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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1969
Page
2
In a Grass Roots Opinion piece from the Memphis, Tennessee Star, a provocative reader laments high taxes. The author compares taxpayers to a goose that laid the golden eggs and warns of a potential revolt unmatched in American history.
Hollywood reports Arnold Margolin and Jim Parker shifted from a two project balance to creating Love, American Style for ABC. The show features three interwoven love stories per hour with a rotating cast. Readings include Imogene Coca and Phyllis Diller as guest stars.
In Our Opinion the State Racing Commission again ignores Erie County as the site for a horse racing establishment. Erie County seeks the last license amid competition with the Pittsburgh area. A county group plans full speed ahead with 300 acres ready beside Interstate He. legislators in Harrisburg should apply heat to secure the license, with a promised decision in July now past.
Yesterday and Saturday the 20th annual reunion of Company A, Corry National Guard, drew 115 former members to the F.W. home on West Washington. Weekend play at the Corry Country Club saw defending champion Jack Castor and peers advance to the club championship semi finals. The Corry Evening Journal notes reader letters for publication and records July as a record heat month per Weather Observer George Mulderick. The Thomas Motor Company relocated to 36 West Main from Patterson garage, continuing Willys Knight and Whippet service, while rail veteran Joseph E. Thurston earned a place on the Pennsylvania Railroad roll of honor.
Senator Russell Long clashes with Ted Kennedy over tax reform plans as House actions speed toward a floor vote. Long warns reforms will be shaped by loopholes and oil industry interests, while lobbyists scramble to influence the process.
Jim Bishop reflects on July as a strong bright month with hot days and family rituals, while August arrives as summer’s traitor signaling school starts and routine returns. He notes travel, sunburns, eagerness for vacations, and the moon landing as July’s notable moments before the shift to autumn routines.
On this date various historical events are noted including Germany declaring war on Russia in 1914, Columbus landing in Honduras in 1502, the first U.S. census in 1790, the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794, Colorado statehood in 1876, the Air Force origin in 1907, the Atomic Energy Commission creation in 1946, Nixon's 1969 Soviet visit broadcast, Ranger moon pictures suggesting landing viability, steel price rollback attempt in 1969, and related year-ago price and space agency notes.
An AP analysis notes a Wall Street rumor that the Morgan Guaranty Trust could cut the basic lending rate, triggering a brief market surge before denials cooled, illustrating how rumors can act as reality in the financial district and affect trading trends despite official facts.
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