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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1974
Page
2
Opinion argues oil companies do not pay taxes and that any tax hike would be passed to consumers as higher oil and gasoline prices. It notes freshmen congressmen want to end depletion allowances, but warns such moves would raise costs and profits would cushion the impact.
A reflective Christmas piece by Dan McEldowney describes parental misjudgments and the unpredictable reactions of children during holidays. The column shifts to reveal a Sharp Washington report detailing a $7.7 million Saudi public relations plan tied to Downe Communications and Family Weekly, aiming to glorify King Faisal through media and cultural projects including an Opera production.
Jack Anderson reports a confidential draft detailing a lavish Saudi promotional plan. Funding would back professorships at Princeton MIT Milwaukee School of Engineering and Colorado School of Mines, plus a 16 page supplement in 19 newspapers featuring King Faisal. The plan includes a high profile US tour by Saudi princes and a big media blitz with magazines films and exhibits, overseen by Raymond K Mason.
The piece cites debate sparked by Ebony’s survey of experts on whether black athletes are inherently superior. It notes early claims of physiological traits, cites Owens’ exceptional performance, and includes opinions from Jokl and Tanner, then quotes John Wooden arguing blacks are hungrier and more willing to pay the price of excellence.
A column notes merchants aim to stretch the sale season beyond Christmas through mid February to lure buyers amid mid winter gloom. It cites post Christmas ads for white goods, furniture, appliances, and possibly cars, with Washington's Birthday bargains underscoring a broader consumer push. It also lists contact details for Pennsylvania and federal officials including Senator Schweiker, Governor Shapp, and Representative Vigorito along with other local officials.
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