Tax Bite: Pa Tax Burden Higher Than Nearby States
The Corry Journal reports a 1959 U S Department of Commerce survey showing Pennsylvania state taxes consuming 4 7 percent of personal income, higher than New York New Jersey and Ohio. The piece notes the impact of 348 million in new taxes and compares state versus local tax shares and state employee payroll proportions. Delaware is cited as another eastern state with a notable tax bite.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Delaware
Lancaster
Resignation of League Secretary General Avenol Stuns World
Yesterdays Memories from Corry recall Joseph Avenol resigning as secretary-general of the League of Nations, a move seen as a probable end for the League as a political force after decades of tension since Manchuria. Local 112th Infantry Company A members attend church services Sunday at 11. Gail Williams, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. X. Williams, escaped serious injuries after a fall from her father’s car en route home from Jamestown. she is recovering.
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Geneva
Joseph A
Avenol
League of Nations
League
Japan
Manchuria
112Th Infantry
Pennsylvania National Guard
First Presbyterian Church
Gail Williams
R. X. Williams
Clymer
Jamestown
40 Years Ago July 6 1920 Company A Organized
Capt Henry Hienel announced the mounting of the organization of Company A is complete and preparations are now being made for the com-ponent. The note indicates early efforts in forming a local unit as of July 6 1920 with emphasis on readiness and setup steps.
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Fuly
Henry H. Hienel
Company A
Com
Rifleman star Chuck Connors recalls acting career pivot
In a guest column Chuck Connors compares acting to baseball, recounting his path from player to actor. He details minor league moves, a first film role paying $500, and a pivotal screen test where a rifle toss convinced producers he could star as Lucas McCain on The Rifleman.
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Chuck Connors
Dashhall
Star of
Associated Press
Waezal
Dodgers
Gil Hodges
Burt Shotton
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Los Angeles Angels
Angels
Los Angeles
MGM
Billy Gray
Pat
Mike
Lucas McCain
Abc-Tv
McCain
Mexes
Commit Man To Hospital In Shooting
A second man who walked into Jamestown Police Headquarters Monday and claimed to have shot a woman has been sent to the State Homeopathic Hospital at Gowanda for examination. The woman victim, initially said to be harmed, was found unharmed and stated she did not know the man, Clarénne Seeley, about 38, of FR. D. 1, Lakewood. Seeley led police to a gun found in the road after a shell was discharged.
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Gammyil
Jamestown
Gowanda
Clarénne Seeley
FR. D. 1
Lakewood
Seeley
Bu'l
Jail Youth Who Hid Identity In Hitandrun Case
Nelson Carson, 19, of Titusville, is jailed in Venango County awaiting the next term after pleading guilty to failing to identify himself after a collision six miles south of Titusville on Route 8. His car struck Elmer Houck of Oil City. witnesses stopped, but Carson refused to reveal his identity when Houck asked.
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Pransuin
Umon Nelsor Carson
Titusville
Venango County
Spme
Carson
Elmer Houck
Oil City
Houck
Missing Area Man Found Alive in Ravine Near Silver Creek
Frank Sacusky, 57, of Silver Creek, was found in a 110 foot ravine after five days missing. Rescued by Silver Creek Emergency Rescue Squad with help from Kenneth Dickenson, he survived shock and bruises with no broken bones. Officials seek full details of the ordeal.
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Chauledgua
Silver Creek
Frank Sscosky
Kenneth Dickenson
Hanover
Sacusky
Bacosky
Fire Devastates Morris Handle Plant. Aid Sought
A $40 000 blaze leveled the Morris handle plant with thousands of blanks for brush and bay handles lost. CAIDEC offered help to restart operations after a January 12 fire delayed the firm, as local volunteers aided firefighting and Morris faces an uncertain future while awaiting repairs. Mrs. J L Hughes supplied gallons of coffee to firefighters during the four hour effort.
