The White Sidewall Swing Editorial
Vince Packard argues status in America now centers on small foreign cars and office luxury. He notes kids chase white sidewall tires as symbols, and a recent prank painted tires black to avoid snob appeal.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1962
Page
4
Vince Packard argues status in America now centers on small foreign cars and office luxury. He notes kids chase white sidewall tires as symbols, and a recent prank painted tires black to avoid snob appeal.
A string of jokes pokes playful fun at a dieter named Thmer and a slows-and-sure approach to weight loss. The quips mock scales, indulgences, and tiny progress as patrons rib a character named Elmer and others, ending with a diner mishap about cold gravy.
Washington officials disclosed today that induction rates are being stepped up to double or triple the peace time rate. Immediate goal appears to be a four million man land force. Federal auto tax clicks will cost 2.09 cents each and go on sale at post offices nationwide. In local sports, Tom Ressler starred as The Carry Merchants upset the Fat, five to win the opening City Cage League game at Junior High. Chuck Williams scored 25 as Steel Aye defeated the First Avenue quintet 56 to something. In ladies play Mary Fiatyscyn posted 22 for Sterling Mk at Recreation Lanes. Hasbrouck was installed as Worthy Master of the local Grange. Walter Lutos faced a close finish on Sciota Road yesterday. Harald H. Ancereeg was transferred from Warren to He chief man of the Corry and Union exchanges. The Saunhewi Commence is under consideration for promiting work locally.
Hal Boyle humor sketches a chef diet talk and a fat man who watches pancakes from a window. The quips touch on dieting, strict bounds, and social meals, with light city club scenes and playful exchange about portion control and indulgence.
A man dies without a will. The estate would be divided under Pennsylvania intestate law with the widow and one child each receiving portions. grandchildren are presumed children of the son and daughter in law, affecting shares. An 18 year old girl leaving home raises questions of parental legal remedies and age. A Pioneer Drug Store dies in Rang City Michigan.
George Sokolsky critiques postwar security bodies and anti-Communist currents, noting Hoover's FBI nonpartisanship and the State Department security bureau's turmoil under McLeod Hanes Bontempo and others. He discusses Pro-American Underground ties, right-wing movements, and the need to shield youths from fear while warning of ongoing Cold War pressures and parental guidance.
James Marlow surveys a rare lull in international strains. Berlin remains tense amid a quiet Congo, Algeria, and Southeast Asia as leaders from Kennedy to Khrushchev prepare for shifts. The world edges toward a return to normal after a fragile period of restraint.
The Titusville Redevelopment Authority chose a two block square downtown district as its first renewal area with boundaries to be determined. Estimated project gross about 1 million dollars. Clifton E. Rodgers & Associates will prepare a federal planning application in weeks for approval and land acquisition, with demolition and construction not before mid 1983.
Ernest Augustus Clark, 60, suffered a 32 caliber revolver wound to his left side and back when his gun accidentally discharged while cleaning. Found by neighbor Mrs Selma Rechner and landlady Mrs Henry Melzer, he was injured at about 4 30 p m and taken to St Vincent's Hospital in serious condition after surgery. Clark, a Pennsylvania Electric Co employee, told detectives the weapon discharged during cleaning. firearm and cleaning gear were in his bedroom.
Chester B Bahn aged sixty eight editor of Figgy Daily trade paper died yesterday during an interview at the Universal International studios. The incident occurred while the journalist was at work in Hollywood. Corry Stores reported.
The proposed 6 billion IMF backed pool aims to defend the dollar and nine other currencies from unusual drains on reserves. United States would contribute two billion, with Britain Germany France Italy Japan Netherlands Belgium Sweden also pledging. The plan would allow temporary borrowing of currencies to settle foreign claims without depleting gold reserves.
Government booklet on radioactive fallout to survive. Free copies available via mail delivery or pickup at post office or Civil Defense center. Government Printing Office contracted 21 printers to produce 25 million copies of the 45 page guide. Individual limits apply.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered addresses and postal service terms. The snippet references Lexington Avenue, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and mortgage and bond terms, with mentions of The Associated Press and delivery rates. No coherent event or person is established for a full news card.
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