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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1969
Page
2
Our opinion argues the high court has distorted constitutional freedoms and favors a few, urging Chief Justice Burger to shift toward upholding the rights to hire and fire, associate, and feel secure at home, restoring faith in the founding framework.
Dickinson North Dakota editorials say Nixon knows a long, bruising fight awaits as he seeks Congress to convert the postal service from a cabinet department to a semi autonomous corporation. Congress fears patronage but seeks efficient, dependable service promised by the plan.
An analysis of Vietnam strategy notes two enemies in the conflict North Vietnam and the Viet Cong. It discusses Paris negotiations, Saigon concessions, and possible pressure from Hanoi toward ending the war via elections or withdrawal, framing de-escalation and attribution of blame.
Hollywood report notes Merv Griffin’s CBS debut features guests Woody Allen Hedy Lamarr Lesley Uggams Theodore Sorenson and Arthur Treacher in a low key but polished program. The mix drew little spark yet confirms CBS’s bid to compete for late night against NBC and ABC.
Henry Ford challenges Secretary Volpe over remarks on car safety while Volpe defends industry collaboration. The piece notes halted crash tests, 20 percent violation rate, and calls for reinstating tests, with 55,000 yearly deaths and 150,000 permanent injuries cited. It also touches Nixon discussions, California politics, and a disputed Thailand contingency plan.
In this humorous New York AP column by Hal Boyle, orthodontists note parents push braces as status symbols, households debate pools versus mouse traps, and reflections on aging, mosquito myths, and hangover cures mix with wry social observations. The piece blends social satire with quick quips about modern life and ambition.
In Corry the Pakhaven war era housing project could be sold to a private investor as 30 inquiries were received about the 60 units. Coach Louis Hanna ran football drills at Loveland Field with about 50 boys seeking spots on the Corry High School team. Mrs. John H. McCracken of Clearwater PA was honored by the Thursday evening bridge club, with Mrs C W Bracken as guest. the group dined at Esther's Tea Room near Spring Creek.
JH. King captured the weekend handicap golf tournament at the Corry Country Club with a net 68 for 18 holes. Twelve club members participated in the event. Miss Anne Baressi, recently visiting from East Smith Street, departed for work in New York City.
On August 19 through history notable events include Hitler's election as successor in 1934, Salem witchcraft executions in 1692, the DAR founded in 1890, the Discoverer 6 satellite launch ten years ago, an audit of Lyndon B Johnson's fortune five years ago, and a minor note on Vietnam combat activity one year ago.
Corry Evening Journal reports on the six week old truth in lending act noting lenders must disclose finance charges and annual percentage rate while many Americans show little concern for rates in a prosperous era. Experts say time is needed for consumers to understand the details and adjust to the new law.
Fragmentary text hints at a nomination hearing for a Senate seat scheduled after a March shower. The full context and names are unclear but suggest a nomination process proceeding in a formal setting.
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