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Elgin-Beaverdam
Gerry
Bear Lake
Columbus
Union City
Waterford
J. L. Hughes
Handle Plant
Yicinity
Morris
Corry Area
Caidec
Morris Handle
Chamber of Commerce
Pianist Hilde Sornter Promotes Belly Breathing For Calm
New York AP reports Hilde Sornter, renowned indie pianist, endorses a five minute daily regimen of Yora exercises to boost vitality and happiness. She says breathing through the belly, not chest, calms nerves and aids mental attitude amid twentieth century pressures.
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New York
Hilde Sotnter
Amertei
Indy
Miss Somer
Belly Breathing Lesson Described By Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle recounts a humorous exchange about belly breathing with Miss Somer. The narrator attempts the method at home, describing slow nose breaths to fill the belly, and his wife questions the purpose with witty remarks about happiness and restraint.
GOP Convention Opens With Smoother Televised Start
Hollywood reports the first day of the Republican convention in Chicago showed better television handling. Delegates were urged to avoid the Chicago crowd’s earlier rudeness seen at the Democratic event. Actor Wendell Corey spoke at the rostrum urging order as networks tried to keep proceedings lively.
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Hollywood
Chicago
Wendell Corey
Nollywood Highlights at convention and Nixon action
The piece notes a convention where Westerns aired on TV with Indians depicted by a dozen tribal chiefs on the platform for a political ceremony. Action comes from Vice President Richard Nixon as networks show Nixon arriving in Chicago by air, motorcade, and to campaign HQ, amid heavy coverage reminiscent of MacArthur’s Leyte return.
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Vice
Richard M. Nixon
Chicago
Douglas MacArthur
Leyte
Building Fire Destroys Items by Entrance
An employee stated that objects were finished and left by the doorway during the promotion, later catching fire and producing smoke. The incident occurred as people prepared for delivery and a plant employee described the scene this morning.
G E Robbins Succumbs
Guy Earl Robbins of 34 Center Street Union City died last evening at Union City Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was 69 and worked as a linotype operator for Wade and contributed to The Journal and other arts papers. Survived by wife Mildret and three brothers Nel V Union City Arden Poland Ohio Mervyn Santa Ana California. Friends may call Glenn Funeral Home Union City and services tomorrow at 2 with Rev G H McClintock. interment in Evergreen Cemetery Union City.
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Guy Earl Robbins
Centerstreet
Union City
Union City Memorial Hospital
Robbins
Wade
The
Journal
Mildret
Nel V
Arden
Poland
Ohio
Mervyn
Santa Ana
Cali
Glenn Funeral Home
Local Notices From Bear Lake and Surrounding Areas
A list of small town items includes last weekend’s Rev Burkett camp notes and a shower for Miss Beverly Hartford at Gordon White’s home in Clymer. An auction at Claude Crosby’s home led to a moving plan for a California residence. Mrs Clyde Manwaring and daughters visited Buffalo. Lena Cross suffered a fall and is in WCA Hospital Jamestown. Alec Perkins Sr of Youngstown Ohio visited. Mildred Butcher and daughter attended Enoch Cornish’s funeral. Ethel Bond and Edith Hawkins returned from a Hawaii vacation. The note on Pilgrims recalls ships built for merchant and military use in Massachusetts history.
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Lews
Bear Lake Bear
WCA
Jamestown
Alec Perkins Sr
Youngstown
Ohio
Mildred Butcher
Linesville
Enoch Cornish
Ethel Bond
Edith Hawkins
Hawaii
Luncheon Committee Chair Remarks At City Event
An official from the luncheon committee spoke about the event noting tasteful provisions. The chairman emphasized goals and food quality while addressing attendees and women in the audience.
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Perse
Ower Ge
Bast
Mittee
Hou
Ind
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Uy Corry Red and Gun Club
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Sunoco
Sta. 406
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Hal Boyle
Rover
Bob Thomas
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Miles
Nh Ferrers
Fen ‘Wannen Vas
Technicolor
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Morningside
Columbia Picture
Citizens National Bank OF Corry
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G.E. Robbins
Massachusetts
Fogle Lumber CO
Franklin St
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