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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1946
Page
4
Advertising rates and distribution terms for the Corry newspaper are given. The notice lists the publisher Neugal Advertising Representative Red Kimball and associates in New York Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. It notes Associated Press rights and mail subscription prices, with annual rates and carrier charges.
The piece surveys how the May 25 1948 railroad engineers and trainmen strike and a continuing coal strike drew President Truman to seek drastic powers from Congress to curb strikes. It outlines proposed anti strike bills, their passage fate, and potential penalties were such powers enacted, including court injunctions, imprisonment and fines, and possible army induction for strikers. It notes the Case bill veto and possible outcomes if overridden.
A garbled OCR fragment notes a municipal water odor problem and suggests removal with some form of public assistance. Specific place names and dates are unreadable, but the item implies a local response to a water quality odor event.
The article reports rumors that leaders in the Erie County Democratic organization face internal divisions and financial tensions around Congressional candidate Charles Webb of Meadville. It notes Webb's lack of participation at a recent party event, concerns from lenders about funding, and broader political and economic chatter across the region including police, liquor licensing, labor, and stock market tensions.
Reported anxiety surrounds a Corry woman said to have left the North Warren State institution with her husband during a visit and not returned. Neighbors say she has not appeared at home and officials reportedly opened an inquiry into the matter.
War Department informs Mrs Naomi Cross that Major Maxwell Cross of Tidionte has died in an Austrian plane crash in December 2015. The body arrives today and will be at Sage Funeral Home in Tidionte where friends may call on Saturday afternoon.
A reader quiz asks about a Derby record holder known for a 5 string of horses who died last month in Lexington, and covers topics from September birthstones to Renaults built for New York, asks who chairs a Senate committee, who was named rector of the University of Virginia, veteran induction exemptions, spider sizes, postwar peace administration, bottled in bond whisky age, and the fall flower nickname Mum.
Hubert Barto and Lars Christen sen announce a formal opening Monday at 7 pm for their part time photographic studio. They expanded from hobby to portrait and commercial photography and have supplied photos for local news. The studio occupies 1201 West Washington Street above Christensen Motors and will be open every evening and weekends with appointments available.
Cory Wiler Company advances work replacing the old inch and quarter water line with a four inch main on Park Street. Ellwyn Wade of Lovell's Station dies after long illness. Deleo Reesink escapes serious injury when a car hits the street near the Public Library. Ayt Dexter signs with the Corry basketball team for 1926 27. Ralph Weicht improving after Mayo brothers operation. A Buick coupe damaged after backing into it by an Essex coach.
The article traces erysipelas from ancient physician Eratosthenes to modern cases, describing it as an acute contagious skin infection with fever and prostration. It notes typical onset around the nose or eyes, a four day eruption, and eight days to convalescence. It warns against self treatment and urges medical care, while recounting a separate accident where a machine was damaged on North Center street and Mrs Port escaped injury.
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