Right to Know in Public Meetings Echoed by Editors
An editorial argues the public has a right to know what officials discuss in public meetings. It cites the First Amendment and open meeting laws, recalling printers and colonists who fought for press access and truth. It warns reporters reveal secret discussions to expose closed sessions.
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John Wilkes
House of Commons
Benjamin Harris
James Franklin
Fiorello H. la Guardia
Rising Prices Press on Economy amid Spending Boom
New York AP report notes rising prices push up outlays across consumers, business, and government. Consumers spend more with higher wages, firms and tax revenue boost spending. debt climbs as Uncle Sam borrows for larger outlays. May ease in April June quarter with cautious cuts urged.
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New York
Gill
Uncle Sam
Viet Nam
Johnson
Hes
Snakes in the Home Book: quirks and pet cautions
Jim Bishop reviews Esther Guthrie the Home Book of Animal Care noting snakes' immunity to own venom and their appeal as pets. He cites Pacific Gopher and mountain garter snakes, their care, size, litter, and antics, plus humorous reflections on handling and fear.
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Esther L. Guthrie
Miss Guthrie
America
Remarks on men, fashion, and life by Hal Boyle
Americana Hal Boyle's New York column playfully surveys bachelors sewing on buttons, weight lifters, briefcases, and dancers while skewering stereotypes. It riffs on the Yankees pennant, office life, and public figures, ending with quips about chauffeurs, chairs, and dignity.
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NEW York
New York Yankees
Julie Harris
Ie Andrews
Julie Chrisie
United States orders 25 percent flour cut to fight food crisis
The 1946 report notes a Truman administration emergency with ambitious self rationing and a further drawdown of wheat reserves to fund famine relief. It also covers local business changes in Corry, a May 1 transfer of the Central Garage property to Paul Wiggers, and fire-clearing progress at the Howard Company site.
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Washington
United States
Truman
Leroy T. Cady
East South Street
Paul Wiggers
John Wiggers and Son
Oldsmobile
First Avenue
Zalzneck
J. W. and
A. P. Howard Company
Rochester Mayo Clinic update on Walter H. Scott
Corry residents await word on City Solicitor Walter H. Scott as he remains at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. No communication has come since last week when he entered the clinic.
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Corry
Walter H. Scott
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Corry Members Attend Erie Presbytery Opening
Fourteen First Presbyterian Church members from Corry attended the Erie Presbytery opening session in Union City. Carmen Hill shines on mound for Indianapolis in the American Association, posting 23 scoreless innings with one run allowed. Helen Heath named English teacher at Silver Creek High School. Howard Vincent born April 6 to Wade and Mrs. McCray on West Main Street. Mids Elnora Storer hosts birthday party for seven neighborhood girls with games and cake.
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Corry
Erie Presbytery
Union City
First Presbyterian Church
This City
A. G. Buller
Harry Smith
E. J. Lewis
A. Linendell
Shreve
F. E. Whittlesey
Rey
J. A. Martin
C. H. Holden
P. G. Wood
Carmen Hill
Indianapolis
Milwaukee Brewers
Helen Heath
Eugene Heath
Silver Creek
Mrs
Wade McCray
Elnora Storer
Elk Street
April 20 in History Highlights and Notable Events
On this day in history notable items are listed including Adolf Hitler's birth in 199, the legendary Romulus founding Rome in 753 B C, Connecticut chartered with western reach in 1662, Simon Lake patent of a submarine engine in 1897, Turkey severing diplomatic ties with the United States in 1917, and a 1966 federal court ruling about a legless veteran's discharge from the VA as loyalty concerns.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Romulus
Rome
Connecticut
Pacific
Simon Lake
Turkey
United States
Federal Court of Appeals
James Kutcher
Veteran Administration
Investigate the Johnson FCC influence and TV industry power
Drew Pearson critiques the Johnson administration amid FCC pressure and a rising network power. He notes networks profit margins, acquisitions by RCA and CBS, and the encroachment into education and publishing, contrasting closed network control with open academic exchange.
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Lyndon Johnson
Austin
England
European
USA
CBS
NBC
Nets
Health column cautions on X rays and safe exercise
Dr Coleman notes past X ray hair removal risks and urges expert supervision. He promotes moderate exercise like indoor cycling for heart patients and warns against overuse of sports and peanuts for children. Readers’ questions guide safer health practices.
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Zedioun
Coleman
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Hogniar
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Sullivan
Jackie Gleason
Drew Pearson
Federal Communications Commission
Lady Bird
FCC
WIIC+TV
Pittsburgh
Cox Broadcasting Company
Broadcasting World
William Henry
Radio Corporation of America
Random House Books
Allyn and Bacon
CBS Last March
Creative Playthings
Princeton, N. J
Learning Center
Cradle
Madison Avenue
Wall Street
New York Times Sunday
Saturday Evening Post
The
American Broadcasting Company
Lester L. Coleman
Paul D. White
Br. Colems
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