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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1969
Page
2
In Our Opinion the state considers licensing dog racing tracks in Pittsburgh Philadelphia Erie and Scranton to expand gambling revenue for education. The piece argues bingo for the elderly remains illegal despite funds from racing aiding schools.
A fragment reflects on Nixon courting Earl Warren and possible Warren Court reversals. It cites one man one vote, Miranda rights, and landmark rulings shaping representation and equal justice, noting political risk and future shifts under Nixon.
A 1969 AP analysis discusses inflation and purchasing power declines from 1999 to 1968 through CPI rises, tax effects, and erosion of money in Brazil and the United States. It cites NICB studies noting a 114 percent CPI rise over three years and hospital cost increases, illustrating inflation’s impact on ordinary families.
Mrs. Thomas Burkhart hosted a birthday party on West Irving street yesterday afternoon from 4 to 6 for her son Edward. Seventeen of Edward’s fourth grade classmates from St. Edward’s School attended. Rev. A L Roth’s resignation as pastor of First Baptist Church was accepted at a church meeting last evening. His farewell sermon is set for June 2 before he moves to a Chicago suburb the following week. Emanuel Episcopal Church vestry extended a call to Rev. Lyle Utts of Greenville, C to become pastor. The church has been without a pastor since Rev Henry A Post resigned last December.
Fragmentary OCR shows刊 second clues about postage rates and mail subscription costs, with mentions of Mall in Cory Pennsylvania. It references annual and weekly pricing structures, but text is incomplete.
The date marks the 360th anniversary of the first permanent English settlement in America landing at Cape Henry Virginia. Noting earlier events include 1783 Tory evacuations from New York to Nova Scotia.
The piece argues espionage remains risky and necessary amid Cold War tensions. It cites the Pueblo incident and calls for restraint, recognizing national duty to protect troops while avoiding costly entanglements. It notes President Nixon's call for armed escort and urges disengagement to reduce future obligations.
A reader laments deteriorating morals under modern progress as he cites indecency on TV, disrespect to the flag, sex promotion in magazines, and lenient crime handling. He questions legalization of lewd films and marijuana, mocks a bishop’s dinner remark, and notes rising cigarette ads aimed at youths.
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