Corry Journal Opinion: Ghost Writers Shake Education
A Corry Journal opinion piece surveys three incidents across New York, the Midwest, and Portland that reveal flaws in higher and basic education. It argues ghost writing on theses, failed freshman English, and calls for revamping English instruction to restore reading and writing skills.
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New York
Portland
Ore
Natonal Association of
Hollis & Caswell
Columbia’ Teachers College
Caswell
German air raid sinks Italian steamship Amelia Laura
London reports a German air attack last night off the east coast of England sank the 5358 ton Italian steamship Amelia Laura. One crewman was killed and three wounded by bomb splinters in the raid.
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London
England
Died From Fall Injuries In East End Yards
40 Years Ago March 8, 1920 William Defler died this afternoon from injuries from a fall in the east end railroad yards taken some time ago. Robert A Patterson purchased the Bagder property at the corner of Notth Center and Washington streets and uses the Dawson building on the west side of North Center street. Ernest McCray, a former Corry boy now in Arizona, is visiting the area for a few days. G D Heath bought the Elmer Kincaid property at East Frederick and North Center streets.
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William Defler
Eastend
Robert A. Patterson
Bagder
Notth Center
Washington Streets
Dawson
North Center Street
Ernest McCray
Arizona
G. D. Heath
Elmer Kincaid
East Frederick
North Center Streets
Name Your Price Point Of The Mountain Utah
A reader letters The Pointer News inmate publication at Utah State Prison accusing editors of payola and harassment. Editor Quay Kilburn replies asking for the reader’s best offer, prompting a terse exchange over remuneration and integrity.
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Utah
Pointer News
Utah State Prison
Quay Kilburn
Parents critique progressive teaching shift in schools
A letter from readers criticizes the move away from basics in education. They support reading writing and arithmetic but oppose the idea that every student must master English and all subjects, arguing it could eliminate practical workers and create “eggheads” unable to do essential jobs.
What Is The Law Your Legal Problems Column Answers
The Corry Evening Journal presents answers from Pennsylvania and Erie County bar associations on legal questions. Topics include proof of payment by cancelled checks or receipted bills, guardianship removal, tax responsibility in property sales, divorce service and residency rules, and the meaning of absolutely in a will. Answers emphasize practical guidance, not legal advice, and advise retaining pertinent documents.
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Corry Evening Journal
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Erie County Bar Association
Carry Journal
Carry
Pennsylvania
U.S
Commonwealth
Record Value Seen For 1959 Grape Crop In Chautauqua Erie
The 1959 Concord grape crop in Chautauqua and Erie counties is expected to set a record value near 39.6 million despite lower tonnage. Total production reached 79,908 tons, down 1,567 from 1938, with Chautauqua at 52,495 tons and Erie at 97,095 tons. Processors expect a crop 10 percent below 1958, while farm groups forecast 15 percent drop.
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Wfstfield
Concord
Chautauqua County
Erie
Two
Erie County
Meadville Meats of TV Pastor Quiet Rally Draws Crowd
An estimated 1500 people attended Rev. Rex Humbard of Akron Ohio at Joyland Rotunda Meadville. It marked his second Meadville appearance with his choir and musicians. Earlier rally at Allegheny College Field House on February 9 drew disturbances. About six college students attended last night with college officials noting students were discouraged but allowed to attend for personal reasons. Dean of men John McKean and administrator Robert Sherman were present.
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Meadvilly
Rex Humbard
Akron
Ohio
Joyland Rotterdrome
Meadville
Cathedral of Tomorrow
Allegheny College
Lawrence L. Pelletier
John McKean
Robert Sherman
Rites Held For Lewis A. Thomas
Funeral services for Lewis A. Thomas were held from Bracken Funeral Home yesterday at 1 30 p m with Rev H R Harris officiating Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery Bearers included Russell Briggs Pete L Schurman Ivan Hatch Harris Watrous Roy Borstorff and Fred May Helpers came from Eric Arcade N Y Omeda N D and Louisville Ky along with Corry area friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A. Thomas
Bracken Funeral Home
Thomas Olk
Omeda
Gerald Thomas
Louisville
Corry
Eisenhower’s tough South American tour stirs health questions
Washington AP reports President Eisenhower, age 69, endured strenuous heat and fatigue on his South American trip. Doctors and aides weigh a June Soviet visit. A prior heart attack and operations shape concerns. Hagerty says he felt fine, yet reporters saw him worn. White House aide Arrowsmith notes doctors concerned at points on the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Soviet Asion
South America
Asia
Europe
North Africa
Geneva
Soviet Union
Enhower
James C. Hagerty
Marvin Arrowsmith
Associated Press
White House
Arrowsmith
Tool Company Shifts Reichdrill Unit to Franklin Plant
The Reichdrill division of Chicago Pneumatics Tool Co transfers from Terre Haute Indiana to Franklin plant. Completion set for April with 15 to 20 managerial and engineering staff moved. CPT says Terre Haute facility to close and Franklin will meet Reichdrill production needs.
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Franklin
Reichdrill Division
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Detroit
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Philadelphia
AP News
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Corty
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Kiwanis Club
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Penna Ave
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MR. K
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