In Our Opinion on Urban Renewal and Economic Decline
The piece argues the Fourth Ward urban renewal will likely yield gains despite nationwide failures, noting only 28 percent housing replacement over 20 years and a small local net gain. It contrasts national HUD results with Corry's modest project, optimism for success, and a better city outcome. It also critiques Nixon era economic decline, U S industrial competitiveness, and policy missteps affecting workers, unions, and manufacturers.
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Fourth Ward
Congress
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Corry
Cheyenne helicopter conflict over costs and viability
Freeze may awaken Americans by Jack Anderson discusses Lockheed’s $600 million Cheyenne ground support helicopter program. It questions its night or bad weather effectiveness, cites a Seventh Army report and congressional critique, and favors fixed wing AX or Harrier over the Cheyenne. Proxmire weighs for presidential bid amid aerospace debate.
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Cheyenne
Air Force
Marine Corp
Nixon the gutsy quarterback bets on fourth down
The piece portrays President Nixon as a gutsy quarterback who gambles on bold plays to tackle inflation and foreign policy. It recalls risks from Vietnam to Cambodia, a rose garden wedding gamble, and a forward pass to Kissinger in Peking, framing his decisions as calculated moves evaluated for risk and payoff.
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Nixon
Vietnam
Cambodia
Kissinger
Peking
Pity from a stranger by William L Chaze
A columnist recounts a motorcycle spill while on vacation and notes strangers offered genuine pity while his family showed indifference. He recalls his son’s calm reaction to shots and his parents’ biting letter afterward thanking him for the accidental palm print on asphalt.
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William L. Chaze
Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Ike
Steve McQueen
Gavin
Mississippi
Corry Journal Reader Letters Policy Outlined
The Corry Journal invites brief legibly written communications addressing a single topic. Submissions must include the author's signature and return address and may be condensed as needed. the paper assumes no responsibility for the statements.
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The
Corry Journal
Pryor to 30
Tim Pryor discusses the upcoming college freshman experience and the generational rift with parents. He notes students will head to campuses amid economic policy chatter, pack for dorm life, and soon face a shift in viewpoints leading to temporary conflict and eventual reconciliation.
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Mark Twain
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Ohio
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