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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1970
Page
2
In Our Opinion the Solvent Majority should join the Silent Majority to demand relief from heavy tax burdens. The piece argues middle income Americans pay taxes, borrow to cover the gap, and pay interest on interest, urging protests to push Washington and Harrisburg to economize and ease taxation without welfare.
Washington observers note a cooler dynamic between President Nixon and Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield versus the Johnson era with Everett Dirksen. Dirksen leveraged influence and appointments, while Mansfield and Nixon prefer protocol and gentle mutual caution in legislative dealings.
A profile contrasts Mike Mansfield with Dirksen, showing Mansfield as steady and private while Nixon enables brief, nonpartisan discussions. The piece notes Mansfield’s routine White House suggestions, rare public favors, and a cautious, courteous relationship with the President. It also mentions political figures like Proxmire, Texaco inquiries, and Pennsylvania's Casey and Shafer in broader political context.
A citizen critique attacks the draft lottery as unfair and outdated. It advocates ending conscription in favor of a volunteer force of highly trained tech specialists, arguing older generations should cede leadership while letting youth mature and guide future security.
A reader-voiced critique of medical ads and common remedies, arguing many overstate benefits. It urges caution with aspirin and vitamins, debunks antiseptics and eye washes, warns against unneeded sun exposure, and advises seeing a doctor for persistent symptoms.
It recounts council instructing the city solicitor to draft an ordinance fining pedestrians who duck under downed railroad crossing gates. It also mentions women teachers hosting a party at Corry Senior High, plans for a bridge party and style show, and hospital auxiliary meeting with President Mrs. J. Fred Kinley. The report lists a tire company manager appointment and a High School production of Aunt Lucia with a flapper chorus.
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