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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1965
Page
4
The piece argues that Washington political discourse pressures lawmakers into line with the administration. It cites Barry Goldwater’s civil rights stance and Rep. Barber Conable’s remarks on misrepresentation. Voters seldom ask lawmakers why they voted as they did, so the piece urges direct questions to the voters’ representatives.
A public explanation of community property divorce law notes it is property owned jointly by spouses as a marital partnership. It suggests equal division of community property on divorce, with each spouse receiving one half of its value, but Pennsylvania does not have such a regime.
In Pennsylvania couples often agree on asset distribution before divorce, verbally or in writing. It is wise to have a written property agreement and consult a lawyer to aid amicable negotiations. If no agreement is reached, either spouse may petition the court to divide jointly held assets.
Mayor George Smith orders removal of bars and walls in the female jail section in Jackson Tennessee, signaling reforms. The measure aims to improve conditions for inmates described as awaiting better treatment and safety enhancements. Local officials report ongoing supervision and commitment to humane confinement.
John L. McKee, known as Blackjack, battled arthritis that bent his spine yet forged a 15 year reporting career. He wrote world business news, used a cane, and kept humor through adversity while cabbies called him the bent over fellow. Hal Boyle notes his grit and memory after his death.
Otto F. Broome, 38, of Sherman, was found guilty of cruelty to animals after shooting a dog crossing his property last March 1. He was fined 50 dollars, given a 60 day suspended jail term, and ordered to pay restitution. The dog’s owner was Russell Walters of Evie, and the dog was with hunter Eugene Newhouse of Clymer when the incident occurred.
Paul Harvey cites widespread gender discrimination from Chicago barber shops to national institutions. He laments women’s lack of political parity, noting Senate representation, wages, and access to services, and calls for a mass march on Washington to challenge entrenched barriers. He highlights barbers denying women’s haircuts, Georgia laws barring female bartenders, and “men only” posts from White House to West Point.
Philadelphia industrialist Alton J. Shapp launches a drive to curb interest rates, forming a National Council for a Sound Monetary Policy with economists, professors, and labor leaders. Rep. Wright Patman backs rate ceilings and cites past rate increases under Roosevelt and Eisenhower as cautionary parallels.
Harrisburg AP report notes Rep. Paul F. Lutty of Allegheny proposed a House resolution proposing to dump junked automobiles into abandoned coal mines to address Pennsylvania's junkyard and mine abandonment problems. The measure seeks legislative action to explore this disposal method.
Harrisburg AP says Pennsylvania moves closer to federal anti-poverty and Appalachian redevelopment aid as the House votes 206 to 0 to send the enabling bill to Governor Scranton. The same session increases penalties for willful bomb hoaxes, raising fines to 5000 dollars and jail terms to five years with a 206 to 0 vote.
Dunkirk New York bills the New York Central Railroad 2815 for city property damage from the January 28 derailment. City officials say the claim covers traffic light, control box, sidewalks, street materials, and signs. The Common Council authorizes Mayor Steger to sign papers enabling payment. The Department of Mines and Mineral Industries studies using compressed junked autos as steel blocks to fill abandoned mines.
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