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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1965
Page
2
An Our Opinion piece condemns the flood of obscene pornography sent through the mails. It argues courts struggle with obscenity versus free press, highlights a steady supply and market for filth, and urges efforts to stem the distribution though challenges remain.
The Business Mirror notes a yearend rally in stocks this December faces Viet Nam war effects and rising interest rates. Analysts say sentiment is strong only sometimes, with uncertainty about inflation and economic overheating. Traders look for renewed buying and possible gains in the near term.
On this date in 1903 Orville Wright flew 120 feet at Kitty Hawk. In 1960 a Convair crash in Munich killed 53, with 20 aboard and 33 on the ground. Ten years ago the Navy ice breaker Glacier reached the Ross Sea after 54 days. Five years ago Ethiopia’s activities noted.
War crimes trial in 1945 Hansi leaders discussed mass starvation plans that would have killed tens of millions of Russians if executed. Blizzard hits Buffalo as Lake Erie dumps heavy snow and emergency declared. Corry Memorial Hospital Fund receives $30,000 from Raymond Manufacturing. Deer season closes with light harvests reported by several hunters.
Local city officials investigate the disappearance of a hotel acting manager amid a reported shortage in company funds. The incident follows a separate report of injuries at Standard Automatics Products Company and a festive Christmas gathering hosted on Marion Street. Emperor Haile Selassie returns to Addis Ababa after loyal troops crush a revolt.
The Journal states letters will not appear unless the writer’s name and address are provided for publication. It also notes that opinions in letters are not necessarily the newspaper’s views.
Frayed OCR fragment shows advertisement rate references such as cents per copy and mail order terms. Missing context and dates. Indicates pricing terms and sale details unclear due to damaged text.
The column discusses Albert Heffner and his family in McComb Mississippi who befriended civil rights workers and faced harassment. Ellis L Bert recalls aiding Heffner against threats and lease cancellations tied to local racism as he sought peaceable change. The piece also notes steelworkers union tensions and a far east junket for Congress led by Senator Wayne Morse.
New York AP reviews live television coverage of the Gemini capsule's secure recovery at sea. The broadcast via carrier Wasp and satellite relayed scenes of Navy frogmen at work, placing viewers close to the action and aboard the moment of splashdown.
A Christmas themed collage of jokes and reflections on gifts, Santa, and holiday mishaps. The items feature familiar lines about returns, noise, self carving turkeys, perfume, and mischief from Christmas scenes and TV listings. It blends quips with a TV guide note about Mr Magoo's Christmas Carol and Big Sky Country listings.
Readers learn about timing for money left in wills and notary public eligibility in Pennsylvania. Final estate settlements vary from quick to over a year depending on assets and court actions. Notary eligibility requires residency two years and other criteria with applications to the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
By Lester L. Coleman MD this column urges readers to ignore food faddists and expensive health claims. Experts from the U S Public Health Service and the American Medical Association debunk myths about miraculous nutrition and argue a balanced diet suffices. The piece warns against pricey supplements and urges readers to consult physicians for diagnosed deficiencies.
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