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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1939
Page
4
The House pushes 1500 per clerk with 652.50 yearly total. A heated debate without a roll call shows a push to gut the Senate bill on clerk hires. Tax proposals face repeal of undistributed profits tax and cap gains tax issues amid mixed party support. American currency remains strong despite dilution.
President Franklin D Roosevelt will address the first Retailers National Forum at the Mayflower Hotel Washington Tonight from 9 30 to 10 00 on NBC and Columbia networks The event, sponsored by the American Retail Federation, brings together top distribution figures to discuss industry problems.
Northwestern Pennsylvania mourns James Borlund 77 longtime publisher and dean of sectional newspapers in Venango and Franklin journalism circles. He devoted sixty years to writing and community service with a reputation for ready help and kindness amid a storied career. Washington critics comment on Bill Bullitt’s outspoken style.
A chaotic, badly garbled report describes a man attempting to remove an old fixture and lighting a match to diagnose trouble, with details about recovery and a night elderly man in a pub. It references various figures and claims about Elizabeth, a Canadian Jewish group, and Admiral George, all presented in a jumbled, unclear style.
The vice president and the secretary of the navy agreed that it is better to pursue only limited rigid airship experiments for now. The House committee supports small trials while considering a larger ship program and Roosevelt notes several large airships in development. The policy aims to balance experimental progress with the high costs and safety concerns of airship technology.
Bruce Catton surveys Washington views on the international wheat conference in London. He notes the United States used a subsidy plan to export 100 million bushels of wheat last year and could outspend rivals if talks deteriorate. The piece also mentions U S relations with Argentina and the fate of the bituminous coal commission.
James Madison opposed returning the wrest document, but Joly Marshall emerged as the closest student of the Constitution in early years and his interpretations set profound precedents. As chief justice, Marshall weighed social forces, debated adoption struggles, and authored opinions in landmark cases like Marbury v Madison and McCulloch v Maryland shaping federal power.
A Hollywood studio train scene reveals crew workflow for a location shoot on Catalina Island. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Will Fyffe and others work at Par Amount lot before moving to sea set locations. The crew coordinates boats and gear aboard the Falcon while 160 personnel stay near the river, and Ralph Nelson notes a noisy cabin roommate during a long schedule.
Fragmentary notice notes ancient art practices in Wisconsin featuring Greek and Hebrew pieces. Curatorial discussion hints at cross cultural influences and historical interpretation. Further details unavailable in the readable text.
A reader quiz asks several questions from the Classified Page, including time zones in the United States proper, waters separating France and England, a Polish ambassador to the United States, electors for DC, Joe Leys the heavyweight champion, pronunciation of elixir, sex and fish, location of Angel Mountains, an animal written accusation by grand jury, and tax figures noting snuff taxes yielding over $500,000 monthly to the federal government.
Rev J W Wilson dies at home on Maple Ave he would be 100 next September elderly Methodist minister. Auto crash at East Main street crossing injures Mee men Woodworth trio but none seriously. Capt T A Little to speak on Company A 122nd Regiment WWI. Private Dang Olds discharged from Camp Dix arrives. NC 4 trans Atlantic flight gains attention for turnbuckles made by Standard Turnbuckle Co. Mrs Frank Griffin son Earle and Mildred Griffin plan to move to Plymra for work with the Triad Saddle Co.
In Klerksdorp South Africa Mrs Annie Murphy born in 1820 appears still living there. Reports say she now often sleeps for 36 hours though previously showed no obvious signs of extreme age. Local observers note her current unusual rest pattern.
A garbled note hints at Barbs Maack Sennett returning to film production with mentions of custard pie bakers and French bath oil. The piece muses on a Saturday night tuning in, a Des Moines teacher guiding children to see it, and a chairman of a celluloid board tied to a collar worker. The text alludes to Wellesley girls and a Harvard lad in a watery incident, without clear details.
From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania report half the deaths from burns occur before age six with women and girls constituting three of five. Children’s burns stem from carelessness by parents and survivors. Up to eighteen, more women are burned. after 35 men predominate. Household duties cause many burns to women. scalds are most dangerous. Younger patients suffer more, and home carelessness drives death tolls.
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