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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
4
Greece fights fascist aggression with Britain and American support seen as crucial. The piece discusses Greece’s defiance against Mussolini, Britain’s timely aid, and the strategic risk of Axis advances across the eastern Mediterranean, plus notes on democracy’s roots and lasting cultural influence.
AP analysis notes 35 million women voters in the 1940 race as parties seek to woo them without stressing gender. It surveys past findings on voting behavior, the role of the National League of Women Voters, and how candidates risk shifting support by addressing women.
The article traces the daisy to terms like daeges-eage meaning day's eye and notes its English origins. It states Egyptian tobacco growing is forbidden and mentions the Corcoran Gallery in Washington drawing about 160,000 annual visitors.
Twenty years ago to today Ben Grauer marked a tenth anniversary with NBC. A longtime colleague quietly told him the day before, since the paper did not publish Sunday. The note arrives amid a busy New York press scene on October 5.
A newspaper item notes a daily quiz with seven test questions and directs readers to the classified page for answers. It lists questions about U S presidents salaries, war declarations, Hamilton's office, a Nobel laureate author, lunar rotation, homographs, unemployment trends, a large Caribbean island, and a French author of a Life of Christ.
The piece warns against folk lore like witchsaft and charms for illness. It notes such beliefs are harmless but can delay proper medical care and early diagnosis, urging reliance on legitimate treatment rather than superstition.
Erie police are investigating a burglary at the Erie Insurance Exchange office on East 6th Street where about 100 dollars in cash was stolen from a safe after burglars smashed the front door. Total losses from seven crimes reported total roughly 200 dollars. Detectives seek fingerprints and suspect a gang tied to the Mason Memorial Studio and a service station theft.
Carl L. S Briggs a Meadville veterinarian living on Route 7 died by his own actions at home on October 31, Despondency was listed as the cause. He and his wife returned home about 2 30 pm and she found him unconscious in bed. a physician declared him dead at 3 pm.
The article notes NBC pages led by the Haly Aces top popularity with staff. It mentions Jane or Goodman occasionally filling spots in scripts, seen as valuable experience for youths aiming to become radio stars.
Dr. William H. Hay, a former Cory resident and noted dietary authority, died at Stroudsburg Pennsylvania at 6 45 this morning after a period of ill health. He operated the Hay Rest Cure in Cory and later a sanitarium hotel in the Poconos. He is survived by his wife and son William Hay of Stroudsburg.
Warren dispatch reports Charles Carlson, 58, longtime Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company employee now of Youngsville, seriously injured Tuesday night after being struck by a car on Route 27 near the Youngsville brickyard. He was walking along the highway when hit by the vehicle.
Prantis D. Reagan of Hartford Down drove Novi. The injured man was taken to a physician then to Warren General Hospital by ambulance. He suffered a possible fracture of the right leg lacerations and internal injuries. His condition is fair today. The 7:30 p.m. crash was investigated by Corporal D A Gehr of the state motor police.
Studio guests on NBCs Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street twist to watch the control room. Directors Tom Bennett and annnouncer Jack McGarthy cut loose with jive as Harry Levines Dixie Band numbers play.
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