Divorces Hope Fades as Pennsylvania House Defeats Reform
In a 112 to 75 vote the Pennsylvania House rejected a reform bill on divorce, citing religious concerns and protection of women and motherhood. The piece argues that single-parent happy homes can be preferable to bitter, adulterous marriages, and that honest reconciliation and counseling should precede divorce, which remains the only honest recourse when disputes persist.
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Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Divorce Law Change Urged After Perjury Barriers Cited
The piece argues Pennsylvania divorce law promotes perjury, forcing unhappy couples to remain wed or fabricate cruelty claims to obtain a split. It cites widespread circumventing of rules and calls for a more honest, intelligent divorce code. It also pays tribute to Drew Pearson, noting his peace advocacy and coverage of Washington’s power structures.
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Bench
Bar
Pennsylvania
Willy-nilly
Commonwealth
Bethlehem
Eulogy Memory Warns of India Pakistan War Fallout
The piece reflects on a microphone of opinions about the India Pakistan crisis. It notes New Delhi’s anger over U.S. policy and mentions Pakistan cargo activity at Karachi on November 2. It critiques UN action and U.S. and Russian positions, highlighting Kissinger’s hardline stance and internal State Department tensions.
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Rissinger
State Department Ress
Charles Bray
India
State Department
Kissinger
Understanding bad checks and late payments in law and history
This excerpt explains when a bad check may become a criminal offense, noting that insufficient funds alone is not always illegal and distinctions such as postdating or paying a preexisting debt matter. It also addresses whether interest can be charged after debt payment and includes historical remarks on General Manekshaw, U.S. diplomacy, and Drew Pearson.
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Ieres
Grass roots opinion encourages writing lawmakers in Goodland
The piece urges readers in Goodland Kansas to contact their Congressman and Senators about legislation. It emphasizes that constituents’ voices are heard and can influence votes, urging citizens to write them next time they feel strongly about an issue.
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Goodland
Kans
Corry Clubs Host Holiday Gatherings in December 1931
In Corry last night the Corry Bridge Association held a holiday dinner at the Den with four-person covers arranged by Mrs Harold Burgnon and her committee. The Jolly Eight Club met at Mrs O E Gibbs home on East Bond street with 500 played. prizes went to Mrs Ralph Gates and Mrs J B Clark. Carte Hill Ladies Aid gathered with Mrs Julius Skales for a Christmas party. Rev Leon Maneval attended and showed travel films and a comedy. The note marks December 13, 1931, a Sunday, noting no paper published.
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Corry Bridge Association
Den
Harold Burgnon
Jolly Eight Club
O.E. Gibbs
East Bond Street
Carte Hill Ladies’ Aid
Julius Skales
Leon Maneval
Merry Christmas Suckers and Smorgasbord Tales
A mix of satirical note on Christmas excess in Corry, Bill Eaton's tale mocks holiday welfare devotion. The piece blends social critique with a Sweden travel column by Rolf Ulvestam describing Sweden’s smorgasbord as a Christmas favorite featuring raw herring and a multi-section feast.
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Merry Christmas
Suckers
Bill Eaton
Santa Claus
Santa
Corry
Rolf Ulvestam
Stockholm
Sweden
Russia
Smorgasbord dining and shifting tax burdens debate
The piece surveys Swedish smorgasbord habits from beginner to veteran and notes rising immigrant cuisines, while contrasting Sunday feasting with stable prices. It then shifts to critique of welfare and taxes, illustrating a couple’s $12,094 annual income after benefits and taxes, and laments perceived government waste and highway robbery in tax policy.
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Seneral
Kenneth Keating
Keating
San Francisco
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Hal Boyle
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