Big Cities Get Major Gravy in Harrisburg Says Our Opinion
In Our Opinion the large cities win big-state favors as House Bill 861 would give Philadelphia a $70 million 10 lane highway. Representative Forest Hop king voted against it citing needs in smaller communities. Rural areas lack clout while Erie and Corry face hurdles amid metropolitan dominance in Harrisburg.
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Grass Roots Opinion on U S Global Share of Production
The United States, occupying 6 percent of world land and population, accounts for 33 percent of global goods and services. It produces 42 percent of the world’s wheat, 44 percent of corn, and 20 percent of meat, feeding about 200 million Americans and others. In 1967, U S electrical output was one third of world total, surpassing the Soviet Union, Japan, and E C M combined. U S auto factories produced 7.6 million cars in 1967, or 41 percent of world output.
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Exporting American Taste Proves Harder Than It Seems
A European marketing consultant cites failed American efforts like soup in France due to cultural framing and language. Bernard Krief argues Americans misread European markets by treating Europe as a single group and by importing U.S. execs to run local firms. He notes differing distribution practices slow change yet foresees progress from youth and pragmatic adoption of ideas.
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How to Contact Your Elected Officials in Pennsylvania and D C
State representative Assemblyman Forest Hopkins serves North East and can be reached at the State Capitol in Harrisburg Pa. State Senator James Willard from Pulaski Mercer County can be contacted at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Senators Hugh Scott and Richard Schweiker may be reached via the Senate Office Building in Washington D C. Congressman Joseph Vigorito of Erie can be reached at the House Office Building in Washington D C.
Butler on payroll highlights Blounts lavish Washington office
Washington Postmaster General Winton Blount faces scrutiny for trimming taxpayer costs while employing his butler Jethro Butcher at the post office. Butcher receives 6221 dollars a year as Special Assistant delivering official messages, and also serves as Blounts cook and valet. The piece notes the opulent Postmaster General residence and contrasts Nixon Vietnam talks with Vance and Harriman, then shifts to a Pennsylvania congressmans son who narrowly graduates after grade issues and draft concerns.
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Today in History Highlights for Friday June 20 1969
On this date the French Revolution began in 1789 and Maryland was granted to Lord Baltimore in 1632. Victoria became Queen in 1837, West Virginia joined in 1863, Alaska sale treaty proclaimed in 1867, a US-Soviet hot line agreed in 1963, and five years ago the UN extended Cyprus peacekeeping for three months.
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The Old Bores It is easy to detect the person truly old
The narrator recalls the hard upbringing under strict parents and a police father, detailing daily chores, discipline, and family routines. He alternates between affection and fear as memories of early 20th century life reveal the weight of duty, punishment, and economic constraints on children and siblings.
Corry Throngs Rally. City Stages Long Taxi Jaunt
A July era Corry crowd estimated at up to 1500 gathered for a large American Legion rally. Traffic delays arose as six trains passed through within an hour, extending the parade to pass in 35 minutes. Gerald Kennedy, driver of the city cab Co., returned after a record taxi jaunt out of Corry.
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Elgin
W. T. Grant to Open Local Store This Saturday
Four decades ago on July 26 1929 preparations were nearing completion for the opening of the W T Grant Companys large chain store in town with showy window displays already arranged and stock being prepared.
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