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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1965
Page
4
In Our Opinion a sharp note on Gov Scranton signing a pension bill that caps retiree legislator pensions at 12000 a year and requires at least eight years service before benefits begin at age five. The piece extols reform while questioning entitlement and taxpayer value.
Paul Harvey reflects on whether the United States should intervene in Vietnam and other nations. He cites De Gaulle and Ambassador Alphand, arguing that open-handed interference can delay maturity and worsen outcomes. He urges patience, restraint, and a hope that Moscow and Beijing face rising costs before intervention is needed.
The piece discusses Vietnamese Premier Ky embracing Hitler as a hero for unity and discipline, with alibis and public reaction. It covers Ky’s remarks reported by London tabloids, the American press’s limited coverage, and subsequent official explanations while noting the broader political impact. It also shifts to a separate topic on desalination tech and projected costs, detailing Bechtel and Interior Dept plans for bringing fresh water to Southern California.
A reader recalls serving as an IRS auditor in Brooklyn during World War I. A Black woman presented a W-2 showing earnings over 4500 dollars but could not sign her name, instead signing with a mark. The anecdote highlights pay disparities and symbolically critiques prevailing equity.
A brief note invites families to share news of sons and daughters living away from home and suggests the Journal daily as a source for local updates and features.
Clyde Courtright was honored Sunday with a birthday dinner at the home of Isis daughter and son in law Donald Willey. Attending were Mrs. Courtright, Milton Courtright, Ronald Willey and others, with many family members visiting relatives in Dunkirk and Ripley areas.
Business Mirror notes July retail dollar volume hit a record, with prices already reflecting tax cuts. Economists debate whether ongoing consumer spending will curb inflation, and whether excise tax cuts will sustain demand.
Garl W Taylor is appointed sales training manager for Corry Jamestown Corporation a leading office furniture designer. Merchandising manager Jack E Osman announced the move noting Taylor served 17 years at Procter Gamble in sales and training roles. He will oversee training at the home office visiting national sales offices and dealers. The Taylors reside on Mead Avenue and include three children Jeff Linda and Jill.
In the past month Troop EB of the Pennsylvania State Police reported 212 injuries and seven deaths from area road accidents. Total property damage reached 247210 dollars. Major causes included reckless driving, speeding for conditions, and yielding failures.
A legal discussion explains that there is no fixed age for emancipation of a minor and that emancipation is the release from parental control. Typically, a child is emancipated at twenty, but proof is required and all circumstances are considered, including wage retention while living at home.
Red Reigel of Leesport Pennsylvania won the featured United States Auto Club sprint car race at Allentown Fairgrounds yesterday. He completed 30 miles in 14.93 minutes. Greg Wald of Indiana finished in sixth.
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