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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1967
Page
2
In Our Opinion argues a high level NYC graft scandal links James L. Marcus to the Cosa Nostra. Marcus resigns as city utility commissioner and faces kickback charges tied to Tony Corallo, raising fears of mob reach into city government.
Harrisburg reports the 1968 session will start January 2 with annual meetings, returning to the pre 1874 constitution pattern of general sessions. The change ends the biennial fiscal affairs only limit that has governed even years since 1960, marking a historic shift in state government.
Drew Pearson reports Mississippi's 1960 election produced 22 Negro elected officials, but Northern insurers demand prohibitive bonds. Several officials face $170,000 cash bonds for $170,000 coverage, or denial of bonds. Insurance companies including North America and U S Fidelity block or delay, while Hartford and Fidelity and Deposit bond others. The piece notes the obstacle threatens future Negro candidacies and cites individual officials and insurers involved.
Governor Reagan battles the California Supreme Court over a reduced medical welfare plan. The court blocks cuts to nonessential services while the governor seeks to streamline spending. He appeals to voters and delays the bill, risking a January session showdown as mail from constituents floods legislators.
A humorous guide lists signs you are aging and becoming set in your ways. It notes breathlessness on hills, self medication, hiding pills, caring more about obituary pages, and claiming character and principle matter, concluding that enjoying middle age marks getting old.
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