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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1966
Page
2
In Our Opinion a long overdue crackdown targets Loblaw parking lot drivers known for motorized mischief. A weekend sweep cited motor vehicle violations while neglecting littering, public disturbance, profanity and other offenses. The piece urges sustained action every night to curb the rowdy scene.
Economist Dr Arthur F Burns testifies before Congress arguing governments blame others for price rises while mismanaging finances. He cites Rep Richard Poff noting five consecutive budget deficits since 1961 and a debt interest rise from 9 to 13 billion dollars, enough to fund the school milk program for 40 years.
New York August closes amid rising living costs and soaring interest rates. The Treasury paid over 5.3 percent for six month bills as bond prices fell. Presidents Johnson and Truman clash over the outlook, while industrial prices climb. Builders face financing gaps and mortgage shortages, though plans for expansion push ahead. Mortgage and lending difficulties persist. overall, signs point to mixed near term business prospects.
Jim Bishop argues Congress has publicly shown cowardice by failing to restrain strikes, calling for a plan to curb labor power while preserving rights. He suggests federal mediation, targeted tax penalties on striking firms, and ending retroactive contract clauses to force shared pain in airline and other labor disputes. He notes leaders' decisions and the split between management and labor philosophies.
Washington reports a high level push to seal the 17th parallel, requiring about a quarter million more troops, ships, and draft notices, with a 30 to 40 percent budget rise. North Vietnamese regulars have crossed the DMZ at alarming rates despite bombing, and divisions are massing for further incursions.
Yesterday's memories recall Corry life with international UN security council talks and local notices of a nurse shortage at Corry Hospital, a fatal home death, a wedding, a canceled baseball game, and a road trip by Irvine Forge players ahead of Labor Day activities. Also mentioned are past events from 40 years ago, dynamite accident coverage, and social gatherings at local homes.
The item surveys historical events on August 31 from 1906 to past years, noting labor clashes over the Danbury hatters boycott and other milestones. It also reports local notices including Fire Chief Paulson’s parade appeal and Daniel H. Alden’s death in Elgin at 82, plus a store closing policy clarification for Wednesday afternoon.
Letters to the Journal will not be published in the Letters column unless the writer’s name and address are included. In no case will the opinions in such letters be construed as necessarily representing The Journal.
Dr Coleman answers reader questions on whether patients must fast before surgery and how to handle emergency operations. He also explains safe sneeze suppression, breast feeding benefits, and milk safety. He invites letters to his health column.
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