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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1942
Page
4
The article discusses a proposal to reduce the voting age from 21 to 14, spurring debate on the readiness of 18 and 19 year olds to vote during wartime. Military leaders testified that using younger men is crucial for national defense, while Senators note constitutional hurdles and timing.
A wartime column praises strong federal action and unity as essential to win. It cites scrap drives and taxes, notes Wendell Willkie’s optimism, and questions baseball travel costs and scheduling as a metaphor for government collaboration during the war.
The passage imagines a future where a strong labor leader like John L. Lewis could establish a labor party dictatorship. It foresees turbulent decades with domestic unrest and powerful unions shaping policy while the government clutches to function under pressure. The text notes the oil industry may influence events in New Mexico and the broader economy.
Twenty years ago Prom Journal notes progress toward paving the three mile link of the Corry Brien road to Erie with plans for the Findley Lake to Pennsylvania line segment. State wardens target game law violations as Corry sportsmen face enforcement rumors. A West Columbus Avenue resident is jailed after a terror case north of the city. Governor candidate McSparran to speak October 30 in Erie County. High school football injuries from Union City game. Gerry White with a broken collarbone and Howard Sheen a broken arch. A Dodge sedan owned by Theo Williams was wrecked and abandoned on W Church Street after a nighttime getaway, the family away from the city.
The piece discusses daydreaming as a refuge for the emotionally troubled and notes that fantasy can detach a person from reality. It warns that excessive daydreaming may lead to withdrawal, inferiority feelings, and potential mental illness while stressing the need for a healthy mind.
A reader quiz prompts seven answers on the classified page. Sample items ask about the Qatari mood country, Army parachute troops, exile governments, Dutch cities of peace conferences, and other historical trivia with answers implied on the page.
Jamestown mourns the death of Lieutenant Jack Andrew McLean 24 born here, now of Santa Monica. He was killed in an airplane accident somewhere over the British Isles while serving with the Army Air Corps. He leaves behind his wife married last February, his parents Mr and Mrs Richard McLean, two sisters Mary and Jean, and other relatives. His mother Ells Nord was a noted music instructor. He moved to California as a child and enlisted nearly two years ago, serving in Arizona and Walla Walla before shipping overseas.
EAIE reports that F. L. Runt, a leading expert on India, told the Temple Men's Club that India will soon gain independence and join world culture. He blamed British businessmen for delaying the deal, citing an inevitable struggle along economic lines and their desire to share in settlement fruits.
Rev. H. E. Miller of Lebanon Pennsylvania has built 394 grandfather clocks over 33 years. Writers note 1850 ends tall clock era but he continues a long standing craft. The tropical helmet, once for British officers in India, now serves workers in hot climates worldwide.
Opry senior high students may enter the 4942 Home Rule essay contest by the State Association of Township Supervisors with a $500 total prize fund and a senatorial scholarship. Essays must be 1450 to 1580 words on How Strong Local Governments Safeguard Our American Form of Government. Entries are due by December 21 to Willis H. Pratt in Erie or to the association secretary.
Police investigated a purse snatching at an Northside store reported by Mrs. George Hnatyzyn of 290 East Pleasant Street. The thief took her pocketbook containing personal belongings. no description of the culprit was obtained.
Evanston police and Cook County officials investigate the murder of Lily Van Galvin 45, wife of radio maker Paul V. Galvin, and her maid Edins Sihilsket 20, found in the living room of their exclusive suburb residence. Robbery may be a motive but others are considered. The bodies were discovered by son Robert, 20, as he returned from school.
Health Officer John D. Flanigan reports a chicken pox flareup in the Concord kindergarten with multiple local cases. Names include Edward Metz six, Arthur Ulrich sixty three Snyder Circle, Kathleen Akath ninety seven Hast Pleasant, Gail Thayer two East Pleasant, Isabel Stiles two hundred seventeen East Chuck. A single mumps case Ronald Miles at three twenty two East Wayne also reported.
The Golden Rule Club plans a Halloween dinner party Monday at the Hotel Commodore for members and guests. About 130 reservations indicate a capacity crowd with Slim Bryant and his Georgia Wildcats to headline. Entertainment includes Halloween stunts, assembly singing directed by Howard J. Sheen, and a welcome message from club president Richard Rossbacher, with Worth Hammond as toastmaster.
Union City resident Paul Bacon, a 10 wast sign sorcer, pleaded guilty in Erie county court this week after a hit and run accident at Main and Center streets. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and given until the second Monday in February to pay the assessment.
A cluttered 1940s era radio schedule fragment lists NBC CBS and Blue network programs with times and show names. It names Life Manner convert Amerie Needs You to Girl Scouts Nbc series like What to expect tomorrow Football NBC CBS Georgia Tech Navy Illinois Notre Dame Minnesota Michigan and other variety acts and new series across stations and times.
Embrorium Pa Oct 28 James Clarkeal blacksmith and Hul Yoad bridge worker were struck by a car driven by Al Haupt former Embrorium fire chief. Clarkeail remained hospitalized with possible serious injuries while Martin Nelapp escaped serious harm as Haupt lost control while entering East Allegheny avenue from Hay Andrews driveway. The car crossed the curb striking the hotel porch post and injuring the pedestrians.
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