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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1975
Page
2
A state senator proposes exempting volunteer fire departments and rescue groups from the nine cent gasoline tax. The measure argues these community and state welfare efforts should not bear taxes and highlights local service benefits and cost savings without government funding. The article also notes a contrasting Washington analysis on the shah of Iran and oil price dynamics.
The shah cites 35 percent 1974 import price jumps while economists call his figures confused. A study argues most nations boosted borrowing to cover oil costs, comparing the scenario to a man starting with 100 dollars then borrowing 1000 yet ending with the same cash.
A humorous column notes Corry residents flocking to porch and garage sales. It laments recurring same items like vases and prom gowns while praising sales as a social mixer. The piece playfully imagines a future where everyone has bought a tie rack and recalls Abigail Adams urging women’s rights alongside portraits of historic women and wartime roles.
Jim Bishop surveys early American women from publishing pioneers like Anna Green to Indigo innovator Eliza Pinckney. He contrasts their influential roles with 18th century beauty standards, detailing dress, hair, and flirtation norms in Massachusetts Bay and the South, and notes society’s shift toward a “natural look.”
Area readers unhappy with PennDOT seek action by phone or mail and list legislators and officials with addresses and numbers in Harrisburg Meadville North East Erie and Franklin areas. Names include Sen Budd Dwyar Rep Fares Hopkins and officials such as Jacob and Joseph, secretary of transportation, and engineer Vincent Kennerknecht.
Analysis of the constitutional majority rule in Harrisburg shows dead or absent members count as votes against bills. The rule prompts dramatic scenes and illegal voting, with reform efforts repeatedly failing. A compromise to count only active members is discussed, aiming to reduce minority rights impact and stop self-embarrassing episodes.
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