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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1966
Page
2
A reader laments automation in long distance dialing while trying to reach the clerk of courts in Mayville. The process involves operator aid, repeated dialing, busy signals, and a lengthy sequence that wastes time and numbers as deadlines loom. The piece ribes the shift from rotary to dial systems.
Yesterday's Memories recount a near fatal crash on Gates Street when Ross and Otta ways were struck by an Erie locomotive. James R. Brigham, longtime Corry merchant, dies at his West Pleasant home after 58 years in the city. Harold Shannon is elected noble grand of Jonathan Lodge. Hammermill beats Erie in a 30 to 29 upset at the State Armory. Streets commissioner Harrington plans light grading on East Columbus avenue toward the Roosevelt Highway.
The 1946 report notes Russia settled its UN financial dues, raising optimism that the Security Council will soon operate with a full slate after Andrei Gromyko’s walkout over Iran deferral. Other items include a stolen Oldsmobile recovered by J R McCloskey, snow in Southern England, and local business notes on Hereford cattle, a new meat cutter, and spring blooms.
On this date in 1848 a report of the discovery of gold in California was mailed from San Francisco. In 1865 Civil War foes clashed at Five Forks Virginia. In 1815 Prince Otto von Bismarck, future German chancellor, was born. In 1983 Nazi anti Semitic measures marched in Berlin streets.
Hal Boyle reports on a year of rival war and murder books with Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood and other titles setting the pace. He notes Capote’s six year project and estimates new works could reach millions in sales while critics compare the authors’ styles and ambitions.
Drew Pearson discusses Attorney General Katzenbach defense and the use of inside information from government sources in assessing a Senate theft dispute involving Sen. Thomas Dodd. He notes FBI and IRS pay for such information and questions presidential influence claims.
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff positions including publisher Pena Rane advertising manager Allen Elsbrath foreman John McLangmin and production manager Wat Rimball. The notice states the paper is printed in Corry Pennsylvania with mail and post office details and price 60 cents per copy or 1.30 per week.
Jim Bishop recalls a 10 day grandchild visit filled with laughter tears and near disasters. He describes seven or eight youngsters including twins Robin and Pamels and Chipper Albert. A chaotic scene unfolds as matches shopping bills and sockets become dangers while family members humorously endure the mayhem.
Dr Coleman explains how a laryngeal spasm causes choking when fluid or food enters the vocal cords. He notes dentures and rapid eating raise risk, advises calm breathing with mouth closed, and warns against panicking or back-slapping others. He invites readers to submit questions for future columns.
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