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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1967
Page
2
In Our Opinion a Corry Journal column recalls a Washington DC incident and argues national crime is a systemic issue. It urges higher police funding tougher laws including inciting to riot enforcement, and keeping dangerous offenders off the streets.
A mimeographed pronouncement from Governor Shafer outlines a proposed $300 million tax increase to balance a near $2 billion budget. It splits the total into roughly $200 million in prior-obligated increases and about $100 million in Shafer programs, arguing current revenues cover existing programs and detailing potential cuts to public assistance and scholarships if the plan fails.
Drew Pearson argues the United States should pursue a national program to alleviate urban poverty and housing while criticizing Congress for funding for projects he views as misdirected. He links race riots to poverty and calls for policy shifts, noting political obstacles and urging action before more violence occurs. He references loyalties, immigration groups, and the need for leadership to address systemic inequality.
The text critiques bullfighting as cruel public killing in Latin nations and contrasts it with wild-life parenting behavior. It recalls a columnist’s warning on human degradation, citing urban destruction of habitats and a 200-year memory note about Corry.
Hal Boyle mocks the modern office staff conference as a ritual, detailing the Eager Beaver, the Treasurer, the doodler, the Fugitive, the Neanderthal Man, the Cheerleader, and Mr. Big Himself. The piece portrays these sessions as time fillers and a cycle of excuses, with a closing note that such meetings become habit forming.
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In a reader exchange on diabetes awareness a Massachusetts reader writes about a hidden diabetic found during a medical exam after six years. The letter lauds regular checkups and urges discovery and treatment to prevent complications.
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