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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1936
Page
4
A historical analysis questions Maine as a reliable national barometer with strong Republican leanings. It notes past Maine results from Hoover to Wilson and Roosevelt, arguing that a landslide GOP victory there would not reliably predict nationwide trends without broader Democratic turnout and context.
At a Chicago conference, Progressives and Liberals adopted principles urging support for Roosevelt and criticizing conservative factions. They call for rights to worship, free expression, fair wages, public education, secure retirement, collective bargaining, and a strong government to curb lawlessness and prioritize public welfare.
The Union Pacific explores a hybrid locomotive that combines electric traction with steam for fuel oil burning to produce power. The design features a turbine-driven dynamo delivering about 5,000 horsepower and aims to move long, level routes with efficiency and flexibility.
Steam will reuse distilled water via condensers to be independent of water towers and extend life for its machines. A prime mover may appear beyond rails, with powerplant principles used in buses and other vehicles. Steam remains viable for automotive needs.
Chicago’s Chamber of Commerce notes rising seaport status as shipping between Chicago and foreign ports doubles in a year. Incoming steamers bring liquor twine and pulp while returning cargoes vary. Great Lakes ports see some foreign ships. Seaway completion awaits.
At Vichy Carlton Hotel on Bala Saturday, Paris fashion shows long sleeve medieval inspired gowns. Outfits feature fitted bodices, wide sleeves, gold girdles and semiprecious stones. White crepe with black velvet trim and orange velvet sashes highlight youth styles with elaborate floor length skirts.
Hollywood files a wave of sensational reports about Jean Harlow and other stars. Harlow publicly denies rumors of a fatal car crash while rumors link Milas Harlow Lionel Barrymore and John Barrymore to the incident.
In Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission notes the Braddock Washington night house still stands as the McGrew property near a local store in Westmoreland County. The Namacolin Trail era and Braddock route history are summarized with misread place names and the Route 80 corridor referenced.
Items note contracts by United States Radiator for focal giant improvements and doubling foundry size. Dr IR Pape elected to the Board of Education. J S Rogers awarded a whiteway project contract. Die Wth Clay Club Bake event hosted 300 at Rich Grove Columbus. James Low eight birthday celebrated with family. Hargid Youngs welcome a baby girl. Nina Crowel and children travel to Warren to visit relatives.
The page lists quiz style prompts and answers about ambassadors and political figures. It includes Jesse Isador Straus as an American ambassador to France, John Nance Garner’s hometown, and a reference to Uvalde Texas as a place, plus notes on biography themes and numismatics.
The Main family marks a sequence of observances including Thanksgisting Day and Armistice Day. The list features unique names and a festive tone, highlighting a tradition of celebrating multiple holidays in one period.
A compressed roundup from the era notes political clashes over planned economy in Maine, a Ceutuche Lufthansa flight reaching New York, Vienna nightclub songs, a Virginia Dawes wedding in Illinois, and President Roosevelt approving 124 PWA projects worth 17 million. It catalogs speed records, a Greenwich stock broker rescue, and various incidents from Europe and America.
A Hoover supporter urges Roosevelt’s approach as modern and progressive, citing social security and financial safeguards. He cites Hinest Draper on the deficit, praises the Securities and Exchange Commission, and argues reform steers the nation toward broader prosperity for all people.
Current data show steel industry employment more than 10 percent above 1929 figures while average hourly wages hover around 87.3 cents. Census figures list about 419,500 wage earners in 1929 with about 487,000 workers today, reflecting a broad recovery trend amid lingering economic strain.
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