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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
4
The head of a major child guidance clinic argues that the feared problem is not the 4 but the right children. He states that mentally average or superior youths are more likely to misbehave, and that conscience rather than intelligence is the missing factor in a complex society. He laments a decline in character building.
An editorial urges Jersey City residents to defend free speech as a personal right and to act locally through elections and courts. It argues that while federal action may help, the primary duty lies with citizens to uphold civil liberties, press, and assembly, and questions civic virtue if residents fail to respond.
An official opposes definite propaganda for South America, warning that best propaganda is no propaganda. He cautions that European efforts provoke disfavor here and in South America while good radio programs built on the U.S. commercial setup can foster mutual understanding and better relations.
In a 1938 Philadelphia Register and Tribune Syndicate piece Jay Franklin analyzes Henry Wallace's cautious presidential politics as New Deal factions back Otha Wearin against Gillette for the Democratic Senate nomination in Town. He notes Wallace's reluctance to back Wearin and the liberal push from New Deal allies, amid broader fears of a changing political landscape.
William P. Gallagher, 65, chief clerk of the state house of representatives and former head clerk of the senate, died at Wilkes-Barre Hospital. A Plymouth, Pennsylvania native, he graduated from Wilkes-Barre High School and Bloomsburg State Teachers College prior to the University of Pennsylvania.
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Washington coverage notes a renewed push for Supreme Court review of the Kansas City Stockyards decision, highlighting a fresh front in the New Deal versus Court struggle. The piece cites Wallace’s sharp letters to Chief Justice Hughes and Jackson’s harsh critique, while flagging broader questions about regulatory power and presidential resolve.
Paris reports a vogue for saffron mauve and grey motifs with straw jackets paired with floor length evening capes in colored flannel and silk. Describes pale gold jackets, tiny shiny beads, long tight sleeves, and patch pockets. highlights two dramatic capes in pink mousseline and saffron wool, plus Moroccan inspired exotic capes and lavender wool coats with wide folded waists. Concludes with today’s tip: a straw jacket and a flannel cape remain top offerings.
By Press Staff Correspondent in Hollywood May 36 The piece examines how silent and pantomime driven films cross language barriers through action and visual gags. It highlights comedians like Harold Lloyd Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy and contrasts them with dialogue dependent acts such as Jack Benny and Bob Burns.
A fragmented item questions sterilization across states and cites famous figures with alleged parental health myths. It notes California’s claimed 12000 sterilizations and references writers and philosophers misrepresented as mentally ill. The piece touches on public talk of a Covny Jubilee dates May 26 27 28.
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