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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1971
Page
2
The piece urges individual and government action to protect the environment. It lists practical steps such as avoiding colored tissues and unreturnable containers, disposing of cigarettes safely, using reusable bags, keeping cars tuned, and reducing noise. It also notes political pressure to curb pollution and a separate Laos conflict briefing citing ARVN efforts and helicopter losses.
A briefing cites 85 percent helicopter crew rescues in Laos during the Cambodian incursion and 93 North Vietnamese and eight South Vietnamese tanks lost since October. Nixon touts no American ground forces and schedule withdrawals amid broader concerns about a trans Alaskan pipeline harming West Coast fisheries, oil spills risk, and inadequate scientific reviews.
American biochemist Dr. Roy Mackal leads a scientific inquiry in Scotland using sonar and underwater devices to locate a living specimen of the Loch Ness sea serpent. The project weighs eel theory and reports RAF and Disney interest while aiming to capture a specimen alive.
The piece likens the sluggish economy to dim projection, noting consumers hold the key yet hesitate to spend amid inflation and uncertain income prospects. It cites 5.8 percent unemployment, 3-4 percent CPI, and volatile stock gains, with Nixon’s policy stakes and party gains reflecting the mood.
A terse exchange unfolds as a receptionist is urged to relay a message. The speaker refuses to lend money and asks the recipient to be told the caller’s name, highlighting a blunt, tense encounter in a modest setting.
The Corry zoning board will hold a hearing next Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Municipal Building on Lloyd Dutch Meerdink’s application to run a furniture store in the building now housing Corry Hospital. Local TV dealers note interference concerns with carbon type bulbs and rising TV sets in the city. In Elks Lodge play at Elks bridge tournament last evening four tables competed with high scorers Phillip Zalzneck and Wallace Young.
Forty years ago on March 16 1931 Corry City Bowling League lists Raymond Burr leading individuals with an average of 191 over 43 games. Also notes the Lieut Archibald W Thompson Post VFW eighth anniversary and a party with a luncheon and entertainment. Interleaved are humorous cut lines reflecting the era.
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