Neighborhood Youth Corps Aids Corry Youths In Summer Work
In Corry 40 youths work this summer under the Neighborhood Youth Corps, earning $1.30 an hour and gaining self respect while improving local areas. The program, an offshoot of the Office of Economic Opportunity, may continue through winter via the school system under federal funding. James Bailey of the Greater Erie Community Action Committee supports ongoing NYC work.
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Federal Office of Economic Opportunity
Corry
Nyc
Mead Park
Howard J. Sheen
Ledger
James Bailey
Erie
Greater
Anonymous verse and retiree protest musings from two papers
Grass Roots Opinion from Clarement Minn News finds an anonymous summer themed verse fitting for school closures. J Oneonta Ala Democrat questions retirement planning after gaining vocation proficiency while praising retirees for knowledge gained through experience.
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Claremont
Minn
Oneonta
Ala
Landon Turns to Writing as Bonanza Runs Long
Hollywood veteran Michael Landon on Bonanza diversifying beyond acting says role fatigue drives him to write and direct. He wrote the first show for a script gap, penned 12 Bonanza scripts in total, and directed two. He plans a movie project during the three month fall layoff, writing in long sessions at home in Encino and focusing on characters over plots. He aims to stay contemporary after Bonanza ends and hopes to experiment beyond the Western TV format.
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Michael Landon
NBC
Landon
Paramount
Little Joe
Encino
Cartwrights
Ben
Hoss
Campaign promises in Nixon era and political critique
A critical reflection on Vietnam War policy and US leadership. The piece argues promises from both parties failed or stalled, notes Nixon's ongoing efforts yet persistent issues at home and abroad, and cautions against partisan rhetoric. It emphasizes the presidency as a shared burden and the author’s lifelong Democratic stance.
Lobby-Loving Salons and the Bank Holding Bill Fight
Washington lawmakers and bankers clashed over the bank holding company bill as Chairman Patman led markup in the House Banking Committee. Major banks including First National City Bank and Wachovia pushed for expanded nonbank holdings while lawmakers aligned with bankers, undermining Nixon administration aims to curb bank- owned enterprises.
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House Banking and Currency Committee
Wright Patman
Texarkana
Tex
Jack Yingling
First National City Bank of New York
John Holton
The
American Bankers Association
Matt Hale
ABA
Don Rogers
Association of Registered Bank Holding Companies
Robert Oliver
Sperry and Hutchinson, Inc
S and H Green Stamp Company
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
North Carolina
Rep
Patman
Nixon
First National City Bank of
New York
William Brock
Tenn
Hamlin National Bank
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Chester Mize
Kane
William Stanton
Ohio
Lake County National Bank
Lie Clawson
Calif
Home Bank
Compton
J Glenn Beall, Jr
First National Bank and Trust Company of
Baltimore
Albert Johnson
Bike Rush On
New York AP report on rising U S bicycle sales surpassing earlier forecasts. From 3.6 million in 1960 to 8.4 million projected in 1969, driven by elderly exercise trends and youth demand for stylish, innovative models. High riser leads sales at 75 percent, prices climbing with added features.
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New York
United States
Paul Dudley White
San Diego
Gene Randel
Marion Moore
America
Corry Memorial Hospital Benefit Game Draws Large Crowd
The Erie Skippers and Corry Vets were expected to clash at Loveland Field in Corry for the Memorial Hospital benefit, drawing the largest crowd for a local softball game. Also noted, Kurt Lindberg won the state championship in the 20 gauge class at the Pennsylvania Skeet Shooting meet in Lancaster. Exterior work on the Hatch building proceeds with C Havens Co. of Jamestown awarded the bid, and 50 Raymond Mfg. Co. employees enjoyed a Canadohia Lake outing with supper, dancing, and recreation. Corry Summer playgrounds plan, led by Supervisor Miss Virginia Hoenes, reports progress with about 100 children enrolled.
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Corry
Loveland Field
Corry Memorial Hospital
Erie Skippers
Kurt Lindberg
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
C- Havens Co. of
Jamestown
Raymond Mfg. Co
Canadohia Lake
Virginia Hoenes
Today in History July 11 highlights from 1767 to 1955
On this date in 1804 Alexander Hamilton was mortally wounded by Aaron Burr at Weehawken New Jersey. Other events include John Quincy Adams born in Braintree Massachusetts in 1767 and the 1952 Eisenhower nomination in Chicago.
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Aaron Burr
Weehawken
N.J
John Quincy” Adams
Braintree
Mass
Holland
Chicago
Guy
Grover Cleveland
New York
Franklin—b— Roosevelt
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