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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1969
Page
2
In Our Opinion a Harrisburg gathering of city finance chief and treasurer warns of looming tax changes and labor costs for municipalities. Proposals include compulsory arbitration, new revenue sources, possible hikes in municipal income and occupational taxes, and hesitance about federal tax sharing. Negativity surrounds fiscal official meetings as usual.
Drew Pearson vents about crime on television and Nixon’s anti crime program. He notes limits of presidential power over families and urges citizens to bolster at risk youths through stable homes and community support, citing immigrant communities and the need for targeted help for law abiding Negro families in cities.
Paul Harvey urges a single nationwide emergency number 911. He cites trials in Haleyville Huntington and New York City, FBI head Hoover endorses it, and cites police response gains. He notes AT&T costs and urges citizens to petition local officials to adopt the system.
State Representative Forest Hopkins of North East can be reached at the State Capitol in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Senator James Willard from Mercer County can be reached at the State Capitol. U S Senators Hugh Scott and Richard Schweiker can be reached at the Senate Office Building in Washington DC. Congressman Joseph Vigorito of Erie can be reached at the House Office Building in Washington DC.
Brief chronicle of notable events on February 6 across history. Mentions include wars, treaties, independence, and royal deaths involving nations such as Britain France Mexico and the United States, with references to 1778 1867 1953 and 1945.
Inflation and high interest rates strain buyers and renters. A 6 percent mortgage versus 7.5 percent or higher changes monthly payments, with $35,000 loans costing $173.11 versus $201.40 per month. Rising rents and potential equity growth argue for action, though rates remain volatile and new tables extend to 10 percent.
A humorous Hal Boyle piece on making a will with a comically humble client. A downtown law office, junior partner Smuggles, and a lone $1 lottery ticket frame a satirical look at estate planning for ordinary wealth and the human urge to protect assets. The scene ends with a $51.11 fee and a paradoxical sense of security.
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