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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1972
Page
2
In our opinion the county hospital in Marathon County suffers from partisan wrangling and three way gridlock among commissioners. The piece urges appointing a hospital administrator to end bickering and provide relief for staff and patients, arguing adults should govern effectively.
The piece recalls Hurricane Agnes chaos in Harrisburg affecting the state legislature. It notes a vote against a pay raise for legislators, compares PA pay to California and New York, and mentions budget battles reducing spending by over 150 million, along with tourism and meat inspection gains. It also covers abortion bill amendments, Edinboro College funding tweaks, and AT&T ITT ties in the Democratic convention fundraising dispute.
The contrast between a $1.7 million independent bid for the convention communications system and AT&T’s much smaller quote for the Democratic National Committee share raises questions. Party officials insist both bids covered the same specs, while observers doubt the explanation. AT&T is expected to supply phone service at bargain rates amid ongoing negotiations.
A column recounts historic presidential health crises from Harrison to Eisenhower and Kennedy, arguing voters deserve medical exams and public disclosure of results. It notes inflation of spending and calls for tax relief, amid personal anecdotes from political figures and a hurricane flooded Governor’s Mansion.
In Corry June Health Week highlights Phyllis Jaggi was crowned queen and Thomas Varassa king at the city playgrounds. A double ring ceremony at St Elizabeth's Church united Miss Phyllis Jean Hoenes and Charles Loren Armstrong in matrimony. Earlier the Selective Service announced no physicals or inductions in July. Also noted, Sam E Spencer's Exposition will pitch tents next week on East Washington Street under VFW auspices. Sonny Morgan, age 2, celebrated a birthday with grandparents D O Daugherty hosting.
Paul Klein analyzes Nielsen data showing Dick Cavett drew 2.17 million homes per minute over five weeks, far below Johnny Carson and CBS late night. He argues the audience share is what counts, with Cavett at 14 percent versus 25 percent target, affecting ad rates and network decisions.
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