In Our Opinion There Must Be A Better Way
A western city tackles traffic hazards from a post office letter box placed far from drivers. Proposals include a curb island, drive through lanes, or relocating the box to reduce cross traffic and potential crashes. Also covered is a federal theft wave of food stamps totaling over 1 million dollars, with arrests and measures by the Agriculture Department to curb losses.
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Corry
Center Street
South Street
Agriculture Department
West Virginia
Drama Over Health Bill and Deaf Students Face Uncertain Funding
The 519.7 billion Health, Education, and Welfare appropriation bill faces a veto by President Nixon, risking funding for thousands of scientists and students including 1,000 deaf students at Gallaudet College. Gallaudet, spanning 92 acres in northeast Washington, has seen rising crime and needs security upgrades funded at about 315,000. Also noted is John Banzhaf’s FTC challenge over candy cigarettes and trademark issues aimed at protecting children's health.
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Gallaudet College
Gallaudet
Nixon
Banzhaf
FTC
Help For Commuters by Paul Harvey
Public transportation logjams threaten major cities with paralysis and workers’ days swollen by two to four hours. George Meany cites congestion while Tokyo Brussels and Cleveland show progress. Cleveland runs 957 buses 108 coaches and pays its way. New York aims 4.5 trillion riders daily with varied transit modes as projects, funding, and futuristic tech loom.
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Cleveland
Ice Fishermen Brave Cold and Perch Haul Near Harrisburg
A chilly ice fishing tale recalls long hours on wind swept lake ice where a perch tally rises and a massive walleye is bragged about by an old salt. The narrator, after a brief burst of luck, retreats toward land as frost bites and the day ends with a return to warmth near the state capital. Officials listed include Forest Hopkins and James Willard with U.S. Senators Hugh Scott and Richard Schweiker and Representative Joseph Vigorito.
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Dave Whitney
Associated Press
Spirit Lake
Iowa
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Jake
Minnesota
Snowmobile Explosion By George Cookles
A reader-penned column examines the rising popularity of snowmobiles, praising their freedom while urging restraint and sensible regulation. It notes dangers from accidents and hidden hazards like barbed wire, questions age limits for young riders, and calls for lawful controls to protect property and public safety.
Law on age to obtain pistol permit for hunting
The Uniform Firearms Act in Pennsylvania bars delivering any firearm to anyone under eighteen, regardless of use such as hunting. The act excludes hunting rifles and shotguns. Those under sixteen must have a safety course certificate to qualify for licensing. Happened In Corry January 24, 1950.
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Corry
State Armory Board
Corry Evening Journal Publication Details
Corry Evening Journal lists Wes South Strap Corry as city, George R Sampie publisher and William Eaton general manager. John McLarabhin is pressroom foreman. Associated Press content used exclusively, with second class postage paid at Corry. $17.08 yearly in advance, 18.09 rail, ten cents per copy, seventy cents per week. Display advertising deadline a.m. prior publication.
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Wes! South Strap
Corry
George R Sampie
William Eaton
John McLarabhin
Associated Press
Nis
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