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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1966
Page
2
In 1966 a TV crisis over interrupted programming drew 180 million Americans into a debate about news versus fiction. Viewers phoned networks protesting cancellations and interruptions as events like Gemini 8 unfolded, revealing a public content to be lulled rather than engaged by real drama.
Paul Harvey reflects on rural life in contrast to urban society. He notes farming has shrunk by half in three decades while farm income multiplies, and rural folks resist being labeled as hayseeds. He observes farmers’ independence persists though political clout fades and even agricultural districts show limited concern for rural rights.
A Philadelphia prison case threads Eddie Hough, Jim Smith, and Dave Almeida through repeated gubernatorial reprieves, a bank holdup, and a policeman’s death. The 1948 trial ends with Almeida convicted of murder, Smith facing life, and Hough again spared as Duff’s yet another last-minute stay looms amid a wary jury and grieving witnesses.
Drew Pearson recalls how investigations into Sen. Tom Dodd and other lawmakers exposed conflicts of interest. He cites Bankhead Thomas and McCarthy cases to illustrate the ethics committee’s focus on conduct rather than finances, noting personal risk and political consequences for those who pursued reform.
A brief note notes no paper today and reflects on the absence while the spoken word and printed word remain. The entry marks twenty years since a March 24 date and hints at a recurring column. The piece preserves local memory with a hint of nostalgia.
Fragmented OCR shows notices listing local figures and business roles, including manager names and positions. It mentions the Fort Ohio area, delivery details, and weekly carrier duties with pricing per week.
Business readers note that rising federal and state tax bills and inflation fears push up interest rates. Banks struggle to fund loans as deposit competition grows, while higher taxes could curb consumer and business spending and loan demand. The tight money market increases pressure on liquidity and loan availability this month and next.
A garbled set of notes lists events from 1994 and 1900 to 1915 and beyond. It mentions the 1994 act signing, independence recognition, New York subway work beginning in 1900, a Turkish army guarding Russian leaders, and a moon mission crash with photo maps, but many details are unclear.
A husband may elect to take against his wife s will. The election must be filed within one year after the will is probated. If survived by more than one child or issue of a deceased child, his share is one third. in all other cases it is one half of the net estate.
Readers letters discuss health matters including a child possibly having St Vitus dance and a prior tuberculosis concern. The doctor advises consulting a physician for complete examination, blood work, X rays, and neurological assessment, emphasizing careful diagnosis and avoiding panic.
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