In Our Opinion No Real Villains in Public Service
The piece argues there are no real villains among public servants in a small town. It asserts well intentioned, hard working groups like the School Board and City Council are not villains, and tight community ties act as watchdogs. The editorial praises small town virtues and grass roots democracy as social advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board
City Council
Chamber of Commerce
City Planning Commission
Police Force and Fire Department
Airport Authority
Golf Commission
Shafer tax plan stirs cross party lines in Harrisburg
The Shafer administration faces a complex tax package with a $266 million need to balance the budget. Democrats weigh opposing business taxes while Republicans defend a broader tax bundle. Pressure from business interests heightens debate as the Senate and House consider alignment and possible stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Shafer
Corry Evening Journal notices on mail rates and classifieds
The Corry Evening Journal lists postal details for mail and carrier delivery with rates and terms. It notes second class mail matter, annual rates, and advertising information for readers seeking placement.
Memoir of a TV Guest: Jim Bishop Reflects on Media Life
Jim Bishop recounts a career of frequent television and radio appearances in New York. He recalls hosting moments with Jack Paar and Hy Gardner, interviews across networks, and interactions with figures like Mike Douglas, Castro, and Kennedy. He notes the blurred line between writing and self-promotion in modern show business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Paar
Castro
Havana
Mr.Paar
Havana Hilton
Crime bill split embroils Hoover Rooney Scheuer
Washington’s fight over a new crime research bill pits J. Edgar Hoover and Rep. John Rooney against Rep. James Scheuer who drafted a broad program to study causes of crime and police support. President Johnson’s anti crime proposal faces Moyle opposition while Republicans push Scheuer’s plan via Rep. Robert McClory.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
John Rooni
Cellet
Brooklyn
Crime Institute
Edger Hoover
John Rooney
Celler
Johnson
James Scheuer
New York Democrat
Bronx
Scheuer
Eet
Rep. Scheuer
Ramsey Clark
Hoover
Ramsey
Justice Department
Robert McClory
Ilinois
Judiciary Committee
Hal Boyles Americana mis the more errors you make
Hal Boyle notes Americana and warns about sleep deprivation causing hallucinations and terror. He recalls Theodore Bikel Buddy Hackett James Cagney and quotes a historian on breeding and a cautionary Egyptian beer warning about drunken folly and wasted youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Bikel
Buddy Hackett
James Cagney
Arnold Teynbes
Commencement Exercises highlight class of 47 Corry seniors
Speeches at Corry Senior High School Commencement urged political participation by the class of 47. Valedictorian Miss Joan Feldt and salutatorian Miss Virginia Purcell named. Dr. Paul H. Giddens of Allegheny College delivered the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Joan Feldt
Virginia Purcell
Paul H. Giddens
Allegheny College
Allied troops cross Tibor River during Italy pursuit
On June 6 1944 Allied forces advancing in Italy crossed the Tibor River as part of the campaign against Axis forces. The action marked a notable step in the Italian theater with ongoing operations shaping the wider Allied push in 1944.
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Italy
Tibor River
Banana peels and health myths in a medical column
A newspaper health feature surveys claims that banana peels may cause psychedelic effects, noting FDA studies and Dr. Garfield’s uncertainty. It shifts to medical ethics and exercise, contrasting the athlete’s heart with a sedentary “loafers heart,” citing Dr. Paul D. White and the benefits of regular activity. It ends inviting reader questions to Dr. Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Drug Administration
F. M. Garfield
Bureau of Drug Abuse
Paul D. White
Hralls
Chidren
Dr. Coleman
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Hugh Downe
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Howard Johnson
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Wal
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Florida
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Larry, King
Miami
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Red Eye
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Arthur Godfrey
Mr. Bishop
Senate Commerce Committee
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George Smathers
Florida Power and Light Company
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Frank Lausche
Ohio
Howard Cannon
Las Vegas
Nev
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Norris Cotton
New Hampshire
Thruston Sist
Winston Priity
Bob Griffin
Mitch
Florida Power and Light
Mike Feldman
Uniforaa
Hal Boyle
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Loblaw
Corry Merchants
Jamestown Steel Partitions
Loveland Field
Erie County
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R. H. Martin
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