Editorial: Gambling is not a solution for Pennsylvania
The Reading Times piece argues against legalized gambling as a revenue fix, citing Virgil W. Peterson who calls it a social menace. He says gambling does not curb crime or relief costs, and quotes Nevada’s high costs and Las Vegas racketeering. Local tracks draw small-bettor spending that harms nearby merchants, underscoring gambling as a snare for all but operators.
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Peterson
Las Vegas
Nevada
Reading Times
Night of a New Year Shutdown and War News
Twenty years ago on December 31 1942 reports detail Soviet forces pushing 13 towns deeper into the winter offensive and repelling new German counterattacks. Other items note New Year closures for Corry and Jamestown industries while churches hold services. Naval action near Guadalcanal claims enemy cargo ships and the Ohio River flood relief spreads through Pittsburgh to Pomeroy.
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Moscow
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Russia
Corry
Defense Industries
Ajax Iron Works
Raymonds and Corry-Jamestown
Aero Supply
Neow-Enpared
The Spoken Word Ts Like the Air The Printed Word Ts Ali
Readable fragments reflect a short cultural note on spoken and written word form, hinting at a discussion or comparison between live speech and printed text with possible author or venue references. The item remains compact and curatorial in tone.
Enigred at the Post Oller of Corry Pa
Second class mail matter charges listed for Corry Pennsylvania. Rates include 450 per year and 50 cents per week with a 1400 annual figure in advance.
Painting Wish Turns to Laughs in Christmas Tale
Jim Bishop recalls a Christmas where art books and a canvas replace expected gifts. He paints a restless coastal scene while family commentary grows, ending with a boastful portrait of a flamenco dancer and a single striking eye.
Tax burden studied in Government Finance report
The Tax Foundation's biennial Facts and Figures on Government Finance says the 1962 tax receipts across federal, state, and local levels total $140 billion, with government spending at $174 billion and gross debt at $279 billion. Per family, taxes amount to $3,005 and spending $3,739, while debt per family reaches $8,129.
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Kennedy Dlown
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Congress
Tax Foundation
Foundation
Kennedy
United States
Five Pa. Deaths Blamed on Weather and Snow Drift
Five Pennsylvania deaths are linked to a severe winter storm as drifts blocked highways and streets. Police reported a man from Boyertown died after his car stalled and he collapsed while pursuing his hat blown off by wind. Road crews worked to free motorists, with closures on Route 611, old Route 22, Route 23, Route 191, the Lehigh Valley Thruway, and Route 29. Traffic halted in Scranton as drifts three to four feet high.
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B.D. 2
Easton
Reading
Hamburg
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Allentown
Emmaus
Scranton
Pennsylvania Turns Commission
Weather Bureau
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Harrisburg
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Wilkes- Sarre
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Erie
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Bradford
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How To Live Within Your Income
A guidance piece urges readers to review last year’s finances to improve 1963 budgeting. It suggests tracking yearly income against fixed expenses and normal living costs, then dividing into monthly portions to manage surprises like a $400 insurance premium. It cautions against overuse of installment buying and excessive charitable spending.
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University of Michigan
Feeley
Money smarts and saving tips from a columnist
A financial column offers guidance on living within means and avoiding high interest. It urges separate emergency savings, monthly plans, and wise budgeting for gifts and installments, with figures on stockholders and atoms as context. It cites Mary Feeley for reader questions.
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Mary Feeley
Americana Quips and Facts From Hal Boyle Highlights
A collection of short quips and trivia from Hal Boyle including old timer jokes about winters and truth, quotes attributed to presidents, notes on Tokyo newspapers, and varied tidbits on weather, literature, and biology. The tone mimics a light, opinionated roundup of amusing or curious observations.
Scranton Ball Prize Won By Wilkes-Barre Pro
D Alcorn a retired Wilkes-Barre supervisor won two box seats at the inaugural ball after predicting governor Scranton's total vote. He forecast 2 245 000. official tally 2 424 918. Contest by the Republican State Committee drew about 2 000 entries.
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D. Alcorn
Wilkes-Barre
Alcorn
Scranton
State Elections Bureau
Republican State Committee
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