic Dramtic Ketedi Molnay Measer Marriage Club Red Network American Scientific Congress Hollywood Playhouse Victory Charles Beyer Rute Heyworth Wellealls Louise Massey Singing Westerners Whitty Ford The Daring Sisters NBC Red Public Affairs Committee

Hollywood Film Shop Inhouse Romance Ends In Parlor Turmoil

Olivia de Havilland, living modestly with one maid, plans to hire a butler chauffeur and cook as a Japanes e admirer named Toko Matsuimi becomes determined to join her household. Toko, nephew of nurse Nafta Matsuimi from Olivia’s Tokyo infancy, persists after multiple visits, offering to cook and assist while Olivia resists his advances and a maid remains wary.

Hollywood Olivia de, Havilland Olivia Warner Bros Toko Matsuimi Toke New York Toko Butles Tia

Unclear historical claim on road riding with naked scythe noted

Fragmentary report mentions legality of riding a naked scythe on highways in Maine, a Spanish divorce suit where ignorance of wife's name blocked proceedings, Livingstone advising Africans to dress in front of white women, and a statement about railroad deaths in 1989 versus earlier years per I C C data.

Maine David Livingstone Africa Interstate Commerce Commission

Daily Quiz: How Many Can You Answer

A scrambled quiz list asks 9 questions about items from history, film, gaming, universities, politics, and music. It includes mis-spelled prompts and asks which slogan or term matches specific clues, with several items referencing well known names and periods.

Aine Tal United Staten New Maven Chhu Armery Stu Bireov

McDonagh Defeats Fallon in St Paul Mayor Race

James A. Farley cites Democratic gains nationwide noting McDonagh won St Paul mayoral race by over 4000 votes. Fallon, a Republican, endorsed by his party, trailed as Democratic strength grows in Illinois Wisconsin and California surveys show Democrats ahead in enrollment and public support.

James A. Farley Democratic National Committee Democratic Party John J. McDonagh St. Paul Minnesota McDonough Democratic State Committee Congress Fallon Stassen Ilinois Wisconsin Mid-West California

Daily Dozen Medical Society explains nephritis and kidney function

The Medical Society of Pennsylvania outlines nephritis, its link to Bright's disease, and how kidneys filter waste. It notes the speed of typhoid migration, low body fat for flight, and a speculative telegram limit involving gasoline and aerial travel.

the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania

Forty Plus Club Founder Promotes Aging Executive Jobs

Henry Simier, president of the American Writing Machine Co of New York, chairs the Forty-Plus Club which aims to place men over 40 in jobs. He surveyed sales leaders and found the average age around 44, with 32 chapters planned nationwide. Membership costs are high and short-lived but the effort keeps him young.

Henry Simier American Writing Machine Corporation of New York Simier Simler Heirst Boston Morehan

Foreign Auto Ownership Among Nations in 1900 War Rates

In 1900 only Ethiopia and Liberia had as few wars per person as the United States, with about one automobile per roughly 12,009 inhabitants. The statement highlights sparse conflict alongside low per capita auto ownership.

Ethiopia Liberia America

Silver maples planted for Raymond sub-division

Twenty years ago May 15 1920 report notes owners revelved silver maple saplings to be planted next. Corry High School track team left for Erie for county meet. Youngsville High beat Corry 14 to 7. Drift-bags to be turned in to Mrs Morgaridge. Miss Helen Westley home from Falconer to visit. Wondart president of Corry Columbus Traction Co visited from Warren. Depot Master Charles Myers and Pennsylania railroad staff wore summer white caps. Concord PTA program featured Gladys Palmer Violet Miller Merrill Patterson Robert Roach Luella Goring.

Raymond Weel Gladys Palmer Violet Miller Merrill Patterson Robert Roach Luella Goring Concord Pta

Common Error: bad English use of no good as adjective

This note explains that saying no good to describe a person or effect is incorrect. It urges using precise terms like worthless or appropriate descriptors to avoid vague or slang phrasing.

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