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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1971
Page
4
Dear Sir a Line-O-Ads notice appears listing Smithsonian Institution address in Washington DC along with standard contact phrasing for inquiries and admission to place an advertisement in a local paper format.
Rep. Jay Haskell of Titusville urged immediate action to grant full adulthood at age 18 for Pennsylvania youths. He cited four states already moving, noted that many 18-year-olds earn salaries but cannot sign leases, enter contracts, or hold government posts, and praised recent state actions in Vermont Michigan and California while highlighting others still stalled in committee.
Rep. Shirley Chisholm says she has favorable reactions nationwide to a possible presidential bid. She notes money could be a hurdle but has received hundreds of dollars without solicitation, highlighting support from students, women, minority groups, and disillusioned voters seeking new leadership.
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff roles and contact details, noting publisher George R. Sample, general manager William Eaton, editor John McLaughlin, and pressroom foreman. It details subscription rates of 21.0 per year by mail, 19.00 in advance in restricted territory, and 0.75 per week, plus 0.15 per copy and display advertising deadlines at 9 a.m.
Preparations race to finish for the 87th annual Erie County Fair at Wattsburg Fairgrounds. The event features vaudeville and thrill acts plus harness racing and the Nationwide Demolition Derby on opening day with 60 drivers. The fair runs Aug 30 to Sep 4, with a firefighters parade Sep 5 and $2,500 in prizes. Admission is $1, $1.50 opening day, includes grandstand events and parking. Harold Hall leads the fair association, with Harry Burrows noting international acts and a full entertainment lineup to be announced.
A son named Chad Aaron Heacox was born in Titusville with Jeffrey and (Mrs) Heacox of Titusville as parents and Glenn Rugar and Kenneth Heacox as maternal and paternal grandparents respectively. A son named David Thomas Hayward was born in Fort Meade Maryland to John and Muriel Hayward with Louie Eastman as paternal grandfather. A Hong Kong eye infection outbreak reports 1400 treated in government clinics since Friday with private cases unknown. Nomex fabric showcased as heat resistant in space suits and race gear. Hospital ad and routines follow with admissions and discharges listed for Union City Union City Hospital and local addresses. Harness racing entries approved with high purses and Pennsylvania Sire Stake races as highlight. Public notices invite inquiries on exhibition and ground space with contacts Burrows and Frank Chaffee.
Corry Memorial Hospital cannot summon a doctor for emergencies. Contacts: Corry Memorial Hospital 64-4641 and Corry Ambulance Service 64-2321. The list of admitted individuals includes residents of Corry and nearby areas. several addresses and names noted. also a passenger count and obituaries mention Elzie McClintock. A naval collision off Saito City in the Inland Sea involves the British freighter Registan and Japanese freighter Mikasa Maru. damage reported but no sinking danger. likely caused by navigation error per Maritime Safety Agency.
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