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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1962
Page
4
The piece riffs on the boy who cried wolf from Aesop to critique fluoridation, noting repeated false alarms teach caution and suggesting the editor’s note reveals a stance on public health policy. It frames the fable as a warning about alarmism and trust in civic warnings.
A historical look at how the U S Post Office Department began profitable under Ben Franklin, then faded into losses. It argues that business relies on mail delivery yet Congress subsidizes deficits, totaling billions, and questions the justification for continued subsidies as debt grows.
Sokolsky recalls the Uncle Sam figure as a symbol of the American Way of Life and argues that freedom and opportunity persist. He notes that despite changes in society, a national spirit remains, embodied in the diverse people and institutions across the country.
In a sweeping mock column, Jim Bishop recreates a world crisis as Guatemala declares war on the United States, Soviet Union, and China. The piece parodies Cold War rhetoric with imagined missiles, spacefleets, and a chaotic emergency briefing, highlighting existential fears and geopolitical bravado.
New York reports steel men cheer rising production and earnings while wary of heightened public attention. The Kennedy administration ties wage talks to a no price rise stance, with orders and production strong though stockpiling and summer demand loom. Wages expire in June, keeping a manufacturing outlook positive yet vigilant.
In January 1942 reports describe General MacArthur's forces near Bataan facing a sixth Japanese assault in 29 days. Guatemala considers immediate total disarmament of its internal groups amid global tension, while Britain faces Malay defenses on Singapore Island. A Corry High basketball win highlights Union City action with Sam Baresi starring.
The Rotary Club at Parish Hall welcomed two new members and reported strong attendance at today’s luncheon. Miss Celia Sullivan was named Community Nurse by Corry Red Cross directors. Sixteen seniors intend to enter college this term after a survey of 53 students. Buffalo Black Rocks defeated the Keystones 29 to 21 with sharp long shots by visiting players. Pikré reading enjoyment continues daily in the Corry Journal.
President Kennedy urged Congress to form a new federal department of urban affairs and housing, with Robert C. Weaver as secretary, arguing city planning, housing and population needs require cabinet-level coordination. Congress and party lines split over by passing a 60 day vote or commission study as debates continue.
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In Reims France baker Robert Jactat admitted to spreading tacks outside a rival shop after claiming jealousy over croissant quality. He was fined 60 francs about $125 in court.
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