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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1968
Page
2
The piece argues the federal budget is lean but not efficiently used. It cites Shirley Scheibla and her book Poverty Is Where the Money Is detailing misallocation, overpaid five figure salaries, unverified expenses, and questionable staff qualifications. It urges targeted aid and accountability to ensure funds reach those in need.
Harrisburg column surveys 1964 and 1968 scenes, noting Governor Scranton's rising bid fell short and the Keystone State's reduced push for a presidential frontrunner. It highlights probation and parole costs, public school funding debates, and varied 1967-68 outcomes in education, employment, and training.
Drew Pearson notes shifts from McCarthy era fear to a calmer climate in 1962 Montana. He cites presidents defending scholars, Condon’s work on UFOs, and detractors in Congress delaying most favored nation talks with Czechoslovakia and Romania. He warns against public panic fueled by demagogues Rafferty and Wallace. The piece contrasts past witch hunts with present cautious optimism.
Jim Bishop recalls Rocky a German shepherd with arthritis aging to twelve. The dog guarded the home, refused to bark at burglars, and even helped guide danger with his silent signals. Rocky plans to live on with the family as Virginia Lee adds a new German shepherd pup named Charlie Chan.
On this date in 1811 Venezuela declared independence from Spain becoming the first South American nation to do so. Other events include Napoleon capturing Alexandria in 1798 and Booth founding the Salvation Army in 1865 in London.
The Corry Journal invites readers to submit brief legible letters on one subject only. Letters must include the author’s signature and address for publication, and are subject to condensation with no stated responsibility for contents.
Ad fragment lists pricing for Corey Pennsylvania items with annual, mail, and per copy rates. Mentions sixty five cents weekly and advertising rates. Unable to identify full context or organization due to incomplete OCR.
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