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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1971
Page
2
In a brief letter of thanks the post prom cochairmen praise the event and the youngsters who conducted themselves with dignity. They note there was not a single untoward incident and express pride in the community for guiding the students. The editors urge that this positive display reflects well on parents and the future leaders of the country.
NORWALK Connecticut column reflects on the shift toward longer school days and intensive training for youth, contrasting past lighter schedules with today’s demands. It recalls political events at the Capitol, meetings with Governor Shafer and Grace Sloan, and notes about state police and insurance officials, with comments on potential gubernatorial material.
In Pennsylvania politics, Assemblyman Forest Hopkins condemns large rental sums and argues the state should own buildings. House Bills 401 447 and 858 trigger debates on hunting license fees bottle limits and winery wording while amendments on absentee ballots and driver license retention pass or fail. A side note covers Air Force scientist Colonel Burner warning about microwave eye damage and the potential for long term claims, contrasting his cautious stance with prior wartime boldness.
Burner warned eye is primary danger but microwaves may damage heart nerves brain blood and liver. He urged reevaluation of radiation standards and further investigations into hematologic endocrine and biochemical changes. He was reassigned in 1969 and investigations were silenced while his two year findings gain acceptance. Roadman denying link said Burner’s transfer was routine. The Corry Evening Journal reports on motorboat pollution EPA and Cap Capp conspiracy theories and FAA radar warnings plus Saxman case and reinstatement following hearings.
The piece cites Henry Ford and defense secretary-turned-commentator as arguing that foreign competition risks the U.S. auto industry, with 12 to 16 percent of buyers already choosing foreign cars. It notes wage-price dynamics, inflation, and the shift toward a service economy, warning that higher wages without productivity gains could halt production and raise unemployment. It also discusses graduation season and the job market, remarking on unemployment among new graduates and the auto sector as a bellwether.
Several unemployed students face bleak prospects amid rising national and local jobless figures. Data show unemployment up 48 percent for men over 20 and 31 percent for women. in Erie County about 6,400 jobless, with many aged 17 to 24. Still, effort and persistence may unlock opportunities as graduates seek work.
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