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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1935
Page
4
A November poll by the American Institute of Public Opinion shows most Americans favor curbing Supreme Court power. Yet 30 percent maintain the Court’s authority remains firm, with no current proposals to strip Congress of the ability to overrule acts. constitutional changes would be required for any shift, likely a lengthy process.
Britain plans weekly gas mask drills for 46 million residents with anti gas attack instructors and special gas squads. The government issues a handbook on gas types and victim treatment as Europe adopts civilian preparedness similar to fire and first aid training.
Figures from the National Industrial Conference Board show September gains in 24 leading industries with 10 percent more workers employed, 24 percent more hours worked biweekly, and payrolls 264 percent higher than a year prior. Average weekly earnings rose from $19 to $22.59, aided by living-cost increases, yet the improvement remained substantial with a 15.5 percent gain in weekly pay versus the prior year. October indications suggest further improvement.
Trucks follow autos in artful design with bright colors and streamlined shapes. Highways bustle with trade as manufacturers add cheer to vehicles and surroundings, offering a mental antidote to gloom and a profitable boost for business.
The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness warns that unsafe toys can seriously injure or blind children. The managing director stresses age appropriate toys, noting older kids can use basic tools while younger children need simple, soft, large, non sharp items to prevent harm during the Christmas season.
Erie jury convicts two burglars indicted for robbing the Mc Cray and West stores. They face sentencing. Brethren note Frederick H. Baker accepts East Sixth Street Baptist church pastorate. News mentions Liberty Bell viewing in Corry and local Masonic gathering in Jamestown.
Paris fashion notes describe evening silhouettes gaining grace from classical Greek drapery. Crepes, satins, georgettes in bright colors shape gowns with shirred bands, slanting folds, and trained backs, plus a crimson crepe gown and jeweled shoulder accents. A stray potato detail follows a Missouri farm note.
Hollywood reports United Press dispatch on European vocalists led by Kepura ta Kepura arguing that Americans cannot claim global superiority in opera while noting the growing influence of native singers in Met and Chicago. The piece recalls Kepura ta Kepura’s career from La Scala to Hollywood and his views on audience discernment and national prestige in opera.
Bread sells at two loaves for seven cents in Winnipeg Manitoba the lowest price in Canada according to local reports.
General forecast covers May 21 to June 21 born individuals with daily hints. It notes morning good afternoon bad evening, advises early work and postponing later tasks, mentions December friendships and a strong financial month in 1936. It warns of danger April 24 to 30 1936 and social favor March 30 to April 3 1936.
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