Shapp pushes for committed delegates at Democratic convention
In a broader view of party reform, Governor Milton Shapp presses for commitment of Pennsylvania delegates to a presidential candidate. The piece argues for delegate independence and electoral processes, noting DNC rule changes and the case for direct primaries over conventions while defending the conscience of delegates in Miami.
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Milton Shapp
Pennsylvania
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Shapp
Miami
Savings rates to drop as borrowers switch roles
New York and Washington reports note savings account rates are likely to fall by a quarter to half a percent as money supply eases. Series E and H bonds remain attractive, and small investors may return to stocks. Jimmy the Greek bets on Muskie and Nixon reflect shifting political odds.
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New York
Federal Reserve
First National City
Crocker National
San Francisco
Jimmy the Greek predicts Dem and GOP nominees
Jimmy the Greek visits Brookins and shares odds on the 1968 race. He cites delegate strength, backing, staff, and poll ratings with Ohio and Illinois as bellwethers. Muskie leads Dem odds, Nixon tops Republicans. Lindsay and Wallace given chance over McGovern.
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Ohio
Illinois
The perfect child of God by Jim Bishop
The narrator recalls Grandma Bishop a stern Irish woman who cared for him in a crowded Newark Avenue rooming house. She spoke of distant origins, kept quiet grief after multiple losses, and valued tea and duty while clinging to memories of a past life.
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Grandma Bishop
Jim
Fifth Street
Grandma
Farren Ferris
Malta
Straits of Gibraltar
Mary Murphy Bishop
Chip
Corry liquor license filing and local notices at Route 6
An application for a retail liquor license was filed with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for the premises once home to Marty's Fireside Restaurant on Route 6, west of Corry, naming several local residents as interested parties. Also noted are PTA speaker Dr J Guy Butters, a Beaverett Club dance at the Junior High, and a 40 years ago item about Congressman McFadden addressing Kiwanis and Rotary.
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Corry
Pennsylvania Liver Corntra Board
Marty’s Fireside
Route 6
J. Guy Butters
Fairview Pta
Butters
Louis T McFadden
Hoover
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Corry Journal invites brief reader communications
The Corry Journal requests concise legible letters addressing a single subject. Authors must include signature and return address for publication and understand that submissions may be condensed with no responsibility assumed for statements made.
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The
Corry Journal
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