Around Town News From Corry and Beyond
Notes from Corry including Stanley H. Nichols and William Matthews tied to a mayoral contest in 87. A father abducted a child from an estranged wife last Sunday, while local plans discuss automobile awards and club membership. Various updates cover works progress, political rumors, staffing changes, and upcoming events across the city.
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Stanley H. Nichols
William Matthews
Corry
Stete
Ayill
Golden Rule Club
Edmond J. Roach Haseen
Hare Creek
Works Progress Administration
Ernest A. Wiliams
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Erie
Oscar Gordon
George H. Gordon
Ely
Rex Theatre
Aero Supply
California
Chub
Charley Keating
Corry High
Rita
Union City
Beavers
Bstein
Social Security Act debated as program evolves
Discussion highlights the Social Security Act as a long term, nationwide effort. Employers and workers should study provisions and benefits, aiming to cushion unemployment and economic hardship while the framework takes years to mature. The piece notes optimism tempered by expected revisions and gradual rollout.
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Lowevar
America
Laken
Survey to count unemployed in the United States urged
A proposed congressional survey would determine how many are without work in the country to guide relief and restoration efforts. Estimates range from six to twelve million unemployed, with a request to compare 1928 and 1925 employment levels for a clearer recovery picture. While some private employment has returned, a large number remain jobless and need definitive data to inform aid and hiring.
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Congress
Department of Commerce
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Hugh
Emi Ployweml
Willy
Mule Fetovery
Dormer pave-Linn
Corry
Safer autos at Cory auto show debut new safety features
The Cory auto show features 1927 safety innovations with recessed dash knobs, trip gear shifts under the wheel, curved door handles to reduce projection, padded iron bars with vents for cooling air, and windshields designed to prevent clinging dirt while offering quieter riding.
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Fauter
Cory
National debate on driver safety and licensing rules
The discussion centers on improving car safety, with emphasis on mechanical safety and licensing for young drivers. Public interest grows as lawmakers push for stricter rules, while the nation shows enthusiasm for rapid adoption of reforms.
Nature Favors Cooperation Over Domination of the Land
A man argues Americans erred by viewing nature as hostile and to be fought. He cites dust, storms, and desert reversion from reckless farming and drainage. He warns that plowing up grass covers and killing pests disrupts a delicate natural balance.
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America
Mutiwe
National Association Ag Audision Societies
Publc
Star Signals Daily Horoscope Readout
Those born between November 21 and December 21 are most influenced today. Morning shows evil, afternoon unproving, evening excellent. Early today plans expand. you may feel sympathetic yet should avoid sorrow. March 1997 could be exceptionally good month. expand activities and expect steady fortune. Dang February 18 through March 2.
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Pebrany
Maren
Hawaii's Heroes Counted in World War One
Honolulu tally shows 1012 Hawaii residents lost their lives serving in the Army Navy and Marine corps during World War I according to a survey by American Legion Post of the territory.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Bemy
Navy and
Marine Corpa
Paris Fashion: Alix Winters Caps and Coats Debut
Paris styles highlight winter wear with a two toned costume coat featuring full divided skirt, warm vest, reversible cape, and green suede shoes. A blue and white plaid coat over a silk dress, red gold sash, and blue red turban complete the ensemble. A duvetine afternoon suit and white satin blouse round out the look with tailored details. Today's fashion tip favors coats and capes for the season.
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Paris
Alix
Tay Costiane
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files November 1 1916
A batch of city news covers a shoe business sale to M Ressler and other local business shifts. Reports note the death of Alfred Burrows at Corty Hospital and Corry Poultry and Pet Stock association plans for a show. Cemetery board actions on a mausoleum project and donation day efforts are discussed, with committees to seek aid in Union City Spartangburg Columbus Spring Creek and Cimnar. William Woodbury returns from Lodiville and Miss Marilyn Taylor comes back from Buffalo.
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Kat
Corry Hospital
Union City
Spartangburg
Columbus
Spring Creek
Clymar
Friends Meeting House in Berks County Burials Marked Site
The Berks County Historical Society marks the old Friends Meeting House and Burial Ground east of Stonersville on Me Yellow House Road Route 123. The present meeting house dates to 1848 replacing a structure from 1787, with initial meetings in 1728 and ties to the Boone family, including Daniel Boone’s birth nearby.
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Daniel Boone
Friends ‘Meeting House
Berks County
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Oley Friends
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Fara
Danial Boone
Greatppioneer
Wen Bern
Grab Bag One Miake Test Items and Puzzles
A jumble of trivia prompts asks for the germ causing lockjang, ancient Rome amusements, and the number of tides in 24 hours. It includes stray phrases about etiquette, birthdays, and wordplay, with scattered hints and garbled text.
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New Deal Violations and Labor Debate in 1938
In a 1938 syndicated opinion, Jay Franklin Washington argues against rigid New Deal controls and the NRA. He critiques mandatory labor provisions, wage policies, and federal employment schemes, warning that coercive regulation harms freedom and long term economic growth. He cites General Hugh Johnson and calls for market based labor policy rather than government jobs programs.
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Gaernment
Harry Topline
WIPA
Dustry
Raft Quits Paramount After Rift Over Roles
Hollywood dispatch reports George Raft and Paramount Studio near an end to their quarrel over an “unsympathetic” lead. Raft refused a scene involving his mother’s grave in Bolero and earlier clashed over choices with producer Norman Krasna. His agent and the studio say settlement is unlikely as Raft leaves on location at Sandscata Island amid salary disputes and prior suspensions.
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Alay
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Asarieg
Raft
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Rafti
Gary Cooper
Bit Cooper
Ratt
Cooper
Sandscataing Island
Paramount
Norman Krasha
Qvas
Benjamin Gleaser
Matt
Qvork
Dynamite Truck Crash Causes Minor Damage Only
A dynamite truck wreck near Latrobe resulted in no explosions and only $100 in damages to the truck. Ferris Millard's crew reported the incident as the load shifted on the curve, but nobody was injured. The event drew attention to a risky route but ended without disaster.
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Wlbvus
Ferris Millard
Iweky Vy
Danisrick
Latrobe
Millard
Jaya Ants Petition on Dutch Government Defense Policy
A fragmented OCR item notes a petition referencing the Dutch government and colonial defense in the Indies. It mentions British assistance and naval forces, with unclear phrasing about protections and governance in the East Indies. The readable fragments imply concern over defense arrangements and colonial status.
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Sourabaya
Jaya
de Manning Af
Increden
Choy
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