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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1957
Page
4
Gov Harriman submits a plan costing 200000 to the Legislature to fight poverty through three pilot programs in upstate urban areas and a rural region. It analyzes census data showing high poverty among families and individuals, with aims to test approaches before statewide expansion.
A commentary on college solvency argues for decisive authority to cut schedules, shift funds, and restore traditional teaching to achieve solvency. It contends universities must reform to avoid reliance on tuition and taxes, urging practical self help over sentiment. Also noted are church outreach ideas, St Valentine observances, and Catholic seminary growth and American Methodist exchange programs.
A fragmentary report discusses Western royalty and Middle East figures visiting or influencing policy. It cites Prince Abdul Tal of Iraq and Abdul Tan as allies, notes loyalty to Baghdad Pact, and references tensions with Jordan, Buii, Sea’s and Egypt amid Western alignment.
In Pennsylvania the new budget boosts subsidies to 57 cents of every dollar, prompting critics to urge local government to bear local program costs. The piece notes waste could drop with better administration and cites a forthcoming North Center Street appliance outlet, plus various local notes on civic life and town events.
The program, sponsored by the Methodist Board of Education, will begin this summer. It grows from the International Christian Youth Exchange, a new interdenominational project, and aims to offer teenagers an abroad adventure.
Channel listings show WBEN Buffalo with varied programs including Our Milas Brooks Buccaneers Headlines and Sports Quiz at 5 to 6:30 PM today followed by films cartoons and late news. Sunday features color tests Western Roundup High Mass Catholic Action Newsreel and sports and quiz shows into the evening.
In Erie yesterday two yes votes and a delay kept a man in conditional supervision after a battery assault charge. Rabtt Manning’s probation was near expiry when, hours before release, he appeared before Judge Elmer L. Evans via Probation Officer Frank.
Yesterday's Memories of Corry reports Riv, pastor of the Christin and Missionary Alliance Church for five years, tendered resignation to accept a call to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Daytona Beach, Florida. The report also notes Mayor Glen Miller’s approval of retaining 20 mile per hour speed signs on East Columbus Avenue, South Center and Union streets, and that City Council rejected a Golden Rule Club petition to modify traffic regulations. Additionally, Council rejected two bids for demolishing the Victoria or Antler Hotel on West Main Street.
Forty years ago the conference considered a sale of the Corry and Columbus car line to the Panama Traction Company. Erie County licenses were granted again as Judge Rossiter issued liquor license decisions. Pennsylvania Gas Company officials reportedly plan rate increases next year. Manning of the YMCA faced probation noncompliance. Judge Evins revoked probation and sent Manning to Allegheny County Workhouse for five to ten months.
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