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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1966
Page
2
The Philadelphia Bulletin argues Pennsylvania legislators, after decades of longer sessions and higher pay, push year round work and generous pensions. With a split legislature and a looming July budget, stopgap funding will keep hospitals open while parties clash, a scene the author calls fiscal burlesque rather than probity.
Washington desks report the auto lobby, allied with the National Auto Dealers Association, pressing for a milder House safety bill. Key Republicans and some Democrats backors oppose strong standards while Senate leaders push tougher rules. White House aides, including Califano, are seen as inactive, risking weak enforcement if the House version passes.
Today marks June 25 1966 as the 176th day with 189 remaining. On this date in history Napoleon Bonaparte delivered his farewell address before exile to St Helena. Also in 1798 Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts and in 1878 Gen George Custer and the 7th Cavalry were massacred on the Little Big Horn.
Senator Roman Hruska of Nebraska warns Americans are redefining rights to riot amid protests from Berkeley to Fort Lauderdale. He urges prosecution of inciting to riot, condemning civil rights rhetoric and urging authorities to enforce laws on free speech and assembly. References to past events anchor the illness of lawlessness.
Roaming round column reports late night phone call about a lost horse and city workers bid bids for street corner cuts. CHEER organization bylaws adopted by council. a parent meeting for handicapped slated then canceled. A firm bid of 18 943 from George Tinko for street work with tax money backing the project. New councilman Gerald Staples dislikes the nickname Sonny. Master plan copies requested for Ward Four renewal projects. Notables Burt W Heywang, 67, dies in Glendale after leading in poultry science. Corry area tours to New York City offered, and Erie building project noted with GenTel office move. Public sentiment on county power politics and local medical staffing discussed.
Supt. and Mrs. Ralph Dewey and Mr. and Mrs. G H Geiger were guests of honor at a dinner at Hotel Corry marking the retirement of Dewey and Geiger after long service with the Corry School District. The event featured tributes by Director Charles Monore and a bridal shower for Marie DeMaur i.
In a Years Ago column from 1926 Clymer works up a Fourth of July celebration sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The town also heard that Kiwanis would back a Goof Club project staging a July play to aid college-bound graduates, with the production Seventeen chosen. A Catholic Benevolent Association card party at St. Edwards hall awarded prizes to Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Maris, the Burkhardts, and Miss Blair. Corry High School Alumni Association officers and execs enjoyed a Findley Lake picnic at Weber Cottage with dinner and marshmallow roast.
City officials address concerns over housing ordinances and potential inspections. Sanitarian from Erie County will inspect homes with apparent need, while the majority of Corry houses may never be opened to inspectors. Citizens are urged to discuss the ordinance in person to understand its workings and possible federal help.
A health column explains patient fears before during and after surgery with emphasis on anesthesia as a major factor in safety. It notes modern anesthesiologists manage patient condition, reduce risk through new gases and drugs, and address emotional needs to ensure total recovery.
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