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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1966
Page
2
In Our Opinion the rise of TV personalities in campaigns suggests voters favor showmanship over policy. Actors like Murphy Reagan Kennedy are cited, but the piece argues that a matinee idol may thrill on screen yet fail in office, urging cautious selection beyond charisma.
Paul Harvey voices change in Selective Service rules as college students face possible drafts, signaling a shift away from student deferments. He notes January call of 92,000 and questions how older generations can justify continued exemptions while urging more education.
A reader asks if a apartment owner may bar un married males and if that is lawful or discriminatory. The response cites the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act banning racial or religious discrimination in housing but notes no marital status provision. Another question asks about sibling inheritance and long term occupancy rights among heirs.
Yesterday's memories recount President Truman canceling a planned Florida vacation to handle the labor and grain supply crisis. The White House cited an immediate critical situation needing his personal attention. Locally, Corry stores saw flour shortages as the national announcement influenced domestic food demand. Also noted: William Bird Peiffer dies at 76 in Corry. Angelo Frisina to join New York Giants in spring training in Miami. Past Exalted Rulers Night delighted Corry Elks with a male chorus performance including Ave Maria.
Four decades ago the Phoenix Hotel on East Main Street received extensive improvements costing thousands of dollars under owner J B Patterson who aims to open a first class cafeteria next week. Nearby, VFW post meets to discuss a city community building project and the N C C Club hosts a big old fashioned dance at the state armory. The Baptist Philathea Class hosted a tureen supper for about 100 guests with Lena Thurston and Mrs Barton Smith coordinating the event.
The Associated Press notes events on February 8 across history. Key items include 1904 Russo-Japanese War beginnings at Port Arthur, 1910 Boy Scouts of America incorporation, 1935 Philippine Commonwealth Constitution adoption, 1942 Singapore reinforcements, 1956 Mindszenty release, and JFK remarks on the missile gap amid aging headlines and archival notes.
Hal Boyle notes mail reveals quirky truths such as a motorcycling boom with about 700000 enthusiasts and a higher motorcycle death rate than cars. He cites Rockefeller wearing a wig, world population growth, desert heat, tranquilizer cautions, and a mix of breezy facts and quotes from Tennyson and Pius V.
History shows Sen. Fulbright pressed Gen. Julius Klein about his $150,000 annual role as a West German agent who wrote speeches and planted stories. Klein testified to German ties, Adenauer’s circle, and Bonn’s influence, while Dodd and Abs figures emerged in a web of confidential memos and German bankers linked to attempts to reclaim German property.
A memo mentions Dr Gerhard Hempel a former mayor and secretary of the Society for a German organization. It notes his public interests in the United States and records inquiries about his role and status.
Prices may rise faster in the weeks ahead due to weather and booming demand. Food costs edge up because Florida and other regions face bad weather, while production lags. Credit demand grows, limiting surplus capacity. economists warn inflation could persist as money supply outpaces goods.
Fragmentary text from the Corry Evening Journal mentions Detroit Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia offices and Associated Press exclusive status. It references postal usage, carrier delivery, and display ads, with publication date unspecified.
Dr Coleman explains that adolescence is a time of rapid physical and emotional growth and that the patient–doctor relationship should shift from pediatric care to a physician who specializes in adolescent medicine or a general practitioner attuned to teen needs. Readiness for a solid teen doctor bond, addressing menstrual and emotional changes, and guiding through puberty are emphasized, with guidance on choosing a suitable physician.
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