Corry Area School Taxes Rise Yet Local District Remains Sound
In a state of the union message President Nixon pressed court questions on school funding by property taxes. The Corry Area School District shows taxes nearly double in ten years yet remains financially stable, building new schools and maintaining efficiency without faulting local taxpayers. The piece argues against funding schools in other areas.
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Congress
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Corry Area
Corry
Pennsylvania
Jumping to conclusions in a wry New York moment
A collection of satirical musings questions love, money, and fame while weaving in sharp notes on middle age and social vanity. The piece riffs on the ironies of power and aging, then shifts to a critical, token economic audit of Vietnam era aid programs and Phoenix operations, highlighting mismanagement, bloated payrolls, and lack of regional planning.
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New York
Theda Bara
America
ASD
John Benz
Phoenix
Lying Vietnam Report Sparks Secret Ratings by SANE
Jack Anderson exposes a secret evaluation of Presidential candidates by SANE, revealing a sophisticated but failing Vietnam project hidden under security labels to fund more government spending. The liberal group rated candidates since 1956 on military budgets and arms issues, giving McGovern the sole preferred rating.
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Vietnam
Pentagon
CIA
Letter as a will how valid after death concerns estate distribution
A signed letter describing wishes may, with formalities, be treated as a will. If unwitnessed, signature proof by two familiar persons is possible but unlikely to hold. Lawyers' involvement greatly helps ensure proper disposal and avoids slim chances of validity.
Congress Awol Question Sparks Move for 60% Vote Rule
Senator Margaret Chase Smith denounces absenteeism in Congress and proposes a constitutional amendment to remove any member who votes less than 60 percent. She cites moonlighting, campaigning, and travel as causes, calling the practice a disgrace while urging full‑time duty and accountability.
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Congress
Corry 1952 Police 48 Hour Week Decision
Corry reports a 48 hour week will continue for its nine policemen. Gov John S Fine rejected a 44 hour week proposal for third class city policemen. Local items note a canasta club winner and a planned baseball clinic at the Junior High gym. Local hires include W E Gibson joining Hepler Motor Company. Knights of Columbus hold undefeated status in YMCA Class A after a 97 to 25 win. A quoted civic reflection closes with a roster of state and federal officials.
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Corry
John S. Fine
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