This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1971
Page
8
Washington AP reports Selective Service officials expect no drafts in January 1972. No new draft call has been issued for Q1 1972, and inductees require 30 days notice. Officials anticipate a quarterly call around ten thousand, likely lower than 1971’s total of 98,000, potentially the lowest since before the Korean War.
Juan Bales a Havana dock worker shows off a mint green refrigerator won for perfect attendance and family size while Cuba shifts toward material incentives. He describes a Spartan life with $100 monthly earnings, emphasizing not wanting the old system and faith in Castro. He notes a slow move to new jobs and government learning, and he acts as a local defense committee member.
About 40 000 aliens are scheduled to report their addresses in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia in January under the Federal Address Report Program. Raymond A. Morris of the Pittsburgh INS says 35348 aliens reported addresses in January 1971. Non citizens not in diplomatic status must file. willful failure carries penalties. Returnees must report within 10 days of returning. Address report cards will be at local post offices starting January 3, 1972.
Readers express gratitude for young carolers who sang at a door step and for Salvation Army Advent Appeal generosity. The letter from Mabel Schaefer thanks the singers and asks for public acknowledgment. Salvation Army Advisory Board Frank Grice thanks the community for donations aiding a hard Christmas for many. A local prices sale lists hogs to veal calves with range values.
A dense YMCA schedule outlines daily activities for various groups. It lists senior high, high school, and coed swim teams, adult classes, and complementary programs like water volleyball, dummy bridge, and sewing circles across weekdays, with specific times and rooms. The calendar notes building closure at noon Friday and all-day closure Saturday with shopping guidance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.