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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1943
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal notes coal supplies are running low as winter approaches. Production slowed by strikes and war demand. Officials discuss rationing but aim to minimize programs. Residents fear cold homes until more coal reaches basements nationwide.
The piece argues that Britain the United States and Russia lead civilization and economic power with one China joining later. It predicts need for agreement on essentials and warns of possible compromises between autocracy and democracy under Stalin as the war ends.
The U S Department of Commerce states advertising is a major weapon of the home front. As liaison between business and government it urges firms to advertise to support markets and aid war prosecution. It notes people rely on advertising to learn where to buy and how to manage shortages during wartime.
The article notes a rise in US birth rate from 168 per 1000 to 24 and claims 2,000,000 extra births in a decade. It emphasizes Pennsylvania reducing maternal deaths by 705 and credits medical professors and higher obstetrical standards for safer maternity care.
The page presents a quirky quiz asking about the Third War Loan Drive start date, authorship of Chan tecler, capitals of Australia, a New England cape named after a fish, a president’s niece who was a White House mistress, a city meaning Brotherly Love, Canada versus United States targets, the tariff word’s origin, a sentence correction, and a claim about grafted roots on turkeys.
Article notes a record surge in baby chicks and hatching eggs moved by Railway Express amid meat and egg production drives. Mentions butterfish movement along shores and migration to Groper water in winter. States 93 percent of US bauxite imports come from British and Dutch Guiana and references a Formally surrendered Quebec on September 18, 159.
Two rabies cases were uncovered in Ellicottville Town, Cattaraugus County, with a quarantine in place as dog controls extend to nearby Chautauqua County. Dog dens and patrols are noted in Falconer Celoron and Ellicott, while a Kilburn resident is under anti rabies treatment after a Tuesday attack reported in Great Valley.
Sept 30. Residents flock to Smethport to obtain hunting licenses and permits as delays in arrival at local agencies cause shortages. The Game Commission requires applications not be filed before October 1, while 15 000 permits will be issued in McKean County, drawing applicants from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia.
Walter C. Mallery of 230 Haat Sth sheet and William J. Surte of 811 Liberty Street were made members of the supreme council as sovereign grand inspectors general of the 38th degree of the Scottish Rite Masons in the northern jurisdiction during sessions in Buffalo New York.
The National Fire Protection Association highlights common fire hazards in homes during Fire Prevention Week. Failures in heating systems, chimneys, and electrical equipment caused most 1947 residential fires. urged actions include regular heating plant checks, yearly chimney cleaning, repairing roofs and disconnecting electrical devices after use.
The American Legion sponsors an Air Cadet Show at Forbes Field on Sunday afternoon October 10. Captain Lawrence A. Floro says up to 40 000 spectators are expected if weather is favorable for the biggest display of its kind. The Pitt and Duquesne Army boys lead the entertainment with singing and marching as more than 1000 soldiers who will become pilots and navigators participate. The event features 200 Pitt Aviation Cadets in blue and gold gym suits and a challenging obstacle course.
In Erie on September 30 a Jehovah Witness and a conscientious objector were among four sentenced to five years in federal penitentiaries. Frederick Scott of Bradford and James Shoal? Witness refused induction and was found guilty. Arthur P. Brown of Limaville pleaded nol pros. Eber F. Scott of Marietta pleaded guilty to car theft and got two years. Robert S. Brown of Farrell received three years for stealing a car.
U S troops moved into Erie county and rushed to processing plants to avert spoilage of grapes and tomatoes. About 106 soldiers arrived from Ampley Fields Transfer Pa and were assigned to three large plants, with three day passes risking a three week extension to meet the harvest. A state agriculture representative is en route to coordinate needed troops.
Erie total bond sales through Tuesday night reach 14 722 923 toward a 16 190 000 quota with four days left to subscribe about 1 500 000 more. Final reports indicate The Fallen Sparrow plus Warner Theater showings near 1 000 000, says Robert Bowman.
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