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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1944
Page
3
A torn, archaic note on Memorial Day contrasts two eras of history. It laments past inaction, warns against neglect of democracy, and urges wiser, stricter resolve to honor fallen soldiers by protecting freedom and civilization.
A transcription from Father Planagen’s Boys Town Nebraska describes a program feeding sheltering and educating homeless boys of all creeds. It notes seven letters from boys overseas including a Silver Star and a British Admiralty certificate and mentions a forthcoming presentation of the Presidential Citation aboard next day.
The text asks eleven trivia items about early 20th century figures and events. Topics include a federal agency, editor succession at a newspaper, a noted journalist, a literary character creation, political figures, military officers relieved after Pearl Harbor, a 1900 uprising, a Congress representative for Austria, and a US state nickname the Pelican State.
A long, fragmentary column reviews myths about blood donations for American servicemen, local bribe rumors, and a mix of civic notes. It cites Mayor Hepler denying graft claims, notes pension figures for Civil War widows, and touches on provincial politics, weather, and postwar planning while mentioning local events and a charity orchestra.
The War Price and Ration Board announces the invalidation of old B type gas coupons and directs motorists to surrender them for inventory coupons. Serial numbered B and B-2 coupons will remain valid for identity and redemption, with exchanges required by June 1 and inventory handling through the boards and distributors by specified dates.
Twenty years ago, Pennsylvania Gas Company customers faced charges for gas supplied to the city, with petitions filed to the Public Service Commission. The piece also notes local school activities, the opening of Corry Country Club day events, and obituaries including Mrs Catherine Mwaiht at age 82.
The article warns about venomous snakes in Pennsylvania and lists species such as copperhead and rattlesnake. It notes that bites cause fatalities and that antivenin therapy is vital, stressing immediate treatment within four hours and careful handling to avoid bites.
A Corry bondsman posted a $3,000 bond for a man charged with pandering and related crimes involving a 12 year old. The accused was released from the Erle county jail Friday after the bond covered an appearance before Alderman George Bradwailer and others. The case, tied to alleged moral offenses, was set for further proceedings Monday at 10 p.m. with R. D. Corry and Clerk of Courts Evelyn involved in the hearings.
Plans for a second trip by Franklin D Roosevelt are reported as discussions consider a journey to meet British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The article notes timing could be in late summer or autumn and mentions ongoing questions about the British leader's availability and the president's travel plans.
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