Editorial independence and the free press under scrutiny
In Our Opinion argues editors maintain independence from politicians and avoid surrendering to party lines. It details how editors provide informed comment on economics and policy, resisting political intimidation while noting a secret hearing involving Senator Hatfield and broadcaster Don Burden’s case.
Gifts and hush money tied to Hatfield Burden probe
Testimony details a Bostoned chain of political gifts and payments tied to Senator Hatfield and media magnate Burden. Evelyn Cook and Louise Rudd testified Burden funded campaigns, bought favors, and sent $10,000 in bills to Hatfield’s circle while notes discuss free radio time, gifts to Nick Zapple, and a midnight burning of records as investigators probe influence and zoning for Portland radio facilities.
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Miss Cook
Hatfield
New York City
Burden
Louise Rudd
Senate
Miss Rudd
Nebraska
Oregon
Indiana
Senator Hartke
Zapple
FCC
Watch That Aging
AP article notes that true age is how you live not years survived, urging active living to avoid aging. It cites habits like unnecessary umbrellas, clutter, preferring dull obituaries to sports, wary church sermons, indiscriminate medicine use, and shrinking interest in sex as signs of self-made aging.
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New York
Bierce
Niles
America
People's Club
Vietnam
Cuba
Africa
Corry Home Store Moves From North Center Street
Dave Malloy announced the Corry Home store on North Center street is being moved out of the city after a decade of operation. Russell Nason, head of the Corry Locker Service, was elected president of the Locker Plant Operators of Erie Warren Crawford and Chautauqua counties at a Hotel Corry dinner. The Loyal Order of Moose event drew over 400 members and guests at the North Center street club rooms.
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North Center Street
Dave Malloy
Russell Nason
Corry
Erie
Warren
Crawford
Chautauqua
Loyal Order of Moose Organization
Women of the Moose
Legion of the Moose
Harsh Words from a Streetwise Commentator
A columnist vents broad social and political hostilities noting disdain for various groups and public figures. He criticizes taxation, politics, media, and culture with biting, often provocative, opinions while asserting a call for honesty and responsibility.
Tax on Tax On Tax and Representation Loss
A Corry Evening Journal opinion piece laments rising taxes including a utility surcharge taxed again by state and federal levies. The writer compares taxpayer grievances to taxation without representation, criticizing ongoing tax burdens and limited political impact. The piece ends with newspaper masthead details and publishing notes.
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Public Utility Commission
Boston
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Washington
Mark Hatfield
Rore
Federal Communications Commission
Robert Lishman
House Commerce
United Press International
Lishman
Harley Staggers
D-W. Va
Dorothy Storz
Don Burden
Star Stations, Inc
Mrs. Storz
Corry Journal
Confirm Hatfield
Evelyn Cook
S. Storz
Senator Hatfield
Moss
Hartke
Vance Hartke
D-Ind
Nick Zapple
Harke
Stern
Mrs. Stern
Indianapolis
Frank Stisser
C.B. Hooper
Hal Boyle
Jim Bishop
Tiny Tim
Spiro Agnew
Tam
Richard Nixon
Ireland
Sweden
Canada
Laird
Jack Benny
White House
Israel
Jordan
Norman Mailer
Simon & Garfunkel
Billy Graham
Hyman Rickover
FDR
Nixon
South Street
Evening Journal
George Sample
William Eaton
John McLaughlin
Associated Press