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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1971
Page
2
In Our Opinion the idea of charging news media for occupying the capitol press room is criticized. A former legislator and a media observer warn that restricting access would hide government from the public and reduce objectivity. The piece argues secrecy is the enemy and defends the media’s role in covering state affairs.
Reporters note Bayh campaign fund raising, with Bayh denying unions’ influence and insisting no money from labor groups. Sources claim monthly contributions range from twenty five thousand to three hundred thirty thousand dollars as Bayh pursues presidential aims.
The exchange covers how assessments should reflect true market value and the process for challenging unfair increases, plus tax exemptions for charitable bequests. It notes that increases after repairs may exceed repair costs due to market changes and neighborly value shifts, with appeals possible to local boards and courts.
A witness describes public proceedings with sharp words and a demand for arrest. The narrative shifts to Miami Beach where clergymen conduct house to house collections. Lenny forms the Afro American Mission Society, pledges ten percent to Africa, keeps ninety for himself, buys a leopard skin car, and targets lonely widowed or divorced women.
In Corry this week 20 years ago residents faced city and school tax assessments at 29 to 44 percent of market value per the State Tax Equalization Board. A holiday eve dance at Corry Country Club featured Glenn Middleton and a four piece band from 9:30 to 1:30 with dining. Harold Bus Brown and Bill Dyckes topped a local golf tournament at the club. Castor posted a 278. An urgent $300 Community Chest appeal sought summer relief funds. A long excerpt reflects on Lenny Bruce and changing attitudes toward obscenity and free expression, noting legal battles and cultural shifts.
A light column riffs on dropping trivial anxieties during hot months and asks cheeky questions about public figures, fashion, and money. It ends urging readers to shop at Corry Stores for sensible spending.
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