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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1966
Page
2
In Our Opinion the piece questions why City Council and the Corry School Board avoid pursuing delinquent taxes. It argues taxes should be collected fairly and equally, suggesting thousands or more may be due and urging consistent enforcement without fear of backlash.
A Corry city official explains sidewalk repair delays due to money and manpower limits. The plan may involve compulsory reconstruction funded by borrowing, with costs assessed to properties, and a capital budget hoped to ease borrowing. Labor, contractors, and bid challenges also cited, with work expected to start in the 1967 season.
On August 19 in history events include the 1896 Spanish surrender of Manila to Gen. Merritt after land assault and naval bombardment by Adm. Dewey, 1521 Cortes capturing Mexico City, 1846 Stockton capturing Los Angeles, and various notable moments. Also notes on Nightingale’s death in 1910 and Guadalcanal fighting in 1912.
Paul Harvey argues the New York Central will end long haul passenger service beyond 200 miles pushing travelers toward air travel. He compares Europe’s luxury rail, warns against government overreach, and notes rail subsidies can follow if private sectors fail public duty.
Summer work at the Jewish Cemetery on Sciota road in Wayne Township ends with weeds removed and the area mowed. The chapel house is freshly painted and overseen by Walter Roas with fall work planned. Corry Area Joint School Committee decides to rotate milk contracts over two years, Sterling gets high school, Elmview serves Columbus and Spring Creek. Former Corry wrestlers recall Coach Miller’s strategic lineup changes.
The piece details political maneuvering in Albany over a $300,000 safety car project. Speaker Travia blocks funding, Sen. Speno negotiates to insert and later remove funds, Gov. Rockefeller’s support contrasts with Assembly control. Republic Aviation labors to prove crashworthy design amid industry opposition and warnings of broader auto market impact.
A Buffalo Medical School team in the Bahamas performs brain surgery on sharks to study swelling after injury. Tissue is shipped to Buffalo for microscopic study. Advances like a zippered heart bag may aid emergency heart support. EEG tests aid infant deafness diagnosis. Eye drops can contaminate and should be discarded after use.
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