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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1938
Page
4
Taxpayers and City Council push to limit expenditures to fit the 1939 present tax assessment. Officials urge trimming budgets across city, county, and school districts to lower the strain of 4214 mills on property owners and align with a downward trend.
The article analyzes how small shifts in votes could have altered the U S Senate and governorship results, noting Democrats missteps from witness testimony before and after the election. It contrasts Colegrove’s late appearance with Mirgill’s earlier testimony and Criticizes delayed statements by officials amid the campaign.
Eight thousand five hundred people were saved in a crash investigation as officials review the January event. Authorities say a climate of caution and education helped prevent further deaths and injuries. The inquiry notes improvements in road safety and public awareness as the cause for steady progress.
Corry merchants anticipate a strong Christmas shopping season as the National Retail Goods Association forecasts record holiday sales. An accounting analysis suggests shoppers will spend heavily, boosting department and specialty stores nationwide.
A Thanksgiving message reflecting on abundance and national resilience. It notes a bountiful harvest, strong farming, and a deeper purpose of gratitude. Despite past hardships, the nation is seen as recovering, with希望 for continued progress and a future focused on construction and happiness.
Rod Duncan reports on national figures in a Washington column. Maverick, a veteran congressman from San Antonio, faces a close primary, then contemplates a mayoral bid. He built a national profile, but questions about his ties and strength linger as he weighs future moves.
A torn and garbled note describes a beauty shop and tearoom linked to a school as a training route for girls. It mentions Mavoniher Vocational High school and non profit operation. The text references antiseptic properties and liters of something unclear.
Journal Files recalls 1918 news with War Department praise for the 281st division and high company A. Wallace McCray dies at home near Contord Street. Tulian E McGrath reported missing in action. C S Benhiyg to represent local commerce at Atlantic City conference December 4. Pennsylvania Gas warns of curtailment this winter. B T McKennie visiting the city. H W Alverson leaves for Minnesota on a hunting trip.
From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania a brief on gallstones. Biliary calculi form from bile and become solid conceits, usually found in gallbladder pathways. Stones range from tiny grains to birds’ eggs, with potential involvement of tonsils tonsil appendix and other nearby structures.
The Washington signing on November 17 of a British and a Canadian tariff agreement under the reciprocal reduction program signals a major economic and political win for the United States. It benefits farmers from Kansas to Virginia, Iowa to California, while London gains tariff reductions chiefly for fine textiles, leather goods, and noncompetitive goods. The pact aligns Britain away from central Europe toward a North Atlantic trading bloc, with heavy interdepartmental coordination in Washington London and Ottawa.
The Empire Exhibition opened last May by the King and Queen has drawn eight million visitors so far. Officials expect about four million more during the run, with the event closing on October 29.
A medical note discusses how bile is stored after gallbladder removal and how the liver supplies bile directly, noting indigestion as a possible first sign of gallstones. The text mentions incorrect terms and garbled words but centers on bile pathways and surgical implications.
Franklin D Roosevelt designates Thursday November 24 1938 as a day of general Thanksgiving. The proclamation recalls early U.S. history with Washington Lincoln and the nation’s democracy, prays for people in distress abroad, and expresses gratitude for harvests peace and national unity. The document notes observance in Washington and includes the presidential seal and date.
Hollywood gossip notes Belte Davis and Humphrey Bogart filming Dare Victory where Davis pushes for fair camera angles instead of backs of heads. She argues natural angles best serve the story so the actor’s presence and performance are captured fully.
The article traces the origins of Thanksgiving from early Pilgrim suffering in 1620 to later proclamations by Presidents Washington and Lincoln and the role of Sara Hale in fixing a late November date. It notes early observances and suggests the library has books with stories and poems about the day.
Fragmented OCR text mentions freshmen and seniors with names like Frosh, Denven, Alvin Prosh and notes about players and timing. Core idea references student athletes and a game setting. The readable parts hint at team dynamics and contrasting performances rather than a clear event or outcome.
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