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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1962
Page
4
The Journal opposes naming a Republican to fill the City Council vacancy to ensure political advantage. It urges choosing the best qualified candidate regardless of party, warning against a “closed shop” that favors GOP winners and urges voices to demand merit over partisanship.
State Rep. Maurice H. Goldstein of Allegheny County prefers a central tax collection agency for all municipalities. He argues it would end duplicate local offices, require civil service staffed personnel, and save hundreds of thousands for taxpayers. The plan faces opposition from tax collectors and parties.
A Kenneth News and Advertiser reader opines that unenlightened people cling to their own way and defend it with fists or clubs at a moment’s notice. The letter uses a blunt tone to critique closed mindedness.
Corry residents are reminded of past events compiled under Yesterday's Memories from 20 years ago with notes dated December 6 1942. No new paper published today.
In Pittsburgh a U S District Court jury awarded Elizabeth M Reynolds of Oil City 182000 in damages for the death of her husband Holland G Reynolds 45 an employee of Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp who died October 17 1961 after falling from a barge at Lock No 14 Clarington He was crushed between the barge and the lock wall Attorneys for the widow charged negligence by J L Steel due to high coal piles on the barge blocking the river pilot’s view of the victim.
Jefferson Ohio deputies probe a 22 caliber bullet that pierced the front window of Van Robinson Saybrook home narrowly missing four residents. Witnesses report the projectile traveled from outside the dwelling as the sheriff investigates the shot.
Two hooded robbers stormed the Second National Bank of Warren on U S 422 near Youngstown Road. They demanded cash from five tellers and fled in a car found nearby. An estimated 16 000 was taken before the escape, with clothing and a stolen vehicle recovered for evidence.
George Sokolsky argues against Nelson Rockefeller pressuring Robert Moses to resign for his brother Laurance. He blasts nepotism, notes Javits’s 1962 vote, and warns the ensuing political turmoil could affect Rockefeller’s 1964 presidential aims and broader GOP fortunes.
Paul Harvey argues farming has shifted from a family enterprise to big business. He notes ninety acre farms cannot support vast machinery costs and cites South Texas cotton as an example of required investments per worker. He compares agriculture to other industries and discusses presidential prospects and rural demographics.
The piece argues that modern farming increases output from 1920 levels and reduces farm numbers from 5.2 million to 3.7 million, urging adoption of larger operations over subsidized small farms. It cautions that continued subsidies would inflate prices and invite government control, warning that the dawn of the factory farm is unavoidable.
A discussion argues for farm independence from government control. The speaker insists free men must compete and cooperate to farm efficiently, challenging centralized planning and urging adoption of larger acreages to allow roots to grow.
Jesse J. Piper about 50 of West Sunbury was killed yesterday when a car hit him as he crossed Route 4 about 14 miles south of Butler. The incident occurred in Butler County and the victim was hospitalized briefly before passing away.
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