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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1944
Page
4
A cluttered rural column describes line extensions and track issues near Whitefield and Won Held, railroad policy debates, and local improvements to warehouses and service facilities. It notes public reactions to safety discussions, community visits, and local births and visitors, with scattered mentions of aviation developments and Labor Day observations.
A fragmented city column notes chatter about mayoral candidates and possible defections, with hints of opposition cliques near FDR and a feud over General Electric matters. It cites war bond investments, hospital procurement theft rumors, a police cover up, and a government reconversion plan, plus social notes on a serviceman’s birthday and a divorce case.
Editorial in Railway Age derides the Justice Department action against the Association of American Railroads and Western Railway Executives as a partisan strike against rail interests. The piece recounts bids for higher freight rates in 1931, the ICC denial, and subsequent moves toward a railroads alliance and federal coordination, arguing the administration seeks to undermine railroad cooperation and pricing.
Disjointed lines mention a rider on alternate days with uncertain end point. Hints of Ivan Miller and Nebraskan friends emerge, while references to Besterdam, Voyager, Millee Harvest, and submobile fade. No official announcements clarify the tale or identify the trip’s purpose or destination.
HAL BOYLE profiles an Irish-born maquis leader who commands about 6,000 fighters around Orleans. A former U.S. Army captain, he trained at Styre and was twice wounded in 1940. He led raids against German convoys and trains, living in forests for years while his forces, armed with dropped Allies weapons, fought daily for Allied victory.
A speaker questions the legality of actions by a government agency and 4H, noting anti trust violations allegedly condemned by the Interstate Commerce Commission and President Roosevelt years earlier. The remark asks what government has been built when a branch sues citizens for acts praised by other branches and the President in the name of reform.
The article argues for bipartisanship in U S foreign policy, highlighting Secretary Bull Governor Dewey and John Foster Dulles as examples. It stresses a genuine effort to unite political groups to face international problems and support a strong, unified American stance on global issues.
A fragment from a 20th century health note promotes walking as essential exercise. It describes brisk strolling, proper breathing, and arm movements to improve digestion, reduce waist size, boost appetite, aid sleep, and calm the mind. Emphasizes steady daily walking for overall vigor.
Twenty years ago eight year old Charles Collier of East South Street died from an automobile bite accident after a head wound severed a main artery. Labor Day passed quietly with business suspended. Residents faced police and county custody issues as a noted offender was taken into custody. Weather disrupted school attendance while Coney’s bowls reopen for the 1923-25 term. Coury motorists welcomed road improvements near Smith Street. Merle Patterson of North Central Street was injured while working near his home and taken to Erie for treatment.
The War Department telegram confirms Sgt Hedstrom of Company 1 Warren has been killed. Reports mention a French theater casualty and a narrative of service ending in battle, with references to National Guard units and transfers across states. The brief note notes subsequent telegrams and confirmations from various posts.
A scrambled OCR page lists nine trivia prompts about history politics and World War II era figures. The garbled items touch topics from Soviet Russia to Roosevelt Churchill meetings, Mexico’s industry, and wartime boards, with misspellings and incomplete phrases throughout.
Sixty? sixteen persons were injured in a collision on West 19th Street early Tuesday morning. Seventeen remain in Jamestown General and WCA Hospital with serious conditions. Joseph Guaifeul, 15, is in serious condition with a fracture and possible internal injuries. Sam Latore of General Hospital is listed as fair. The rest are reported as fair or good.
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