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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1972
Page
2
The U S Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment protects Amish religious freedom over state education requirements. The decision, in a Wisconsin case, says there is no mandate to send children beyond the eighth grade.
The decision upholds compulsory school attendance through age 16, noting Amish self-reliance and long history. Critics warn of broad challenges from other groups and individuals seeking to shield children from secular influence. Justice Burger frames the Amish ruling as a limited exception rather than a general revision of statutes. Memories shape life, from Stonewall Jackson to schoolyard marbles, per AP.
The column recalls bygone social norms and comforts, noting scarce indoor toilets, the value of a nickel coffee, and the social ritual of a Saturday bath. It reflects on the 1968 campaign and Nixon Humphrey dynamics, including a claim about Humphrey seeing Saigon cables but avoiding disclosure to shield the Vietnam issue.
The piece notes Kennedy's 61 electoral votes from Illinois Missouri and Texas deciding the presidency amid irregularities cited by Republicans. It recounts Nixon and Kennedy talks at Key Biscayne and Mazo’s series on Democratic shenanigans. It highlights Nixon’s restraint to avoid a constitutional crisis and Kissinger’s warning of possible peace breakthrough in Indochina.
A survey by Paul Heasley of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service shows a continued drop in job openings in the Corry area for a second consecutive month. In other local news, the Chamber of Commerce could not ballot on a bylaws change due to lack of a quorum and VFW Auxiliary members met for a routine session with awards won by Mrs. Caroline Gorney and Mrs. Mildred Sorenson.
A critic traces the Clifford Irving and Edith scandal surrounding a phony Howard Hughes autobiography. He notes the couple’s conviction and argues editors and publishers share blame, while doubting the couple’s remorse and completeness of truth.
Robert Welby reflects on the rewards of his medical drama role. Fans write letters seeking medical diagnoses, while episodes inspire young people to pursue medicine and even deter self harm. A West Virginia plaque honors his inoculation plea boosting public health, and a Des Moines caller prompted urgent care.
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