Paying The Piper In Our Opinion
In Our Opinion Paying The Piper argues against $15.5 million in federal grants for Washington culture projects. It questions tax funding for an opera house, theater, and parking at Constitution Hall, noting other cities rely on private support. It warns government sponsorship could politicize cultural values and cites taxpayers nationwide vs Washington residents.
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Washington
Capitol Theater
Constitution Hall
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Detroit
Nixon vendetta against Chief Justice Warren Jr. stirs House vote
Washington reports a hidden Nixon revenge drive aimed at Earl Warren Jr. via a Lipscomb amendment to ban state foreign aid. Rep. Cameron and Pat Brown rally opposition, pressuring Passman and Speaker McCormack. The House ultimately rejects the amendment, steering clear of the California faction fight despite Nixon allies and suppression of details until printing.
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Washington
Richard
Committee of Congress
Earl Warren Jr
Rep
Glen Lipscomb
Los Angeles
Nixon
Edgar Hoover
Appropriations Committee
Lipscomb
Wobbdy
Warren
House
Cameron
Pat Brown
Sacramento
Congress
Carl Albert
D-Okla
Democratic House
Otto Passman
Louisiana
Otto
Senate
Allen
Carey
John McCormack
Pa Man
Gameros
William Broomfield
Michigan
Broomfield
University of Michigan
University of Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Passman
Dave Bell
California
Chile
Corry Area news and community highlights ripple through town
Roaming column notes Corry area groups pushing toward efficiency despite poor quorums at the School Authority. Upcoming high school addition aims to 1700 capacity with 16 year population outlook. Holiday events conflict on game night December 2 and Sno Ball shares with VFW New Years party. A parade of local figures, business updates, and civic notes fill the page through December.
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Corry Area School Authority
Sparta
VFW
James Weaver
Erie
Korea
Congressional
Weaver
82Nd Station Hospital
Shap-Tite, Inc
Union City
Chamber of Commerce
Frankfurt Bombing Tightens Allied Air Offensive
British bombers rained over 2,000 tons on Frankfurt in one of history’s largest assaults and hit Mannheim Ludwigshafen in a secondary strike. Allies claim 11 planes lost. In New Guinea and Bougainville, Japanese forces retreat amid hints of a second invasion front. Seaman Richard J. Blount, son of West Wayne residents, accompanied Roosevelt on part of the trip. City Council amends bicycle ordinance requiring horns and lights. Henry Teas dies in French Creek. The Hatch School site readies for a new junior high next week. Keystones upset St Anthony’s 31 29. Boy Scouts beat Presbyterians 42 13. Paulson tops with 12 field goals.
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London
Frankfurt
Rhineland
Mannheim - Ludwigshafen
Washington
New Guinea
Bougainvilla
New Britain
Corry Faces Job Tax Debate Amid Plant Moves
Four decades past December 21 1923 Corry debates tax policy as firms eye new plants and out of town fire calls strain city services. Officials note constitutional groundwork for a job tax while council voices mixed views on revenue needs and regional sharing. Local emissaries assess climate and market potential as bars echo industry chatter. The episode highlights community push to attract industry while balancing public costs.
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Corry
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Teoant
Aienan
First Negro Deputy Marshal in North Alabama District
Elijah Hill, a 24 year old physical education teacher, was sworn in as deputy U.S. marshal in the North Alabama district in a brief ceremony. He is believed to be the first Black deputy marshal to serve in Alabama.
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Birmingham
Ala
U. S. Marhall
North Alabama
Alabama
Elijah Hill R
Underdogs Rise While Powers Erode The Upperhand
Paul Harvey argues that cheering for underdogs makes them dominate, citing trends in politics, international relations, and business where support for smaller rivals weakens leaders. He warns against penalizing success and urges resisting the culture of elevating the underdog at the expense of excellence.
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Hays
Faye
Kennedy
Trueman
Union City ‘Times Weekly
Rex Williams
Cleveland
Rex Theatre
Corry Lodge 768
Elks
Pete Russell Jr
Atlantic Station
North Center
West Smith Streets
Alfred Ficcards
James Hellyer
Lewis Hellyer
U. S
Virginia Capes
Donald Engle
James
Picidilli Hill
Engle
Porter's
Spring Creek
Carryiles
Donald Sturdevant
Oakdale
G. C. Murphy
Oakdale Garden Club
Crestline
Memoriam
Barsaco
Presider Roosevelt
Cairo
Teheran
Richard J. Blount
Many Blount
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French Creek
Henry F. Teas
Rry
Pew
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Hatch
C. Fiske
David Gates
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Keystones
St. Anthony's
Fredonia
Paulson
John F. Kennedy
United States
Gladstone
Paul Harvey News
Texas A&m
Texas
A&m
Joe Louise
New York Yankees
Rockne Leahy
Notre Dame
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Algeria
Congo
Department of Justice
Russia
Vemitam
Cheo de America
Zenith
Jamaica
Barney
Naze
Naza Omar
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