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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1940
Page
4
Stewart outlines Albania as a potential anti Axis factor in the Greece situation. He notes Greek and Albanian tensions, Italian advances, and the British eastern Mediterranean stance. Albanian resistance stories and harsh wartime methods are described with caution under censorship.
Voters in Curry County face a pivotal election including presidential race between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie, plus Congress and state contests. Predicts Roosevelt favored nationwide with Willkie gaining traction. turnout seen as high as major parties rally. voters to decide presidential, congressional, and state races amid broad economic concerns and international matters.
The article discusses the U S electoral system where many voters go to polls but few cast votes for president. It explains how states allocate electors, usually by winner taking all, and contrasts popular vote with electoral outcomes citing Roosevelt vs. Landon and other historical examples. It notes variations across states and the role of electoral lists in allocating electors.
A reader asks a set of mis-typed trivia items from a classified page. The questions cover early baseball, World War II pneumonia deaths, geography, politics, and a few garbled items about tanks, Bible prophecies, and a prime minister. The readable lines are fragmentary but suggest a quiz feature with answers on the classifieds page.
The year 1803 saw births of several renowned figures including Charles Darwin and Alfred Lord Tennyson. Also listed are Abraham Lincoln and historians tied to the era, highlighting a cohort of influential 19th century figures born that year.
A fragmented AP Penture Service report outlines sharp tax hikes during wartime. Britain raises its basic rate and introduces new levies on income, while Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa also boost rates. Provincial taxes and graduated schemes shift heavy burdens to higher earners, with variations across colonies and states.
A fragmented Hollywood column notes James Stewart admiring the Merry Macs at the Victor Hugo venue. It highlights Stewart's attention and humor during their act with the MacMichael brothers and Helen Carroll, mentions Hank Fonda at Stewart’s table, and trails into the Merry Macs’ career, style, and repertoire with oblique praise and reminiscence.
A garbled report describes a fragile specimen or figure from the 1880 era, mentioning premature birth, a hospital, and scientific speculation. The text references a Nisei, Paissniberselty hospital, and an effort to destroy or preserve the subject, with unclear connections to Alaska and a fire-related term.
An early overview notes ancient beliefs about blood as a life spirit and mentions a 1954 first accredited blood transfusion attempt. It describes animal-derived and human blood use, risks of mixing, and cautions about transfusion reactions and blood type compatibility.
Twenty years ago local Republicans rejoiced as Warren G. Harding won the presidency with 1075 votes to Cox’s 884. Charles M. Couch died after a long illness. Doctor and Mrs W H Hay and children plan to move to Buffalo. Mrs John McInnes and Miss Nellie led Monday night school activities. Local election returns visited the Erie courthouse and a new high school library project was announced. The Fourth Ward school is strained for research since the public library moved. Hospital Auxiliary raised 805 via the Thrift Bags. The Gerry-Colum Bus Traction Company rebuilt Car No. 16 and it is in operation. Mr and Mrs Charles Batigard and daughter will join others on a west coast trip. The current hunting season will see record minting license sales surpassing 1000.
Washington Day Book reviews travel patterns as of September 1, noting Lincoln Memorial leads visitors with 1.36 million while Washington Monument trails. Statue of Liberty dips, Lincoln’s death site draws 13 thousand, Gettysburg tops with 550k, Yellowstone and Yosemite lag behind, and overall travel rises by about a million amid war and Caribbean activity. Mexican travel slows amid political tension. August Death Valley visitation perplexes readers.
In a push for clearer language amid wartime jargon, leaders in Britain and the United States advocate replacing officialese with plain terms. Churchill urged Civil Service reform, while American figures like Henry Surran and Charles Collin push for contracts and insurance papers to be easier to understand. The trend seeks intelligible wording even under pressure of conflict.
The bride and groom wed in a St Jose's ceremony at 1:30 PM with family and friends in attendance. The couple, named in local notices, celebrate a union amid community regard and shared plans for the future.
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