Navy brass blamed for thwarting whistleblower in fuel theft
In Our Opinion, the paper criticizes Pentagon leaders for disciplining civilian John McGee after he exposed fuel thefts in Thailand. It cites a GAO finding of 5.5 million gallons stolen in 1967, voicing support for civilians leading the Defense Department and condemning high‑ranking officers’ actions.
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Conflict Of Interest In Nixon Inauguration Appointees
Ehrlichman prepares a conflicts notebook for Nixon top appointees and examines Walter Hickel’s Alaska plumbing contract for Anchorage airport. The piece questions Stans’s past bids and notes inaugural events with remarks on ethics and governance.
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The Copy Boy by Jim Bishop recalls the Daily News start
The author marks forty years since joining the Daily News New York as a copy boy earning twelve dollars weekly. He recalls the City Room rush, the author’s early writing attempts, key editors and reporters, the noisy newsroom, bold society and crime stories, and the ritual of early editions.
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Suerkin
Harry Nichols
Teddy Dalton
Open Pennsylvania Legislature Opens 1969 Session Amid Tax Woes
Harrisburg column notes frost and awe as Governor Shafer outlines the state of the Commonwealth. Lawmakers eye a near half billion dollar tax increase amid Democratic opposition while noting opening ceremonies and a bright side of pomp. Also reports on driver age 19 leading in traffic points, and muskrat forage in Venango County. The Corry Journal invites brief letters with signatures for publication.
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House of Relatives
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General Assembly
Corry Evening Journal Local News Notice
The Corry Evening Journal announces publication details with staff names and advertising rates. Mail subscriptions and delivery terms are listed, with the price and period policies for readers.
It Happened In Corry Twenty Years Ago January 10 149
Corry chronicles warm spell with 54 degree highs echoing 1946 Spring like weather despite forecasts for a turn to colder. A New Year program saw 20 Corry Grange No. 55 members meet at the IOOF Hall, postponed from January 1 due to weather. Also noted, Clyde Hall named regular Route 1 mail carrier to fill vacancy from retirement of Lawrence Colegrove. Influenza cases rise with 570 patients under treatment in the community.
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How to Contact Your Elected Officials in State House
State Representative Assemblyman Forest Hopkins serves North East and can be reached at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. State Senator James Willard represents Pulaski Mercer County and can be reached at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Hugh Scott and Richard Schwelker are listed as senators with contact at the Senate Office Building in Washington DC. Congressman Joseph is noted with Washington DC contact details.
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Richard Schwelker
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