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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1967
Page
2
The piece cites National Industrial Conference Board data showing a median US age of 28 with nearly 200 million people. It argues a younger populace lacks historical experience and may empower politicians to push popular fallacies, risking liberty for security and long term affluence.
State Senate Majority Whip Albert R. Pechan of Armstrong County asks reintroducing a parental responsibility bill. It would hold parents liable up to 200 for damage caused by their children. The Norristown Times Herald notes the merit but questions legislative approval.
In a satirical column Hal Boyle jokes that shrinking humans could ease overcrowding. He notes babies today weigh less at birth yet grow taller and heavier later, and envisions a future with smaller people and machines to fit urban space.
Firefighters were summoned to the East Main Street home of Chris Christiansen yesterday afternoon to tackle a chimney fire that threatened the residence. The blaze was contained to the chimney with minimal damage. Blaine Kincaid was elected president of the National Bank of Corry by the directors after the stockholders met. Dr Paul Weed of Union City will oversee Dr P G Wood’s dental offices during Wood’s absence as he and Mrs Wood depart for Rochester Minnesota for hospital treatment.
The fragment notes publishing details for The Corry Evening Journal including publisher and general manager names, republication rights, AP dispatch use, and postal/carrier rates with a late 19th or early 20th century tone. It mentions advertising deadlines and territory distribution.
Jim Bishop profiles comedian Shelley Berman discussing his volatile quest for laughter, faith, and meaning. He reflects on failure and success, his marriage to Sarah Herman, adoption of Joshua, and future plans with another child, while debating Christianity and moral questions.
Drew Pearson offers the opposite view to William Manchester on the Kennedy Johnson tensions after Kennedy's assassination. The piece details delays in Dallas including the coroner, the casket, Air Force One, and Johnson’s swift oath on the plane, with quotes from Kilduff and O'Donnell about conduct and dignity.
The article surveys 1960s era predictions from the National Planning Association and others, projecting a 1975 population near 225 million and a GNP around 281 billion dollars. It notes forecasts vary from 1.13 to 1.9 trillion dollars for 1975 and questions their accuracy given information limits.
Dates of significance include 1942 Japan declared war on the Netherlands and invaded Indonesia. 1805 Michigan Territory created. 1861 Alabama seceded from the union. 1965 Missouri abolished slavery. 1897 Alaska Canada boundary dispute arbitration treaty. 1949 San Diego first snowfall in 99 years. Also notes on Macmillan pledge and Kennedy State of the Union. Lal Bahadur Shastri's death and Kashmir troop withdrawal context.
Dr Coleman outlines bursitis causes and treatments including cold compresses and avoiding direct heat. Severe cases may need local anesthesia, cortisone, or antibiotics for infections. X rays and ultrasonic therapy are used in select patients. surgery if calcium forms. Caution against aggressive exercises or chiropractic manipulation.
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