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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1969
Page
2
The piece argues nation must stem urban migration by creating new small cities and industrial complexes in rural areas. It warns mass outmigration could shift ghettos, urging orderly dispersal to small communities to prevent urban decay and foster balanced growth. It asserts rural areas already show economic growth and calls for policy action now.
New York AP reports that revenue sharing could return 11 billion dollars yearly to states and localities with fewer strings. The idea aims to ease local tax pressure amid municipal financial strains and public service funding worries, though Congress may oppose and alternatives like tax cuts are discussed.
Hollywood AP notes TV is male dominated but women gain ground with six new shows named after stars and six led by women. Lucille Ball Carol Burnett Doris Day return with Debby Reynolds Leslie Uggams Lennon Sisters. Barbara Eden Barbara Feldon Eva Gabor play key roles in Get Smart I Dream of Jeannie Green Acres. Diahann Carroll Marlo Thomas Elizabeth Montgomery Sally Field The Flying Nun. Lana Turner may headline The Survivors. Hope Lang shines in The Ghost and Mrs Muir. Julie Sommars appears in The Governor and J J. Florence Henderson leads The Brady Bunch family TV lineup.
The United States operated 2600 bases abroad and 2210 still, closing 390 as it shifts strategy. Advances in missiles and bombers reduce need for far flung posts while bomber bases grow at home. Vietnam showed half a million troops plus 33 million dollars daily failed to secure peace in Illinois sized Vietnam. De Gaulle pushed closures in 1966, ending 52 major and 174 minor U.S. installations in France.
The piece critiques Washington status symbols, focusing on airplane privileges and the use of VIP fleets. It notes Secretary Volpe travels by Coast Guard jet, mentions Vice President Agnew’s exclusive Air Force Jetstar, and cites Nixon era fleet plans and overseas force reductions. It also highlights Rep. John Rarick’s costly congressional speeches and his critique of Boy Scout and magazine content.
A roundup of humorous and candid letters from readers touching on classmates, medical notes, workplace politics, retirement chatter, and a playful portrait of social proprieties. The pieces mix nostalgia with wry insight into personal and public life, including a joke about a high school election and a quip about the Nixon White House ball.
Relieved by cooling rain, Corry projects a 9 p.m. baseball clash between the Corry Moose Bombers and Vern Group’s Saegertown Indies at Loveland Field, expecting a large crowd if weather holds. Also notes social gathering by Columbus Ladies Aid Society, barber shop reopening by Walter DeJean, and macadam road reopening Findley Lake route.
On this date in history Manila fell to American forces in 1898 and Hernando Cortes captured Mexico City in 1521. King William’s War began in 1688 near Yarmouth Maine, and Cuba invaders were reported in Haiti ten years ago. U Thant urged more peacekeeping in Cyprus five years ago, and a bomb attack near Greek premier Papadopoulos occurred one year ago with a suspect captured.
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