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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1967
Page
2
In Our Opinion the vice president warned against subverting the democratic process by rule of law versus jungle. The piece accuses the government of inaction on riots and draft related cases and questions whether elections next year will reflect constitutional safeguards.
Harrisburg lawmakers press a fresh tax debate as 1967 ends, with a looming 1968 election. The plan to raise taxes to fund expanded programs conflicts with voters and a stalled $170 million revenue need for 1968 69. The Shafer administration weighs options while self pay raises loom in the final hours.
The United States backed Ecuadorian ex president Galo Plaza Lasso for OAS leader, signaling major Latin American realignment. Venezuela and Panama led lobbying wars, with Bolivia flipping votes four times amid pan regional pressure and public appeals from Central American leaders.
December 12 1947 report notes Erie Railroad will finish two loading platforms over 500 feet to ease downtown crossings. Also mentions a church gathering, a chimney fire at WLPW Oil City, and Fraternal Order of Police meeting with new initiates amid slippery roads and minor vehicle damage from winter conditions.
Paul Harvey surveys a shift from farm self sufficiency to urban services, noting rising taxes to fund water, power, sewers, streets, and schools. He argues a younger, informed electorate accepts paying for services and criticizes promises of free benefits. He cites Texan municipal tax votes as proof of change.
A health column notes that heart attacks occur more in Benedictine and Trappist monks in higher administrative positions. Diet and cholesterol affect risk, with Trappists having lower rates due to vegetarian diets. The piece also explains perspiration, glands, and body odor hygiene, then invites reader questions to Dr. Coleman.
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