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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1939
Page
4
A Corry Evening Journal essay argues propaganda parity across nations, noting wartime tactics, censorship, and the need for readers to weigh foreign reports carefully. It highlights American correspondents as well-informed but constrained, urging skepticism and cross-checking amid evolving European dispatches.
The article notes a 63 percent jump in factory jobs for men in Ohio in August over July, with total employment rising markedly from the previous year. It cites war demand and a predicted fall pickup, while WPA shifts show five men leaving for private industry for every one returning to WPA work. It discusses unemployment as a national concern and cautions against economic disruption as Europe's war ends. It references Earl Browder's fear that America may try to defeat Bolshevik peace policy.
Bruce Catton reports Washington that retail food prices rise while farm prices remain well under parity set by the Agriculture Department. War psychology pushes demand and markups, yet experts say supplies are ample and government efforts to reduce a surplus through stamp programs persist. Secretary Wallace convenes Sept. 18 to explore cooperative price controls among farmers, processors, and distributors.
In Sydney at Kensington race track Nero failed to secure a horseshoe when a shoe flew off during a gallop. The incident disrupted the race with a ricochet of debris. Officials consider the event a minor setback amid ongoing racing activity and scrutiny over equipment.
September 12 1919 item reports Aaugust Denmauri who served seven months overseas and lost sight in his left eye from an explosive shell fragment while in the Argonne Forest visits the city. Draft contingents left the district in fall 1917. Heminway Farm near the city line traded for a 441 acre Delaware farm. E G Heminway of Corry among operators. Private Harold Carr son of Mrs Brigham home from Camp Dix after over two years in Quartermaster Corps. J J Spelsman of First Avenue injured when his cap meant a broken arm between wrist and elbow. Frank M Lockwood back from Philadelphia after attending the Knights Templar Triennial.
A terse daily quiz page asks readers to answer questions on topics from government to science. It references Charles Evans Hughes, the sun’s reach, the Welland Canal, goniometers, and more, inviting readers to turn to the classified page for answers.
Margaret Roach daughter of Hal Roach sought film work despite the stigma of her father’s fame. After hiding her identity and trying minor roles she won a part in Fast and Furious and proved she could handle a lead as a determined aspiring actress.
Reader guidance discusses punctuation rules for phrases kept apart by italics or other devices. It highlights a common error when a word or phrase is separated by emphasis, offering emphasis on avoiding unnecessary commas in such constructions.
Radio listings note multiple guests and programs across Blue Red and CBS networks. Rili0 L. F. Glitter Tappé Norman Sher and Fred Sullivan host Inside Story with topics money smuggling fashions and prospects. Johnny Green's band performs Melancholy Mood and other numbers on Johnny Presents. Pietro Di Donato featured on If I Had the Chance. Fulton Oursler discusses True Story activities. NBC blue network features dance music and performances by Little Jack Tittle the King’s Jesters Milt Herth Trio Abe Lyman Emery Deutsch Jonny Messner. CBS presents University of Chicago research The Human Adventure. Pan American Union concert in Washington D C features Tylor Branson with United States Marine Band. Waring Pleasures Time swing session hosted by Fred Waring. Valley Forge stage premiere on Star Theatre CBS. Sports and general broadcasts include Bay Shore Handicap coverage and Bill Stern on NBC Blue. Secretary Hull World’s Fair Pan American Day broadcast on Blue network. Alfred Wannenstein conducts NBC orchestra. Jane Froman and William Guggenheim duet on Blue network. Jack Benny returns to NBC-Red with Chicago trip for American Legion convention.
Medical note highlights nail health as diagnostic indicator. Describes color, thickness, and growth changes signaling disease or poisoning. Notes white spots, white transverse lines, fragile nails, and abnormalities linked to arthritis neuritis and aging.
Barbs GX men confessed stealing thirteen thousand dollars from the WPA. The piece mocks lax policing and notes a wave of irony as global leaders shift calendars and weather policies while Detroit reports zero holdups from Friday to Monday. A Frenchman offers an eye or other body part in a bizarre line. The column closes with a satirical claim about the age of man and woman.
First day sales of the U S 3 cent Panama Canal commemorative totaled 374 396 stamps valued at 11 231 88. Second day sales at Washington on Aug 16 reached 423 908 stamps worth 12 717 24. July receipts at the U S Philatelic Agency were 46 926 55. State and federal revenue stamps attract collectors, with liquor beer and tobacco tax stamps dominating.
The Erie County Public Assistance Board will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p m Thursday September 14 in the organization's offices on EH 6th Street. Rabine business and work relief program discussions are on the agenda.
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