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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1972
Page
2
The 55 bill package in Harrisburg lowers adult age to 18 for marriage contracts and jobs but forbids beer for 18 year olds. The piece mocks lawmakers for contradictory rules and notes the impact on veterans and youth while urging consistency in state policy.
The legislature debates a 25 slice plan down from 27 with party balance 15 Democrats and 10 Republicans. Irvis criticizes Pittsburgh division. map favored by Republicans. Fineman remains a political focal point amid calls for procedural reform. An 18 year old rights bill passes. 18 to marry allowed. drinking clause blocked. Justices Nix first Black on high court. Pittenger sworn as education secretary. Snowmobile ride ends in last place but amusement.
Secret cables show the United States used the threat of large scale arms to Pakistan to pressure India during the South Asian war. Direct shipments to Pakistan were ruled out yet backdoor support was considered. Cables reveal high level review and pressure on Jordan and Saudi Arabia to influence King Hussein. A separate report discusses seabed rights and US 200 mile limits, while a local item in Alabama exposes a quickie auto registration racket and bipartisan steps to curb it.
A memoir sketch of a father, Big John, a heavy drinker who used liquor to cope with fear and sorrow. The narrator recalls his mother’s scorn, family tensions, and the father’s stubborn moments, hard drinking, and occasional wit. It ends with the father’s final years, a locked liquor cabinet, and a tearful note about Adele distant from home.
A birthday party at the Leslie Upperman home on Spring street honored Terry Lee Upperman on his second birthday, January 10. A Corry Lyceum course will present the McCrea Marionettes in a Marionette version of the Biggest Show on Earth at Corry Senior High School auditorium. Dr. L M Douglas spoke to the Lindsey Hallow PTA on citizenship and church school cooperation.
A long time employee who was moved to a lower classification with reduced pay has limited legal recourse. Without a union or individual contract prohibiting it, there is no discrimination claim if race color religion creed age or national origin are not involved. Employers may shift staff and pay at will if above minimum wage and not violating contracts. the employee may resign and seek other work.
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