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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1968
Page
2
In Our Opinion the Supreme Court upholds a union right to strike against a builder using prefabricated materials under a work protection clause. It opposes elimination of on site work, drawing criticism as a superliberal decision that raises home costs and slows construction. The industry seeks reversal through legislation.
Jim Bishop writes to President Johnson praising health and leisure while critiquing Vietnam policy and national mood. He laments public apathy, distrust in leadership, and the impact of war on American unity. The letter references Vietnam names, Khrushchev, Ho Chi Minh, and calls the presidency a popularity award.
On this date Britain granted de facto recognition to Israel in 1949. A 15-year-old crowned King Edward II in 1827. William McKinley born 1843 in Hiles Ohio. Henry Clay proposed a California free state compromise in 1850. Kansas entered the Union in 1861 as the 34th state.
The notice outlines second class postage and mail rate options, including annual, prepaid and carrier delivery, with per-copy and weekly prices. It mentions renewal and service terms tied to prior publications and indicates a date reference for the previous issue.
Drew Pearson reports on how the House Appropriations Committee hides CIA funding and spends about a billion dollars per minute of national money. Rep. Joelson plans a bold speech criticizing committee procedures and lack of transparency, while praising Chairman Mahon. The piece details archaic rules, closed hearings, and leaks about briefing gaps that fuel concerns over democracy and oversight.
Fire damaged a Corry home yesterday as firemen cut a hole in a bedroom ceiling to reach the blaze. About 100 dollars in damage resulted. Mrs Claude Price inhabited the burning residence on West Pleasant street. The Corry Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America will stage a concert at Ridgway Centen nial High School Saturday at o clock. It is the group’s first fully Corry produced event. Also, Pennsylvan ia Gas Company drilling on Carter Hill paused after an accident injured worker Lee Hagerty. No paper today 40 years ago January 29 1835.
Harrisburg report on Governor Shafer budget shows bipartisan effort to obtain back-up data. Legislature seeks access to material given to Budget Secretary, arguing for earlier budget review. Two hearings exist admin closed and open legislative, with calls to allow legislative analysts at admin hearings to speed up approval and reduce duplication.
The column compiles light miscellany from mailbag musings and cultural tidbits. It cites lipstick used by women, longevity myths, the Year of the Monkey, weight loss via pole travel, Pearl Buck quotes, crude tests of intelligence, forgotten heroes like Edward Whymper, folklore about misfortune, and a Mark Twain quip on money.
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