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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1942
Page
4
A reader column claims Japanese forces destroyed four heavy American cruisers in the Solomon Islands after warning signs were ignored. The piece labels the loss a serious setback and urges swift punishment for naval leaders if the story is accurate.
The piece notes American troops in Egypt alongside British and Free French to shield North Africa from Axis takeover. It suggests Libya and Algeria must fall to UN action, with Dakar as a strategic flashpoint. It mentions Sierra Leone and Liberia hosting extensive American rubber holdings and predicts American operations expanding across the continent toward Egypt and the Near East.
The War Labor Board declares a tougher stance on wildcat strikes that disrupt war production noting many cases are trivial. It warns penalties will be imposed on individuals and groups who organize or condone such actions when public safety is involved.
A fragmentary article discusses postmaster actions and public reaction to a mailing ban. It references Deven and MELENG, notes about indelicacy, and a sense of forgotten past. The piece hints at a contested message and the impact on Ambriven residents.
The piece contrasts bravery with bravado and urges sensible rest. It notes two days of bed rest can be curative for a cold, emphasizes infectious early hours, and warns that complications from colds can be fatal despite colds not being deadly themselves.
Mexican National Institute archaeologists report Tula near Teotihuacan may reveal a second major city, with 18 foot stone warriors, palaces, temples, and plumed serpent motifs. They compare Tula’s culture to Athens and Mayan echoes, suggesting Teotihuacan predates the Christian era.
A reader challenge titled Daily Quiz asks seven brief geography and history questions. Topics include Malagasians on a large island, a Norwegian princess near Washington, Grew’s foe, smallest war bond denomination, Europe’s longest river, a volunteer call, Bolivar’s liberty aim, the King of the Hellenes, the body separating Italy from Sicily, and a two-humped camel’s features.
A reader notes that the phrase All on a sudden is nonstandard and should be All of a sudden. The comment points out the preferred modern usage and suggests correcting the wording in the sentence.
A fragment from 1922 reflects on press content and moral standards, criticizing Sunday papers and readers for tolerating "unclean" magazines. It laments wartime Europe’s upheavals and argues for a return to prewar ideals and stability in American life.
Erie Oct 22 The defunct Second National Bank will pay a final 14 5 percent dividend totaling 762 552 88 beginning next Monday October 8 An official letter of approval from the Comptroller of the United States was received Wednesday Depositors will have received 74 5 percent of their claims by Monday and 80 days to present checks at the bank during office hours.
Lawrence County has set a national record in scrap collection with 24 207 tons totaling 48 614 000 pounds and a per capita average of 607 pounds. Colley S. Baker, state scrap collection executive secretary, said no county in the state nears this total.
In Greensburg Kentucky four Helgb members recovered 2125 pounds from a burned tobacco warehouse ruins to keep steel mills operating. Augustus Neiser a Bethlehem clockmaker in 1189 is noted in the text.
City officials draft an ordinance to place all erie workers under civil service rules and pension protections. About 450 employees including water department workers truckers clerical staff and laborers would be affected as the bill may reach council next week said Safety Director Sher Hickey.
Jamestown Oct 22 A Gerry town employe A Glenn Ostrander 19 was badly hurt when thrown from a town truck while gravel was dumped. He was rushed to Jamestown General Hospital with probable leg injuries as officials investigated the accident behind the Gerry Home farm. police and sheriff reports were not yet filed.
Oct 22 Loyal Order of Moose members from the United States and Canada gathered in Erie to celebrate the birthday anniversary of three Moose officials Albert Ladner Jr Philadelphia J Jack Stoehr Steubenville Ohio and John J Silk Erie The trio known as Moose birthday triplets have been entertaining on October 21 for 11 years.
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