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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1972
Page
2
In this reflection on changing times the author notes horses once carried milk and ice, fire engines, police and delivery work, then laments their faded drudgery now seen in shows and races. Horses remain in spirit as Morgans Arabians and Quarter horses champ and charm in fairs and harness or flat racing communities.
South Boston readers are urged to consider editorial stance as a measure of history and public mood. The piece reflects on repetitive grassroots commentary and its relation to understanding past events.
A report says members of Congress and key committees ride in Pentagon cars, with special Cadillacs for chairmen. It notes repeated chauffeured trips and dry runs to time arrivals, including trips to airports for foreign junkets. It cites wasteful costs and asserts some trips may bend rules.
In Corry on April 19 1952 the school board voted to raise property tax one mill from 22 to 23 to cover a 1952 53 budget of 362848 the highest city total to date. Vying for assembly Republican nomination W W Waterhouse faces Louis Pease in a primary set for next Tuesday with about 4 percent of 3000 eligible voters expected. The Corry Bridge Association plans a four team event tomorrow with Jamestown Warren Erie districts in a New York Pennsylvania match at the VFW Garden Room. Also reported old fire wagon sold for 20 while chemical tanks kept. city council cut city solicitor and city engineer salaries by 300 each on first and second readings.</S>
A list of key Pennsylvania and U S lawmakers with office addresses in Washington and Harrisburg. Names include Senator Richard Schweiker Hugh Scott Joseph Vigorito Governor Milton Shapp Senator R Budd Dwyer and Assembly member Forest Hopkins with their respective Capitol, post office, and office locations.
A pulpy tale follows Dopey John the timid thief and partner Eli Showbrun as they plan a diamond grab from Mrs Reich in midtown New York. Police commissioner Valentine and Mayor La Guardia back a crackdown while the schemers resort to soap, wire, and deception with a fatal twist. The piece blends noir caper irony with a jab at gender roles in a satirical AP-style aside.
A narrator muses on survival through heavy Sunday papers and a new Long Island edition. He recalls a sensational trial with Eli and Dopey John Cullen, a police corruption crusade led by Commissioner Valentine, and a grim sentencing scene at Sing Sing. The piece pivots on overburdened readers, media chaos, and humorous household debates about reading strategies.
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