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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1966
Page
2
An editorial notes that many students lack basic economic understanding, risking citizenship responsibility. A major oil company invited 50 southeastern Pennsylvania high schoolers to its annual meeting to learn economics, meet executives, and report back to their classes. The gesture signals business leaders aiding democracy through practical lessons.
Sandra Plopper, an 18 year old senior, argues a small minority often governs campus policy, citing a hunger strike and a senate reconsideration at the University of Chicago. The piece contrasts minority power with majority apathy and warns of broader dangers to democracy and world leadership.
The JOURNAL will no longer publish letters in the LETTERS column unless the writer’s name and address are included. In all cases the opinions in letters are not necessarily the newspaper’s views.
Tokyo gunfire in two zones reports three Koreans shot near Shibuya station while escorted by US military police. Chrome leather plant production expected within months if construction and material supplies hold. Melvin E. Cobbett becomes police magistrate in municipal building. James Allyn arrives to join Montgomery Ward as assistant manager. Clymer Dutchmen stay unbeaten with 11-2 win over Raymond Club led by Ten Huisen four-for-four and Gil Van derSchaaf nine hits allowed. Family near-miss after Maxwell car hits unknown Ford at Levant crossroad. Twelve Concord Township farmers fined for harboring unlicensed dogs. Corry Independents split weekend baseball: 10-2 win over Clarion, then 23-14 loss to Spartansburg. Mrs. Mary D. Edwards dies at Corry Hospital after operation. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown a son on Friday July 16.
On July 19 across history notable events include 1892 President Harrison ordering 2000 troops to Idaho’s Coeur d Alene mining district to quell strikes, 1778 Denmark opens its first public library, 1848 Seneca Falls hosts the first women’s rights convention, 1870 the Franco Prussian War begins, 1940 FDR signs the two ocean navy bill, 1943 Rome is bombed, and a 1966 note recalls Eisenhower’s budget balancing with revenues surpassing spending by over 1.25 billion dollars.
Hal Boyle profiles James Coburn, a plainspoken actor with a wary view of egos in cinema. Once a shy Army veteran shaving in TV ads, Coburn pursues self evolution and genuine artistry, saying fame changes people and that real creativity comes from shedding ego and growing as a person.
Washington notes a clash over who told the truth in the Dodd Klein affair with Gen Julius Klein accusing others of lying and Sen Tom Dodd denying a sales role. Senate investigators face cross examination and questions about Klein's envelopes and Dodd's Germany trip plans.
Banks will see tighter limits on small time deposit rates starting Tuesday while large deposit rates stay at 5 percent. The Fed aims to cool the rate-war between commercial banks and savings and loan associations, amid concerns from the administration and Congress about home builders and buyers. Mortgages remain hard to obtain and costlier as S&Ls lose deposits to higher yields, sparking renewed debates over easy money versus tight money. The article outlines specific rate ceilings for various deposit instruments, the impact on borrowers, and ongoing lender strategies.
Outdoor life offers health and vigor but safety matters. Readers are advised to assemble a sturdy waterproof health kit with essential items like sterile gauze, thermometers, scissors, and a Red Cross First Aid booklet. Include basic drugs sparingly and ensure a booster tetanus polio and typhoid shot schedule.
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