Our Opinion on Septuagenarians in Congress and the Nation
The piece argues that the United States shifts into the 1970s under leaders born in the 19th century. It portrays Congress as aging, with 15 committee chairs born before 1900 and several over 75. Speaker John McCormack is singled out as a fading force, once dynamic but now frail, amid concerns about leadership succession. The text reflects on the contrast between enduring incumbency and the need for younger, sharper minds.
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Congress
Capitol Hill
Senate
House Committee
Old Dodgers Running Things and the Boiling Power Trio
A dramatic AP inspired snapshot recalls Lyndon Johnson’s death hoax and McCormack’s near presidency, while J Edgar Hoover remains a rigid symbol of law and order at 75. The piece casts both men as aging pillars amid Vietnam, pollution, and Capitol remodeling.
Higher Governments Must Share The Wealth Urging tax reform and local independence
The editorial argues local and state governments bear the tax burden but rely on higher levels for funds. It contends higher governments grab local revenue, reducing funds for cities and schools, and urges leaving more tax money locally. It highlights Dr. George Beto as Texas corrections chief transforming prisoners. It warns against crying adult government and calls for reforms to keep funds local.
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Corry
Erie County
Changing Values Shift Jobs and Wages Across Town
A reader laments altered attitudes toward money and work. He cites a janitor who became a teacher after night study but earns less than in his prior job. A high school graduate daughter starts earning well, while her father, decades at a plant, earns less. A young man with little schooling now makes seven dollars an hour in construction elsewhere.
Get Up When You Fall Down repeaters
Two thirds of all discharges return. Since Dr. Beto started his pre release program recidivism dropped from 66 percent to 11.5 percent. He leads a tough administration where discipline and initiative drive results. The cost per prisoner day fell from 5.50 to 2.37 dollars, sparking debate on the price of success.
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Beto
Corry Evening Journal reflects on work, crime, and labor
Dr Beto argues prisons must retrain men to do necessary tasks after family and church fail. He notes liquor and sex fuel crime, cites signs of resilience near the cellblock exit, and recalls his own boyhood work. The piece laments labor shortages and rising costs hindering services in Corry Pa.
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Beto
Rising packaging waste sparks environmental warning
Grass Roots Opinion notes growing heaps of used packaging that do not degrade and threaten pollution. Dr. George S. Stewart of UC Davis warns of 61 billion annual beverage containers to be disposed of in six years. The Brookings Register emphasizes newspapers educate and inform readers at their convenience.
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Sacramento
Calif
Union Labor Bulletin
America
George S. Stewart
University of California
Food Protection and
Uc-Davis
Brookings
S.D
Register
Open house draws large crowd at Stanford Hose Co event
It Happened In Corry column notes a large turnout for the Stanford Hose Co open house on Sunday. City Council reorganizational session the next morning renamed all past year's appointees to office. Frank Van Tassel joined Martin Motor Sales as a Dodge Plymouth salesman. Also reported are 1930 items: fox taken by Edward Mould and Lyle Showers, and retirements of rural carrier Frank E. Crowell of South Center street after long service.
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Corry Evening Journal
South Street
Corry
George R. Sample
William Eaton
John McLaughlin
Associated Press
AP News
SY Mall
Stanford Hose Co
Frank van Tassel
East Frederick Street
The
Martin Motor Sales
Corry Post Office
Frank E. Crowell
South Center Street
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House
John F. Kennedy
Old Dodgers
By Jack Anderson
Lyndon Johnson
United States
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Hoover
John Dillinger
Baby Face Nelson
J. Edgar
Francis Biddle
Christ
George Beto
Dr. Beto
Texas
Department of Corrections
Texas Prison System
Paul Harvey
St's
By George Cooktis
Grass Roots Opinion
Dodge
Plymouth
Edward Mould
Lyle Showers
Jackson Hill
Spring Creek
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