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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1944
Page
4
The article outlines Fire Prevention Week from October 8 to 14, urging nationwide public education on fire safety. It notes wartime losses from fires, including damage to camouflage manufacturing, rail equipment, mills, rubber, depots, warehouses, and auto parts, and calls for proper sprinklers alarms and supervision to prevent future blazes.
Allied reports reveal Luxembourg, despite its 99 square miles, houses 50 blast furnaces and seven foundries fueling steel production. German retreat left intact Radio Luxembourg, a 120000 watt station, now eyed as a propaganda asset for Allied use against its former owners. The note underscores war value beyond land.
The Brazilian paper sector widens production, rising from about 26 million dollars in 1998 to roughly 70 million in 1843, aided by Parana pine and local wastes. A new mill targets 40,000 tons of newsprint and 40,000 tons of chemical wood annually, boosting Brazil's self sufficiency in paper goods.
Washington reports a surge of small bond redemptions after the Treasury allowed banks to redeem war bonds immediately. Officials cite psychological aims to ease emergencies and speed sales, but early data show mixed results with some investors cashing out quickly while turnover buyers and payroll deductions influence behavior.
Twenty years ago Corys 1924 25 Library Lecture Course opened in the High School Auditorium to a capacity crowd for the comedy It Pays To Advertise. Charles R Powell died suddenly at his home on Wright street early this morning in his 83rd year after years of declining health and plans to retire. Oscar Carlson is recovering from a severed main artery cut by a water faucet burst at the home of Mr and Mrs George Stearns on East Washington street. Born to Mr and Mrs E W Lerrell a daughter October 10. A party at the home of Mr and Mrs J T Linger honored newly married Mr and Mrs Francis Slattery with about thirty relatives and friends. The Corsy Indies, with a few new faces, will battle the Clean eleven in their second game of the season after a week of intensive practice.
The article discusses loud factory noise as a health problem and calls for preventive measures. It suggests design improvements to reduce reverberation, use of sound absorbing materials, and ear protectors for workers. It notes tradeoffs between hearing voices and ear protection and urges employer responsibility.
A chaotic jumble of trivia prompts asks about capitals, laws, a British foreign secretary, Bible name origins, Senator Aiken, Alice B Toklas, World War II dates, Cassandra, ancient cities, and ship types. The garbled text includes misspellings and mis-typed phrases, indicating OCR corruption and a failed quiz page capture.
Corry resident John W. Willis, machinist, is promoted from corporal to sergeant by the First Troop Carrier Command at Bowman Field. Willis, a Corry High School graduate, served since 1942 and previously spent 18 months at Laurinburg Maxton Army Air Base. He is married to Helen L. Hunter of Corry. The command oversees air transport of troops, glider training, and medical evacuations, having evacuated over 425,000 sick and wounded since Pearl Harbor.
Gy 16 year old Gerata Hopkins from Cyclone near Bradford is jailed in Elk County for robbing Mrs Harry Johnson at a St Marys wallpaper and paint store. He escaped capture then surrendered to Police Chief Goetz after obtaining 4 35 in change. He faces a robbery charge. He had been living with Abe Fullers on South Michael road near St Marys.
A Corry letter criticizes wartime foreign loans and labor politics, defending workers who organize while attacking excess profits, John Dulles, Westbrook Pegler, and Gov. Dewey. The piece argues that loans financed German rearmament harmed American workers, urging readers to vote with moneyed influence in mind and to consider conservatism's role.
A brief letter from Aust'n H Johnson criticizes the idea of clinging to old ways and praises forward-looking, connected American workers. The writer expresses appreciation and signs off with a cordial closing.
The article notes color and vitamin content are similar for wax beans and green beans while wax beans are often judged more tender by gardeners. It warns against working the bean patch when leaves are wet to prevent rust, which can ruin edible pods.
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