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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1966
Page
2
In Our Opinion the Erie city war on junk buildings prompts Corry to mirror the approach. Erie County Health Department will act as Corry health officers, enabling a housing ordinance with hearings and City Council passage. Citizens blame past administrations for deteriorating structures and rising taxes.
City Hall answers residents on curb limits for narrow paved streets, drainage issues, and cost. Officials say widening is rarely feasible, and many streets lack space for parking and two way traffic. They report active removal of junked cars and ask for neighborhood specifics.
Paul Harvey contends Americans resist self-help prompting more regulations. He notes 1963 onward prosperity despite relief costs rising 37 percent from 4.5 to 6.5 billion and cites Dr. Eli Ginzberg on labor shortages versus labor surplus. He cites conflicting views on number of workers and funding for welfare programs.
A historic column recounts gas company changes raising BTU content for consumers, local moves by Wayne Hamilton to Arcade Barber Shop, and new sugar stamps. It notes deputy coroner R Lawrence Davison leaving his North Center Street property and Dr. R Owen leasing a Clin ton Center corner building. It also mentions 40 years ago plans for L J Everett Corp stores and a critical hospital case, plus civic announcements and bold political opinion on government labor policy.
Multiple Corry area updates detail scrutiny of fire and police pension fund phases, a zoning variance tied to Aero-Flow Dynamics amid urban renewal, and staff changes at the Erie County Health Department. Community notes praise student honors, local employment moves, and a portable mix of school papers, contracts, and household budgeting concerns.
The page shows the Corry Evening Journal masthead with staff roles and print details. Advertising and circulation information appears, including a price per copy and weekly rate, plus postal circulation notices and Associated Press rights.
Reporter Drew Pearson recalls Rep. Michael Feighan’s bid to bar Richard Burton from entry citing his romance with Elizabeth Taylor. The piece links Feighan’s past witch hunt to a new travel permit bill and his high stakes reelection bid in a district with 125,000 Negroes and many immigrants.
This historical recap notes George Washington's 1789 inauguration the 1708 creation of the Department of the Navy the 1803 Louisiana Purchase for 15 million the 1999 World Fair opening with public television service and the 1845 death of Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun in Berlin.
A home safety column urges disposal of outdated or unlabeled medicines to protect children. It warns against keeping expired drugs and explains labeling requirements and safe handling. It also notes that emotional health affects driving and judgment.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and places including Corry and Columbus with references to Monday. The readable bits hint at a local item or notice but lack coherent details or a clear event.
Fragmentary text reports a traffic related incident with injuries and a driver involved. Details are missing or garbled, leaving the event, location, and people unnamed.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals Sally, Wedward Harold, Mrs. Mal red, and a feature or event at a church ban with an eight inch reference. The readable content is insufficient for a definite event or outcome.
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