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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1967
Page
2
The piece argues reading ability and comprehension drive learning and that schools change slowly. It criticizes the reliance on outdated methods and the gap between taught material and what should be taught by 1966, urging innovative approaches to revive reading interest.
In Harrisburg a Black state representative K Leroy Irvis urged calm amid Detroit violence. He warned against ignorance and apathy fueling riots, stressing Pennsylvanians must address deep social tensions to prevent similar unrest. He cited urban despair and urged constructive action over policing alone.
The Minute of May 26 1966, a French paper, rebuts De Gaulle bravery claims from World War I citing Capt Destouches and Lt Albrecht diaries. It notes De Gaulle was wounded in August 1914, later captured, and awarded a posthumous-like citation under Petain, amid broken lines and miscommunication.
Paul Harvey recalls the Ignacio valley triangle where Indians Spanish and Anglos coexist. He notes a cooperative civic spirit, pursuit of self improvement, and distinct cultures building businesses and better schools while maintaining harmony. He cites patience, adaptation, and shared work as a model of Americanism.
A reader notes the Ways and Means Committee controls tax measures and discusses ideas to lower the sales tax while broadening its base. The writer recalls debates over the governors tax package, mentions Rep George W. Gekas, and praises committee members for their independence as they plan potential tax and appropriation actions.
On August 1 events include Colum bus land ing in Hispaniola in 1502 Francis Scott Key born in 1770 the Army Aeronautical Division in 1907 Germany declaring war in 1914 American advances from Normandy in 1944 the US Atomic Energy Commission formed in 1946 Bourguiba pledging Western alignment in 1956 Kennedy's Peru stance in 1961 and Richard Speck murder case in 1966. The note adds a reader letters policy from Corny Town NAL requesting brief legible submissions with signer and address.
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