Free housing for officials at Camp Hill raises ire in Harrisburg
The Shapp administration faces criticism for letting state workers at Camp Hill's historic mansion live rent free. Salaries above twenty thousand dollars fund the privy shelter, while many Pennsylvanians pay for their own housing. Critics question governance and the ethics of such perks amid debt concerns.
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Mitchell to Lead Nixon Campaign From Behind the Scenes
Attorney General John Mitchell plans to step down in the fall to run Nixon's 1972 campaign from behind the scenes. He may return to Mudge Rose Guthrie and Alexander with offices near the White House. Murray Chotiner has already moved to 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue to join Reeves and Harrison. Mitchell could keep his Justice Department post while directing the campaign, or resign now as precedent suggests.
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Medal for HST May 1 bill seeks honor for Truman
A proposed bill on Capitol Hill calls for awarding a Congressional Medal of Honor to Harry S. Truman. The piece reflects on his wartime decisions, including the Hiroshima bombing and the July 1945 ultimatum to Japan, debating the long term costs and justifications of the swift knockout strategy.
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The Value and Peril of Work in Liberty Reflections
A Liberty, NY piece defends work as a prized liberty and motivation. It cautions against retirement as a merely joyful end and warns early death may follow from lifestyle changes. The author argues ongoing labor sustains purpose and civilization.
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Columbus Dam fill tests loom for summer work start
Corry authorities call in a state inspector to test five day banks to see which can supply fill for rebuilding the Columbus Dam this summer. Two women bowling teams head to Allentown for the state tournament, while social and school notices fill the local column.
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US seeks easier money as inflation and debt fears loom
US policy shifts toward easier credit to spark a recoiling economy amid unemployment unused capacity and weak profits while foreign markets brace for impact. Germany and other nations face higher rates, creating international pressures on the dollar and questions about its true worth and convertibility. The Corry Journal invites brief reader letters on a single subject, with signature and address for publication.
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