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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1967
Page
2
In our 1967 opinion piece the writer reflects on democracy noting Churchill’s quote about it being the worst form of government yet better than all others. They urge constructive criticism over empty complaints and acknowledge Vietnam as a troubling challenge to be endured.
New York AP reports that Boeing is named contractor and General Electric engine supplier for the American supersonic airliner but no schedule for the project exists. Johnson cannot predict construction start, and critics question need, technology, and financing. Development may near 5 billion dollars with 75 percent government funding.
Jim Bishop reports a Christmas Day mishap as Big John, 83, slips in a one way zone between bed and bathroom. A leather chair snaps him on the chest. he endures the pain with whiskey faith and holiday humor as family clucks and gifts are exchanged.
Washington hearings reveal how Congressman Adam Clayton Powell used subordinates to create travel records. Testimony shows flights booked under staff and relatives names, including Miss Corinne Huff and Mrs Emma Swann, for trips between Washington New York Miami and Europe.
Senator Theodore G. Bilbo attempted a third term oath at the Senate bar but was blocked by Senator Taylor who challenged the move. The incident halted the oath as tensions rose in Washington. A separate note mentions the Pennsylvania Gas Co drill reaching 3 000 feet at Carter Hill after penetrating hard limestone. Jack Sawyer won a $250 Rex Theatre prize at a Thursday evening drawing.
Fire believed started by an overheated stove yesterday afternoon nearly destroyed the house at 1067 East Main Street. The property is owned by Howard Loveland and was occupied by C. C. Nichols and family. no injuries were reported.
Hal Boyle reports from Manchester England where the Southern Hotel showcases Confederate and Lone Star flags in its dining and bar areas. Owner John Ridley, a Quick-Draw Club official, discusses his Southern affinity and love of Americans while recounting wartime memories and hosting gun culture with handmade holsters and Western rifles. A separate notice notes Charles Cronin of R F Livermore Co announcing a closing sale and hotel management changes at Hotel Corty.
Medical Q and A column notes gout flare ups from diet alcohol infection and new drugs and mentions colchicine and allopurinol as treatments. It discusses asthma triggered by climate pollen infection smog emotion and temperature changes. Mononucleosis is noted as common in young adults especially students.
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