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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1969
Page
2
In Our Opinion questions whether a 25 billion moon missionjustifies the cost amid national needs. The piece argues prestige and pride may be better spent on peace, internal problems, urban reform, and essential services while concerns about crime hunger and living conditions loom.
New York AP reports that many top mutual funds, once market darlings, fell sharply in early 1969 with losses over 20 percent and some over 30 percent. The Dow dropped 8.1 percent in the half-year, while only Templeton Growth beat the market. Nuveen data shows 326 of 327 funds declined. even funds praised for professional management failed to cushion investors. The trend is cited as deepening the broader market decline and challenging beliefs in fund outperformance.
A long critique examines migrant laborers from Texas north to Idaho and Montana, detailing exploitation, low pay around $1,000 yearly, substandard housing, lack of health care, and mobility. It blames farm leaders, local enforcement, and systemic neglect while noting potential future wage improvements and higher consumer prices.
Washington lawmakers weigh the ethics of using free mailing to raise funds for ABM advocacy. Sen. Bob Dole promotes the American Security Council through outside Kansas channels, while critics cite potential legal and ethical issues. The piece also notes Nixon allies and other political figures linked to ABM ads and defense contractor scrutiny.
On this date in 1789 Paris citizens stormed the Bastille beginning the French Revolution. Also noted: 1690 French privateers seize Martha’s Vineyard Nantucket and Block Island. 1798 US Sedition Act targets false writings. 1853 Perry lands in Japan. 1879 Lincoln widow pension. 1960 LBJ nominated. 1965 Stevenson dies. 10 years ago China bid to join UN. 5 years ago Iraq nationalized oil. 1 year ago Bastille Day riot and rain.
Dr Hugh OHare explains proposed blood typing program for Corry while Attorney Gerald Prather highlights the annual Red Cross meeting in the Municipal Building auditorium. Corry American Legion junior baseball team wins 13 9 over Millcreek at Loveland Field. Faith Irene Marsh birthday party hosted by Mrs Carl Marsh for ten children and mothers.
A note indicates no newspaper issue was published that Sunday, July 14, 1929, reflecting a day off or equipment halt. No additional names, events, or local notices are provided in the readable text.
Encore Puzale Hollywood AP Keyes says upcoming Laugh-In season will open with a memorable lineup of cameos including Peter Sellers Michael Caine and John Wayne The producer notes the plan to wrap the season with a sharper tag line Wrinkle your prune and recalls past guest stars like Rock Hudson Jack Lemmon and Greer Garson while highlighting his writing background for Jack Paar and Dean Martin.
A collage of anecdotes on everyday costs and risks. It cites illness, pet care spending around 115 dollars yearly, and canine care reaching 3 billion dollars nationally in 1969. It notes boating growth, sewing output, and a quip about public figures and presidents with nicknames.
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