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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1962
Page
4
A critical piece attacking land seizure for national parks. The author blames population growth and federal action, citing Udall and Ranchers in Kansas, Cape Cod, and Michigan. The piece argues grassland takeovers threaten farms and livelihoods, predicting public backlash.
The article traces historical shifts in the workweek from 70 to 40 hours and imagines further cuts to 20 and 10 hours. It argues wages would rise per hour to match current earnings, then satirically notes the impossibility of earning money at zero hours and examines the economic catch of hourly pay versus hours worked.
Yesterday reports tied to the Corregidor assault near Manila Bay as Japanese forces press the attack cited at Corry Fort with violence. Alderman B Porter will hold hearings this afternoon after arrests linked to a brewing disturbance outside Roseys Restaurant on East Main Street.
Pasadena reports indicate representatives from the Big Ten and Big Five conferred on restoring the annual Rose Bowl contract. The talks centered on renewing an agreement that would run after the 1960 game, following the forest of drafts and revisions.
The Corry Evening Journal reports a public notice about business and printing operations tied to the Chamber of Commerce and local production management. The item mentions press or printer activities and an office in Corry with various names and roles implied but unclear details due to OCR. It references a weekly rate and potential city notices.
The piece cites George Sokolsky and Keluckhohn analyzing State Department weaknesses. It argues the department’s staff and structure hinder decisive action, with 23,000 employees and 3626 foreign service officers. It claims junior officers avoid responsibility, and the system rewards caution over risk, contributing to policy failures across administrations.
Reporter Jim Bishop recounts a chaotic dinner with ten including six children at Shadowbrack. The headwaiter jokes about seating, while families juggle high chairs, napkins, and noisy antics. Jim notes the scene, children’s antics, and a few sympathetic glances from other diners during a bustling, noisy meal.
The piece discusses congressional scrutiny of Washington fiscal plans and the impact of federal outlays on industry, jobs, and interest rates. It notes defense spending boosts production and employment, with expectations of FY starting July 1 pushing up revenue and keeping the budget near balance. It also includes a narrative aside about a social gathering and a family's plans.
Erie County Bible Clubs launch Sky Pilots contest to recruit 10,000 listeners in six weeks ending February 12. Corry club leader Mrs. Murray Raymond says boys and girls aged 6 to 14 will try to attract listeners to Sky Pilots on WICU at 11 30 Saturday mornings. Two top winners receive a transistor radio and their club will telecast.
James Marlow analyzes how Kennedy and Eisenhower navigated a changing presidency. He notes a shift toward more sophisticated politics and a preference for compromise over slam-bang clashes as global tensions with communism rise.
County officials report 27 highway fatalities in the year, a new record low following prior high years. Of the deaths, 19 were on dry roads and 17 involved single vehicles. Officials note certain private crossing incidents are not counted in highway death totals.
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