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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1964
Page
4
The Red Cross bloodmobile visits Corry tomorrow to collect blood, described as the gift of life. The Corry Memorial Hospital staff endorse the appeal, urging readers to pledge to donate a pint and make time for this life saving act.
A columnist cites 17 recent conscripts across Army Navy Marine Corps and Air Force embracing enlistment for personal reasons rather than service. They dismiss patriotism as corny, lamenting shrinking love of country, and urging readers to ask others if they are patriots to expose the era’s stance.
The text outlines two key points about contracts with minors. First, if a minor reaches majority but delays choosing to repudiate or fulfill the contract within a reasonable time, the contract becomes enforceable against the minor. Second, if a minor is independent and the contract covers necessities like food or lodging, it is enforceable even against the minor.
Gov. Scranton spoke on the state's industrial development program at a luncheon with national industrial leaders. The event, the third of its kind, was sponsored by Thomas B. McCabe, chairman of Scott Paper Co.
Pacific Fleet headquarters reports Japan suffered its first postwar air strike on Truk as Allied forces weigh the possibility of a prolonged assault. Naples Allied HQ notes heavy six hour shelling at Anzio but says enemy attacks were repulsed. Local notes include Veterans of Foreign Wars purchasing a vacant West Park Place lot for a club home and high school football plans canceled for next year. 40 years ago Corry Kiwanis banquet announced along with telegraph teamwork gains and several local obituaries and injuries.
Hal Boyle profiles Dorothy Loudon, a singing comedienne famed for 1500 saloon songs, three hair washes weekly, and train trips. The piece notes her nonneurotic stance, view on women in comedy, early life in New Hampshire, drop from Syracuse to Manhattan, rise to 1962 TV stardom, and hobbies like painting, writing material, cooking, and sewing. Her philosophy centers on doing her best without relying on others.
Erie County faces a surge of civil suits seeking more than ten thousand dollars as state law changes shift the line between Supreme Court and Superior Court. Attorneys note plaintiffs may list in excess of ten thousand while actual demands vary, with filings sometimes far surpassing or undershooting the real claim.
Police in Lagos reported yesterday that a number of people were killed and eight injured in clashes linked to tribal violence in northern Nigeria. The authorities did not specify exact casualty figures in the brief communication.
The fragment shows the Corry Evening Journal masthead with staff roles and office addresses in New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia and local notices. It lists publisher Gentue R Sample, general manager William Eaton, advertising manager Allan Hasbrouck, foreman G. Ty Bergman and other staff. It mentions Associated Press exclusive rights and subscription rates and locations for mailing and publication dates.
Paul Harvey critiques double standards in business and politics. He argues businessmen gain respect and recourse through money while politicians face disdain for bribes, urging consistency in public service. He notes access differences, time on duty, and rewards for effort versus sacrifice.
Clymer FFA outlines spring activities including county events, parliamentary contest and public speaking, with two candidates for the Empire Farmer Degree to be interviewed. Members plan soil, cattle, and crop judging, crop demonstrations, and a Tulip Festival float.
Washington D C column notes Karl Mundt picked Zens Gurley and Gary Gage of Pierre for West Point despite a Dec shoplifting incident at Riggs High School. The piece details broader concerns about teen shoplifting among athletes, plus political commentary on Vietnam, Goldwater, and media relations.
A fragmented local notice references Mrs Will observing tomorrow afternoon with friends at 6444 Nordla. It mentions Mrs Judge singing and hosting duties, a class center event, and March 17 plans with Mrs Eagle and others at Plaza banque in Columbus.
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