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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1972
Page
2
Caution is urged as holiday tree purchases rise. Inspect freshness by resilient branches and piney scent. Cut the trunk slightly, keep in water, and avoid storing decorations in heat. Replace dry or aging trees promptly to prevent fires and cleanup hazards. Use flame proof decorations and check electrical gear before use.
In a satirical essay, Pavement Plata contrasts human life in civilization with pets. It condemns urban living as unnatural and money driven, praising a cat for independence and disdain for obedience while noting dogs enjoy simple comforts. The piece lists political and state figures in a closing address.
Roy Ash, new Budget Director, faces Litton Industries amid claims of $150 million overcharges in Navy contracts. The piece accuses Litton of mismanagement and hints at renewed efforts to renegotiate or recoup subsidies as Ash weighs cutting corporate welfare. Senator Proxmire will question Ash before the Joint Economic Committee.
Analysis of Nixon’s campaign stance suggests a philosophy favoring reduced government growth, increased state power, and tax relief while opposing centralized controls. The piece contrasts FDR’s era of big government with Nixon’s approach and notes a low key Oct. 21 broadcast. It also reports AP on rising prices, inflation, and upcoming 1973 consumer costs.
Ominous advances in basic ingredient costs suggest the administration may seek to extend price and wage controls past April 30. If the trend persists it could harden the government stance on inflation and controls. Items with rising prices are noted as likely to head upward.
Events from Corry include the birth of a daughter at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs William Flick and Connie Frisana announcing a new bakery department at Connie's Delicatessen on West Main Street. Also noted are Christmas parties for needy city children and a St John's Day banquet with Prof Charles Platt speaking at the Masonic Temple. The piece places prices and market notes from 1932 with discussion of the rising wholesale price index, grain, cotton, and supply factors impacting agriculture and consumer goods.
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