Pentagon funds NRA shooting contest despite Army objection
Mel Laird overruled Army objections and approved about 62 000 in Army support plus 10 000 from Navy and Air Force for the NRA sponsored 1970 World Shooting Championships to be held in Black Canyon from October 12 to 26. The move followed pressure from Congress and the NRA.
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Eight-Year Look Back at U S Involvement in Vietnam
The piece recalls eight years of U S policy in Vietnam starting with Kennedy early aid and military advisers, noting Diem’s regime, Ho Chi Minh’s north, strategic hamlets, Buddhist protests, assassinations, and escalating U S spending and casualties. It laments the lack of war declaration, the black market, and questions how the conflict began and evolved.
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Post Office Reform Draws Flap Over Speed of Mail
In Our Opinion Post Office Has New Emblem But Will It Speed The Mail The White House debate over Postal Reform Bill promised change yet offered little on speeding mail Our Corry Journal notes slower pickups later truck arrivals and rural routes still tied to horse and buggy era raising questions if reform will improve efficiency and delivery timelines
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Jessica Mitford
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Dobbin
Grass Roots Opinion in Winnsboro on Water Safety
In this Franklin Son column from Winnsboro Louisiana the author recalls youth days of drinking from cool streams and urges readers to visit a nearby water source to test their daring. The piece advocates preserving beauty and livability of America by finding ways to keep its waterways safe and accessible.
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Corry Memorial Hospital to add directors in reorganization move
In a special meeting the Corry Memorial Hospital Association approved increasing its board from 11 to 15 directors. The reorganization effort is tied to the revived Democratic Party in Corry led by Steve Filipkowski, a Congress candidate, at Bea's Restaurant. The paper notes a $2,500 streets repair program to begin tomorrow, with Carl Smith confirming tarvia paving completing within three days.
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Corry
Steve Filipkowski
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Music critics weigh old and new in popular song trends
A columnist muses on Bacharach, Jones, and Mendez while noting a shift from romantic Broadway lyricism to contemporary rock and roll. He recalls a Venture Inn evening where Edinboro College students preferred George Fawcett’s standards and new music over a hired hard rock band, calling for a simple answer: “We like it.”
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What Is The Law Q A on opening tenant mail by superintendent
A building superintendent who opens mail addressed to tenants can be charged with obstructing mail delivery or intercepting mail. The action can involve reporting to the U S Post Office authorities and pursuing legal remedies for mail tampering, privacy violation, or theft. The exact charge depends on intent and local law.
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