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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1932
Page
3
Prominent Corry physician Dr. A L Smith died Sunday at his East South Street home after illness and hospital treatment in Philadelphia. A lifelong resident, he served the town through a demanding medical practice and civic projects, including Corry Hospital, leaving a lasting imprint on the community he dearly served.
A statement from the Association of Railroad Executives argues railroads are best positioned to serve transport needs, urges fair regulation, and notes massive bond obligations held by insurance companies banks and endowment funds. It contends restrictive policies harm the rail system and public interests.
The article traces Germany’s growing anxiety and calls for arming if Allied powers won’t accept parity. It discusses the Versailles framework as a source of grievance and suggests a shift toward gradual reduction in constraints to restore Germany’s status. The piece frames the issue as a national debate on security and sovereignty amid postwar tensions.
The document urges radical, equal disarmament across all powers while stressing Germany’s need for security. It warns that Germany fears humiliation from its unarmed status and seeks a stable European balance. Domestic economic and political strains heighten the country’s tense atmosphere and potential risk to global stability.
The article notes improved business manners across shops and services as prosperity returns. It argues courtesy and customer appeal now drive transactions, with firm heads down to office assistants cultivating a cooperative climate. Young people studying business at universities benefit from this revived practical courtesy.
Concord Township residents married as a brief social note. The item references H Allen Smith and Hendritt Willem Van Loon, noting Van Loon's geography work and recognition by the Modern Library for interpreting anthropology, highlighting his latest geography volume.
A collage of 1912 local notes recounting plans for a three story business block on North Center Street next to the Traction building, a Rooseveltage visit aimed for October, a fatal gag pipe fire alarm at Spring Street, a quiet wedding of Nevin Dickson’s sister Mae Wightman and Dr. Charles B. Schildecker, civic trips to Jamestown for soldiers’ reunion, a Meadville man injured at Concord station, and assorted reviews and notices covering books by Van Loon and Ann Bridge, plus local society events and lectures in Corry and nearby towns.
Joseph Vincent McKee, longtime Bronx assemblyman and ally of Alfred E. Smith, rises to city court justice and moves to become mayor after James J. Walker resigns. Critics note his conservative stance and frank demeanor, contrasting with Walker’s controversial tenure and political methods.
Hollywood faces a developing wave of film kinships as three generations of acting clans like Barrymores Costellos and Bushmans gain ground on studio sets. The piece notes Richard Bennett and his daughters Constante Joan and Barbara visiting a shoot, Barrymores John Lionel Ethel and kin, and Charles Chaplin's family signing two sons to early roles despite Charlie Chaplin's objections.
The St M O Connor Machine Company shop will materialize within weeks. Dirt for the foundation is flying. no concrete contract set. The new structure will be smaller than the old building razed by fire about five weeks ago, to be 84 by 34 feet with potential for a blacksmith shop addition when needed.
Sept 12 The Dunkirk plant of the National Radiator Company may reopen as the firm is reorganized and out of receivership. Officials and attorney D Amanda appeared before the Primkirk Towns Board of Assessors with plans to seek favorable 1933 assessment terms as they shop for locations.
Erie September raids by prohibition agents resulted in Gordon Harneil of Central garage Edinboro and Gyr es Putman RD 4 Edinboro being held to the September term of federal court on charges of violating the prohibition act. Putman faces selling and possessing contraband liquor while Harneil is charged with possession. Bail set at 2000 for Putman and 1000 for Harneil. Donald Baker Turnboro and Harvey Allen Rainhorn Lake charges postponed indefinitely.
State legislators will consider a bill to end the quarterly reports of county constables at the next January session. District Attorney Mortimer Graham notes the annual cost of 1,250 dollars to compel four court appearances where constables report safety. The old law, framed when constables led law and order, faces scrutiny nationwide.
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