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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
2
A poem contrasts early harmony with nature and the rise of society through farming and science. It argues that pesticide use and modern food systems endangered balance, provoking backlash and eventual scarcity. Dr. John Carew of Michigan State University is cited, noting adaptation from The American Vegetable Grower.
An official count shows 395 million dollars of unused military gear, including hinge assemblies and camo pants, held by federal agencies led by the Pentagon. Big stockpiles exist despite fears of overstretch in Vietnam and Korea, while the Army laments reduced combat readiness and morale.
The piece explains that Pennsylvania divorce cannot be granted by mutual consent, but uncontested divorces are easier due to lack of contested evidence. It also surveys postwar U.S. military shortages, discipline issues, and a 1968 memo about Hubert Humphrey’s presidential bid strategy that he later viewed as a fatal misstep.
A mixed column argues height discrimination affects undersize and tall alike with quotes from Sammy Davis Jr. and Prof. Saul Feldman. It notes tall bias in elections since 1900, critiques Christmas consumerism and plastic toys, and warns Christmas waste harms ecology while urging awareness of social prejudice and environmental costs.
A reflective piece links holiday waste to energy use and pollution, urging simpler celebrations to protect future Christmases. It contrasts environmental limits with human desires and discusses societal focus on height, mocking tall and short stereotypes while noting social discomfort and etiquette in crowded spaces.
Fairfax Oklahoma chief remarks on the national budget criticizes defense spending at 33.8 percent versus 45 percent under past administrations. He warns one third funds health and social programs, cites a $400 billion debt, and fears reduced national power and possible coercion by China or Russia. He lists contact offices of Schweiker Scott Vigorito Dwyer and Hopkins.
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