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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1969
Page
3
In a fragmentary report, US Senator James Eastland weighs in on conspiracy theories around Martin Luther King Jr’s death. He suggests Ray may have had help, while other figures contest whether a conspiracy existed. The remarks reflect ongoing debate and suspicion in political circles.
A proposed bill by Congressman Nix outlines a U S program to relocate African Americans to Africa with ten year grants of 7000 dollars for male heads, 5000 dollars for spouses, and 2500 dollars per child. The plan envisions government lands, housing, health benefits, and extensive development aid funded by foreign debt credits. A Bureau of Repatriation would train emigrants in languages and Islam while Africa’s states would receive infrastructure projects and defoliation efforts.
The letter condemns the A bomb myth and urges defense, includes a housing note about a Moose Club meeting at 8 PM, and highlights the CHEER program aiding disadvantaged locals through volunteer acts. It mentions AIC David M Carmcke and a Montana base, urging support without praise for participants.
New York firm House of Roux offers a green hair rinse for St Patrick's Day. The product requires light hair and is designed to wash out easily. The novelty item targets celebrants seeking festive hair color.
The meditation recounts Pilate seeking to spare Jesus by sending him to Herod and attempting multiple releases. It notes his fear of Jewish unrest, his wife’s stance for release, and the crowd choosing Barabbas over Jesus during Passover, highlighting Pilate’s moral conflict.
Military notices honor several local servicemen. James L Carrier son of Mr and Mrs John Carrier 1055 East Main Street named Soldier of the Month while serving in Vietnam. Capt Kenneth W Gates son of Kenneth Gates on duty with the 54th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Andersen AFB Guam supports B 52 crews in Vietnam. David E Marrs son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Marrs graduated from Boilerman A school at Great Lakes and serves aboard USS Sperry. Pfe Terry E Lloyd returns to Germany after 20 day leave. Army Specialist Richard R Lobdell 1st Cavalry Airmobile near Bien Hoa Vietnam assigned as supply specialist. Airman Apprentice Gary L Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs Roy Mitchell graduates Aviation Mechanics Fundamentals School in Memphis.
Washington AP five Negro congressmen voiced strong opposition to a bill offering government financing for African relocation. Rep Shirley Chisholm said Americans remain part of this country, despite problems. Sponsor Rep Robert Nix also expressed opposition, noting the measure arose from a black American claimant Mustapha Hashim and a Philadelphia group.
A circulating rumor threatens the Titusville Area Ambulance Service membership drive with claims of free city ambulance service if the drive fails by April 5. City officials dispute it. The Repatriation Committee warns of possible loss of ambulance protection if subscriptions do not reach 3,000 by April 5.
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