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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1947
Page
4
Mrs. Bess Wallsee Truman and Mary Margaret Truman are set to accompany the president to the conference of American foreign ministers in Brazil. The decision surprised Washington, as First Ladies rarely joined public state functions abroad.
An old style ad promotes Victory Ointment for totema psoriasis athlete’s foot and chapped hands claiming quick relief. It markets a white antiseptic ointment meant for babies and children and mentions availability at Lindsey’s carrying both tubes and jars. Also touts Neftex antiseptic pink tablets for kidney trouble.
The city learns tenor Leo Cook has a job offer from Crossey Radio Corp WLW Cincinnati at a high salary. A thief breached home on Fast Wayne street taking items via a pass key. Veil Maternity Hospital moves from East Main street to Langhorne Pa. Pan American day planned with minimal public celebration. Charles L Mather, aged 96, marked another milestone at home on West Washington street with visitors. Fritz And Beckwith announce a new Modern brick and concrete gas station at North Center and East Irving streets serving Atlantic products.
A jumble of trivia questions on primes measurement Dickens tax statehood and more. It asks about May 31 1947 Civil War veteran pensions and asks which president first convened Sunday sessions since.
The article discusses public health concerns over disease carrying insects aboard ships and aircraft. It notes malaria insect incursions in 1938 Brazil, high military hospitalizations for tropical diseases, and the need for quarantine barriers and hygiene to prevent spread.
The Spectator argues Britain’s crisis stems from lack of production and a labor-led government. It urges unity across classes, lower costs, and higher output while criticizing wartime policies and union concessions. It also calls for military reform and fairer justice in the armed forces.
An advertisement touts Thompson's Bor-soma Tablets for quick relief from aches and pains attributed to kidney fatigue. It claims the tablets boost kidney function to remove waste and acid from the blood and offers Golden Lax Tablets for constipation.
Miss Virginia Mount of Cherry Creek, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Mount, employed at Hotel Statler in Buffalo, won first prize in a beauty contest at Aniangola Beach and was named Miss Western New York.
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