Seniority in Congress Faces Scrutiny Amid Corruption Allegations
The piece notes whispers about ending the seniority system in Congress, citing political risks for rising chairmen like Corry’s Joseph Vigorito while highlighting criticism of long-standing figures such as South Carolina Democrat John McMillan. It recounts Anderson’s remarks on McMillan’s power, his stance on tobacco farming, and reported racist letters that plagued his career, including contemptuous outlets calling Adam Powell a derogatory slur and McMillan's defense of such views as patriotic.
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Corry
Joseph Vigorito
Agriculture Committee
John McMillan
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Jack Anderson
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South Carolina
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District of Columbia
Adam Clayton Powell
Harlem
Walter Brown
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Adam Powell
Powell
Department of Education
Howe
Harold Howe
Commissioner of Education
Private life of Jack Paar and political stalemate observed
A long profile of Jack Paar portrays a private, steady life with Miriam, Randy, and a passion for film editing and Africa safaris. It contrasts his public persona with a disciplined, principled streak, including a sudden exit from the spotlight and a possible return with Peggy Cass. The piece shifts to Hyman Rickover and postretirement book deals, then to a GOP House session ending without no fault insurance passage as observers note procedural stalling and the looming January renewal.
Admiral Rickover Life of Polaris Notables Published
The Government Printing Office sells a $1.25 book compiling life stories of 4 notable Polaris subs figures from Washington and Carver to Rogers Pulaski Kamehameha Boone and Tecumseh Ruth Rickover died last May before seeing the work printed. Congress authorized 12 000 copies then allowed commercial publication which Rickover declined to profit from. The edition was issued at stock number 5271-00315 House Document 92 345 via GPO Washington D C. A Greek donor later funded Nixon campaign and won a $4.7 million refueling contract for the U S 6th Fleet in Greece.
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Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Henry Kissinger
Hyman Rickover
Rickover
Ruth
George Washington
George Washington Carver
Will Rogers
Casimir Pulaski
Kamehameha
Daniel Boone
Tecumseh
Congress
Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C
House
Nixon
Greece
Strange animal by Rep. Yohn clears way for adoption vote
The conference report signed by Rep. William Yohn hours before a vote would have advanced a no fault auto bill offering 15 percent premium cuts and up to $10 000 in medical and wage benefits regardless of fault The House rejected an abortion bill and consideration of a recall request by Gov Shapp The session ended with 102 to 78 in an override attempt and several names and political maneuvers noted including Speaker Kenneth Lee and Rep. Martin Mullen amid broader Navy Greek dealings and other bills.
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House
Kenneth Lee
Herb Fineman
Herb
Fine
William Yohn
Fineman
Milton Shapp
Martin Mullen
Senate
Mullen
Shapp
Max Homer
Taj Mahal
Corry Journal invites brief reader communications
The Corry Journal requests concise legible letters limited to one topic per submission. Each must include the author's signature and address for publication, with the paper reserving the right to condense content and disclaiming responsibility for stated facts.
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The
Corry Journal
Corry Welcomes Veterinarian Doctor Edward Newman Jr
Dr. Edward P. Newman Jr arrives in Corry to open a veterinary practice after serving as tuberculosis supervisor in a four county New Jersey area. The University of Pennsylvania veterinary graduate had been with the Division of Animal Industry. Raymond Block tenants learn the Raymond Mfg Co plans spring razing of their building. Hotel Corry manager Louis Valentine announces Marguerite McDermott to perform in the Gold Room during the holiday season.
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Edward P. Newman Jr
New Jersey
Corry
Newman
University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School
Division of Animal Industry
Raymond Block
South Center
Pleasant Streets
Raymond Mfg. € E
Louis Valentine
Marguerite McDermott
Re-elected president of school board in 1932 meeting
Harry E. Smith was re elected president of the Board of Education at the reorganization meeting. Clayton McCray of Cord township reports theft of 23 chickens from his coops during the night, reflecting a band of chicken thieves active in the area.
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Harry 8. Smith
Board of Education
Clayton McCray
Concord Township
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