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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1968
Page
2
Erie County ends 1987 with a 600000 hole. The piece cites chronic budget overestimates and warns the 1988 year will test the new Republican majority to erase the deficit. It notes past criticisms by Fred Lamberton and concerns over spending, revenue forecasts, and tax fears.
Harrisburg reports the record on constitutional changes dominates debate as lawmakers weigh four year terms for House members and four to six year terms for Senate. The issue hinges on constitutional amendment requirements and voter consent.
Fragmentary OCR item notes postage paid at Corey Pennsylvania for the carrier with era pricing. Mentions annual rate and per copy charges with references to prior publication date and periodical terms.
Drew Pearson reports that Adam Clayton Powell courted the White House offering to campaign for better race relations if charges were dropped, and to oppose black power advocates. He later pressed Eisenhower support and sought funds from the Republican National Committee while tax troubles loomed.
Local officials of the Pennsylvania Gas Company face continued cur tailing until at least next week. Archie W Thompson Post youth program shifts from State Armory to St Edwards Gymnasium. Corry Rockets beat Warren All Stars 49 to 45 on junior high floor. 1928 traffic ordinance approved on readings establishing through streets. Andrew Paulson reelected fire chief with Roy Rickerson as assistant.
Jim Bishop curates a humorous spoof on Weight Watchers with jabs at Matty Simmons Enid and Enid's backward name. The piece riffs on celebrities Jackie Gleason Buddy Hackett and Rocky Marciano, jokes about dieting and appetite, and juxtaposes fashion, food, and fame in a breezy column tone.
New York opinion column on speech risks and safety tips for 1968, warning readers to avoid risky remarks that invite trouble. It cites examples of careless statements about courts, taxes, and personal conduct, urging more thoughtful communication.
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