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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1969
Page
2
The piece argues 51 individuals earned over 500000 in 1966 yet paid no federal income tax via shelters such as tax free municipal bonds and oil depletion allowances. It notes the burden falls on the middle class, who deduct far less and fund both poor and wealthy. The writer highlights the perceived inequities of the tax system and questions the value of such shelters.
Ocean City Sentinel-Leader column argues higher education in America needs revision while condemning intransigent radical student groups. Leader-Times urges Americans to engage in politics, calling for citizen politicians as government influence grows.
Citizens inquire about Spring Street paving from Church Street and a new police headquarters. Officials say no paving this year, bids will be sought for a new police headquar ters, else remodel the gas station. Cost per front foot for sewers and paving is explained, with rough figures and installment options. residents questioned erosion and drainage work causing circular explanations.
A fire extinguisher donated by the Columbus Fire Department helped avert a larger fire at the Thomas Kozik residence six miles east of Corry on Route 6. Also notes a spring revival at Corry High School and local birthday celebration for Judith Dwyer.
Washington dispatch details mounting shortages of combat equipment for Marines in Vietnam. While Army officers enjoy latest gear and luxuries, Marines face delays on M-16s M-79 shotgun shells and AK-47s in jungle fighting. Barbershop chatter with Dean Acheson and contrasting gear upgrades underscore wider supply gaps and morale concerns.
Fragmentary OCR text from the Corry Evening Journal noting generic publisher information, dates unreadable, and a mention of Associated Press material. The readable content provides no clear event, person, or place to summarize into a distinct news item.
The interview with Clare Boothe Luce explores emancipation and women's evolving roles in society. Luce argues the contraceptive revolution shifts women from traditional motherhood, challenging ancient concepts of womanhood, while noting a rise in independence and divorce.
A humorous column mocks newsroom gossip and press pitfalls with exchanges about interviews, leaks, bylines, Viet Nam talk, and editor constraints. It skewers editor vivacity, source anonymity, and the press habit of chasing scoops.
On March 15 1969 Julius Caesar is noted for his assassination 2064 years earlier The entry also mentions Champlain sailing to the New World in 1608 and Gen John J Pershing’s 1916 move toward Pancho Villa era actions plus 1919 veterans forming the American Legion The London gold market is reported as closed in the historical note.
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