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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1942
Page
4
Central Presa columnist critiques the American Communications Association discussions on a Western United States Postal style merger of Western Union and Postal Telegraph. He weighs federal oversight, industry power, and postwar economic shifts, questioning ultimate outcomes and the fate of government vs private control.
A lengthy, era-spanning political analysis recalls the struggle within the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. It centers on Lawrence, Guffey, and Ross, detailing factions, payroll control, and ward-rotunda maneuvers that shaped party leadership, with calls for loyalists to resist payroll-driven manipulation and defend traditional Democratic integrity.
The article notes a decline in the number of accidents but not in danger. It cites a high fatality rate and questions road safety despite fewer cars on the roads. A projected 30,000 traffic deaths is described as shocking, underscoring the value of human life amid ongoing efforts.
The article argues Russians and Scythians use retreat harassing tactics to exhaust enemies, citing Grand Duke Nicholas and 1915 retreat. It compares ancient Scythians on horseback to modern Russian methods, noting supply lines and endurance as decisive factors. It mentions Parisian forces and General Feil Winter as allies potentially turning the tide.
A fragmented OCR passage describes Massachusetts cutting 25 official cars and trucks a year, with 4 of 25 reportedly venting. It notes federal aid aiding the state, savings on tires and wear, and questions whether citizens can endure ongoing government reductions.
A compressed OCR fragment reports an anonymized event with unclear names and details. The readable portions suggest a public notice or brief record but lack concrete dates places organizations or outcomes. The legible text hints at a ceremonial or organizational context but remains indecipherable.
Twenty years ago a runaway team owned by a Sample Plats farmer jolted Main Street when the reins broke, a child fell from the wagon but escaped injury. Labor Day events include two hall games between the Independents and New York Eth Ball Toad club and a harmony golf tournament at the Corry Country Club. Carmen Hill, debuting for the New York Giants, lost a seventh inning battle to the Brooklyn Robins as Corry residents hear of a wedding in Erie and a local educator moving to New York City.
A fragmented test list asks seven questions spanning WWI to geography and science. Items include wartime declarations, Dodecanese islands, nonmammal list, Waldo Frank’s profession, and other dated trivia challenging readers to answer.
A dense chronicle listing global wartime events from 1939 to 1943. It covers invasions, declarations of war, occupations, alliances, battles, and political shifts involving Germany, Poland, Britain, France, the Soviet Union, Japan, Italy, Greece, Norway, Denmark, and the United States, among others, with dates and key actions noted across multiple theaters. The text tracks major milestones such as invasions of Poland and France, the Battle of Britain, the Atlantic Charter, and Allied advances in 1943, highlighting significant military and political developments.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests discussion of American war bills and armed forces context with unclear wording and missing details. No clear events, names, dates, or organizations are identifiable to form a full card.
Warr en Pa Sept 2 Nine new teachers were accepted for permanent full time in the local school system during the school board meeting. Appointments included Robert Inwall to social studies at Beaty, Butt E Johnson to English at Kowp, Kowp? and other assignments across Warren area schools. Several graduates from Warren High and local colleges were named to teach social studies, English, health, and commercial subjects. Resignations were accepted from three staff members including Mrs Billy Schwatte and Mrs Anatel Day.
Erie Sep G T Son of Warren longtime vice president and director of the Pennsylvania Gas Company retires after a career starting in 1930. Announcement of his successor to be made soon by firm officials.
A 21 year old Erie resident, Torond Miya Rose Mayne, reported a motorist attempted a criminal attack after a Tuesday incident near Hashathe Street between Wave and Reed Streets. Police investigated with details unclear in the report.
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