In Our Opinion The Easy Way Out
The Erie city council pursues a politically convenient vote on fluoridating water. Mayor Williamson and Councilman Cannavine back putting the measure to the public, arguing that public health benefits justify the step while opponents fear unfounded risks. The columnist suggests the easy path masks informed debate and questions future civic choices.
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Eric’s
Willamson
Michael Cannavine
Cannavine
New York
Cost of living climbs amid uncertain winter outlook
The report shows rising living costs continues into winter with December and yearend figures up from 1962. Economists note gradual inflation is likely, while weather and services contribute to higher prices. Consumers fear renewed price increases if demand grows, though supply remains adequate and capacity idle in parts of industry.
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New York
Congress
Dear Mr Bishop letter from a troubled mother
A 35 year old mother of four, two daughters and a granddaughter, writes from prison about her past crimes and rehabilitation efforts. She describes time in a mental asylum and a women’s prison, an attempt at college entrance, writing ambitions, and a plea for belief and support from others, including a reader like Jim Bishop. She reflects on aliases used, guilt, and a desire for friendship and stability for her children.
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Mr. Bishop
Jim Bishop
WWII era blasts and Pacific island invasion update
Twenty years ago on January 21 1944 reports describe a massive naval task force burying tons of explosives against Japanese defenses around the invasion of the Marshall Islands. Washington weighs a hard peace for Japan while some officials push a three point plan to cripple Japan’s war making economy. Corry may become a stopover in a new air parcel service proposed by All American Aviation. Local bowling highlights cover sensational scoring with Eyald Carlson leading a 146 pin block, Dyckes totals and Dunlap Cragg victory in a $50 stake sweepstakes.
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Pearl Harbor
Marshall Island
Washington
Amecan
Japan
Eyald Carlson
Bill Dyckes
Bill Dunlap
Harold Cragg
Carlson
Dyckes
40 Years Ago Precautionary steps over scarlet fever threat approved
Dr N Troy Gillette and Health Officer Dunkle had proposed safeguards to prevent a scarlet fever outbreak in the city. County medical examiner Dr Ro Miller from Evie approved the plan after his state inspection. Missing fragments note the era and local officials involved.
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N. Troy Gillette
Dunkle
Ro. Miller
Evie
Corry
State Health Department
The orderly person and life's disorder, Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle laments the compulsively neat as a social vice and praises chaos. He contrasts hoarders with discarders, mocking the fixation on order while celebrating disorder as natural and essential to living. He laments how neatness drains spontaneity and turns life into a salvage operation.
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New York
Boyle
Corry Journal Masthead and Postal Notice
Publication details and staff list for Corry Evening Journal with editors and publishers. Includes postal mailing rates and service terms, noting second class mail and annual subscription prices.
Drew Pearson Reports Johnson Finances and Baker Confusion
Column recalls LBJ era finance tangled with Bobby Baker and Robert C Baker. It details mortgage by Robert C. Bak er, purchase of a $584 stereo set, and a Nixon era life insurance policy, with Phil Graham arranging the mortgage and Reynolds managing advertising costs. Mount Vernon park plans confront Rep Kirwan and Maryland real estate interests.
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Phil Graham
The
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Baker
Reynolds
Ktbc-Tv
Lady Bird Johnson
Johnsons
Johnson
Interior Department
Mount Vernon
Senate
Kirwan
Senate House
Accokeek Foundation
Don Reynolds
What Is The Law What Is The Law Q A Passenger
A reader asks about recovering medical expenses after an automobile crash when the other driver has no insurance or money. The answer discusses pursuing a lawsuit to obtain a judgment, which could be satisfied later if assets appear, and may suspend the driver’s license until payment. It suggests consulting a local attorney to explore obtaining funds to cover expenses.
Rights Bill Up For House Debate
A draft civil rights bill faces House debate with provisions to ban racial discrimination in public accommodations and support equal employment opportunity enforcement. It also aims to empower federal agencies to cut funds for segregating programs and seeks to strengthen voting rights and school integration measures, with Frances Bolton noted for preserving the Mount Vernon view.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Civil Rights Commission
Frances Bolton
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