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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1969
Page
2
In Our Opinion column, Scorryv Journal reflects on the moon mission and quotes Spiro Agnew saying Mars is next while suggesting fiscal restraint. The piece cites Kennedy’s influence, notes the $25 billion spent to reach the moon, and argues taxpayers, the economy, and needy citizens cannot afford further space projects.
President Nixon nears Asia on a trip that could reshape U S policy toward small nations used to curb Communist China. The article traces Dulles era strategies, the China Lobby influence, and Nixon’s ties to Chiang Kai-shek, including a Pepsi bottling deal that surfaced amid Formosa tensions.
The piece argues high unemployment and generous benefits tempt idleness, noting New York and Chicago headlines about job scarcity while unemployment pays reach $70 weekly tax free. It cites Nixon urged welfare expansion, a landscape training program under OEO, and political shifts with Humphrey, Thieu, and Paris talks influencing public stance.
Mr Kee, born in China and living in New York, faces a moral crisis after his 11 year old son is attacked over a motorized bike in a park. Police recover evidence but Kee drops charges to protect his family, leaving father and son estranged as they weigh duty and fear.
A veteran writer recalls a trip to Washington, D C with family. He details museum highlights the Space Race era artifacts including Apollo 4 and Freedom 7, the Hope diamond, the Spirit of St Louis, and personal moments at the Smithsonian. He notes travel costs, sightseeing pace, and a humorous incident about his wife’s dress in a fountain.
Nineteen Corry candidates filed nominating petitions in the Erie county commissioners office before 5 p.m. yesterday. Mayor J Fred Kinley seeks re election unopposed along with Councilmen Walter Sweet and Robert Price. Corry Moose Bombers aim to avenge a 11 7 loss to Blasdell Red Sox at Loveland Field tonight at 8. Lefty Hixson took the loss. Smerkar or Wakefield may start for Joe Nagle on the mound. Twenty five Columbus Grange No 875 members met at the Columbus Town Hall with Master David Curtis presiding. Ice cream social planned for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the lawn of the C P Trisket home.
Forty years ago on July 26 1925 Corry Pennsylvania news notes the city jail interior receiving a paint job. Prisoners reportedly wield the brush to secure sentence reductions, a move described as a notable improvement. The item lists publication details and local notes about the newspaper. It also mentions Model Dairy Milk Company's plant expansion on Pennsylvania Avenue with new pasteurizing equipment and cooler section. Communications from readers are welcomed with constraints on brevity and subject focus.
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