Community concerns mix with police work and an Aspinall outing
The column notes persistent local issues from school bus discipline to traffic violations in Kane and across towns, with police arrests and ongoing enforcement. It also reports on House Interior Chairman Wayne Aspinall hosting a rural outing near Harpers Ferry with oil industry figures, highlighting questions about who paid and which officials attended.
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St. Marys
Benzinger
Bradford
Kane
Washington
House
Wayne Aspinall
Interior Department
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Mobil Oil
Humble Oil
Standard Oil
Indiana
Blue Ridge Mountains
Aspinall
Aspinall Hosts Oilmen Lobbyists At Washington Retreat
Interior Aides and oil industry figures gathered for a private Saturday retreat linked to the House Interior Committee. Guests included Standard Oil representatives and oil lobbyists, with discussions on policy and access to public lands. Party details and financing remained unconfirmed.
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Aspinall
American Mining Congress
Las Vegas
Standard Oil of
Indiana
Spear
Jim Richards
Standard
Otis Beasley
Jake Simmons
Interior Department
Instant Sympathy: New Yorkers form home hunter club
New arrivals in New York gain instant sympathy and guidance from strangers as they hunt for housing. Veterans share tips, with the real estate sections of major papers, especially the Sunday Times, cited as prime sources.
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New York
Greenhorn
New York Times
Corry Memorial Hospital progress, dividend news, and Moose party
A 1949 Corry item notes the hospital building is percent complete after reviewing contractor reports. Corry Building and Loan stockholders receive a 3 percent annual dividend as of December 1 for the prior six months. The Moose Club extends its annual Christmas party invitation to children up to 12.
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Corry Building and Loan Association
Corry
Corry needs a youth hangout say Corry Journal editors
In Corry readers urge action after police describe a lack of teen gathering places. The piece calls for a dedicated youth hangout with music, snacks, and nontraditional supervision to give teens a safe space and channel their energy.
Jamaica visit a vivid tour of contrasts and satire
The piece parodies Jamaica from Fren chman’s Cove to Kingston, describing luxury scams, dangerous roads, colonial attitudes, and humid landscapes. It recalls a first visit with cheeky anecdotes about honeymoon chaos, pricey inns, and cultural observe.
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Jamaica
Rio Grande
Tiger
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Leslie Whitten
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Ham
Turkey
Humble
John Knodell
Mobil
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Harrison Loesch
Hollis Dole
Loesch
House Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs
Harry Moffett
Cambridge
Harvard
Biddle
United Negro College Fund, Inc
Eric Biddle, Jr
Philadelphia
Dole
Mineral Resources Division
George Hartzog
National Park Service
Walter Hickel
Houston
Bill Eaton
Hullaballoo
Erie
Canadohia Lake
Conglomerate Paradise
Captain Bligh
Montego Bay
Kingston
Frenchman’s Cove
Maine
Scotland
Polf
Miami
Port Antonio
Kingston Town
Andrews Sisters
Eau Chilk
Fisac
Tun Yen Rear
Gwir
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