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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1969
Page
2
Our view argues Erie budgets hint at a professional negotiator for 1969 70 as unions gain sway in school talks. Administrators fear longer hours and higher taxes while AFT and PSEA push lobbying power, signaling a coming shift from associations to unions and tougher budget battles ahead.
Paul Harvey condemns James Forman and militants who invaded Riverside Church demanding 300 million dollars in reparations and 60 percent of church income. He cites incidents in Columbus and Atlanta, warning churches face blanket extortion, with some leaders calling for fixed contributions and even seizure of church property.
The Corry Evening Journal lists its mailing and delivery rates with details on rates by mail and carrier. It shows subscription prices of eleven dollars per year by mail and ten cents per copy by carrier, with weekly and advance options noted.
The selection of Warren Burger as Chief Justice is examined as an unlikely choice given his obscure background. The article traces Nixon era politics, Burger’s ties to McCarthyism, and a controversial Peters security case. It notes the interplay with President Eisenhower and the press, plus Justice Douglas's vigor on loyalty issues and due process concerns.
In Harrisburg, Rep. Polaski reports on the Presque Isle Bridge study funding dispute. Secretary Bob Bartlett refused $30,000 last year, a transfer debated in caucus. the bill passed the House and moves to the Senate. Other measures include opposition to compulsory car insurance and a 50 50 Liquid Fuel Tax split, with mixed votes reflecting urban versus rural needs. The Edinboro funding bid faced a dismal forecast but interest remained. a track proposal for Erie County stirred further talk. The caucus backed a measure to prohibit oil drilling in Lake Erie and supported a dessert-related agreement. attention also turned to a snowmobile bill and a compensation bill for laid-off workers.
In Corry town hall West, plans were approved to call a special election to borrow 25000 dollars for a three room school building. Last evening the Corry High School graduating class of 1929 held a gathering in the Senior High auditorium with guests and speakers. Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Shows will pitch tents on George Shoop's old fair grounds on June Shoop's Restaurant hosted as his second event.
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