This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1964
Page
4
Dr. Felix Shubert of the Erie County Health Dept says venereal diseases have surged 60 percent in the past year, reversing earlier gains. He cites penicillin loss of punch, casual attitudes toward sex, and moral disintegration as factors, urging sex education and school curricula to address the issue.
A quirky quote from The Lapesi County Press notes a wife described as a woman who constantly breaks down money figures like fives tens and twenties, reflecting a humorous local caption or opinion facet.
Portland reader humor column recounts a frayed relations scene with a dry cleaner, milkman, and garbage man. The narrator describes miscommunications and daily frictions as neighbors try to ease tensions, including a diplomatic note to the garbage can and wife’s memo on friendly outreach. The piece riffs on household routines and small city life.
Two veteran Senate Democrats Lyndon Johnson of Texas and Wayne Morse of Oregon, longtime rivals, spar over foreign aid now in a Washington battle. Morse recalls Johnson's promise to campaign for him or against him, recounting past lessons on accountability and political honor.
News from Allied headquarters states Japanese forces are reorganizing and refusing to yield strategic territory in the southwest Pacific, signaling a stubborn campaign. Other items note Davison-Fogle Lumber Co begins largest order yet for 57 000 hardwood cradles for Baseline tanks used on pursuit and bombing planes. First Class Petty Officer Red Waff, son of Mrs Kathleen J Wail, served aboard a Catalina flying boat on patrol near New Guinea, which sank a Japanese destroyer. Ty's All-Stars beat Wattsburg Independents 42 35 to start the season. Bud Gumble-Von led with 14. Veterans of Foreign Wars post launches building fund for a new club home. Police raid nets largest local liquor still yet seized. Louis B Sears elected president of the Municipal Club for 1924. Corry authorities suspect a mastermind behind a major dope ring. Harold Rohrbaugh transfers to Fremont. W L Phillips to replace him. Sale of Usher block on West Main announced.
Wright Patman, veteran Texarkana congressman and head of the House Banking and Currency Committee, vows a probe into the Federal Reserve Board. He accuses the central bank of secrecy, notes regular private meetings with leading bankers, and seeks a full participant list from Fed chair William McChesney Martin as he continues his fight to curb powerful banking interests.
In Pennsylvania a husband is presumed to support a deserted wife unless he proves by substantial evidence that her conduct entitled him to a divorce. Desertion alone does not absolve him unless two years pass and a court grants divorce on desertion, after a hearing.
New York AP reports the President aims to halve next year's deficit and push a tax cut, while funding welfare via defense cuts. Businessmen see potential gains from higher consumer spending and lower taxes, yet worry about defense lay offs and plant closures as Congress weighs proposed reductions. Inflation fears hinge on actual receipts versus spending.
The Canadian navy plans to place 14 ships in mothballs by the end of March to cut naval expenditures. The program is expected to save about 7.75 million dollars annually.
Jim Bishop recounts Elizabeth Blackwell born February 1821 in Bristol. Despite ridicule and repeated refusals from medical colleges in the United States, she persists, studied with Dr. Samuel H. Dickson, and earned a medical degree in 1849. After facing internship bans, she travels to Paris to study obstetrics and surgery, losing sight in one eye while treating an infant, ending surgical ambitions.
The text chronicles Elizabeth Blackwell's fight to practice medicine in London and New York, opening the New York Infirmary for Women and establishing the London School of Medicine for Women. It notes her Civil War nursing work, battles against gender bias, and lasting though contested fame, with mention of Marie Zakrzewska and Lucy Stone.
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff roles including publisher George R. Sample and city editor Allan Hasbrouck. It details circulation rates by mail and by carrier, advertising rates upon application, and a display deadline of 9 a.m. on the previous publication date.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.