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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1970
Page
2
The Corry editorial calls for systemic help with kidney dialysis costs, urging state and federal action to prevent families from incurring crippling debt. It notes local efforts and previews a developing plan, while warning against relying on stopgap charity.
The article questions the source of funds for York mayor Yorty’s rise, noting a Citizens for Yorty fund and large sums passing through it. It recounts his poverty after 1954, purchase of a Rooney house via loan, signatures altered on deeds, and the transfer of property to his wife on August 21 1961.
A columnist writes of his wife Mrs B celebrating her forty first birthday and describes her beauty, wit, and domestic talents. He tangentially covers political chatter about tax debates, University funding, and a proposed Erie County race track, then returns to personal notes on family life, shopping habits, and a shared marriage creed. He reflects on Jane Fonda, White House presidents, and his admiration for his wife’s character.
A column recounts House and committee votes in Harrisburg on narcotics centers funding, term lengths for House and Senate members, real estate operator rules, flood-damaged property tax limits, and a ten year sentence for assault on an unarmed guard. It notes liquor law debates, a decorative decanter bill, and a push for taxes on unincorporated businesses and liquor reserves with skeptical commentary on spending and revenue plans.
Hillsboro editor questions rising Washington crime as the Library of Congress cuts closing time to 4 30 p m to allow workers to exit before dark. The piece criticizes Congress for holiday closures and not passing anti crime measures urged by President Nixon.
The Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross plans a 6873 dollar goal for its annual fund campaign starting next Wednesday. Homer Humes hosted a surprise birthday party for Richard Shannon and David Fox last evening, with Christian Endeavor Society members in attendance. Harry Summers and his orchestra from Warren will provide music at this evening's Elks dance, open to Corry Lodge No 100 BPOE members and invited guests, from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Rotary Club at the Hotel Corry endorses the boys band project by a 3 to 4 vote. Corry High School basketball finished 11 wins in 20 games, outscored 542 to 475, with Cochranton the only team to beat Corry on their home floor.
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