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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1967
Page
2
The administration wants a six percent surcharge on the income tax. A 1996 Supreme Court ruling condemns such schemes as unconstitutional. We urge stopping the surcharge or tax hike and instead reducing government waste and pork barreling to relieve fiscal pressure.
Residents voice frustration over dirt streets, sub-base issues, and the cost of gravel while city officials defend ongoing drainage work and limited funding. The golf course annexation proposal prompts questions on taxes, revenue, and long term city development strategies.
Paul Harvey condemns Adams Powell and Harlem’s reaction as a symbol of media culture. He argues the press glamorizes felons while claiming Powell’s reinstatement would erode national standards. Gregory touts Powell’s power, citing front-page notoriety as justification.
The last patient moved from Corry Convalescent Home on West Church Street and the 12 year old facility will close. The final resident was taken to Erie County Hospital as state controls bite. A new garbage ordinance restricts dump access to keys from the city engineer, locking out the public and trapping one man at the gate. Beneficial Finance Co celebrates 20 years in Corry.
In a special session the Corry Board of Education discussed advancing the postwar building program but took no action on proposed options from a survey by Superintendent Swartz. A further meeting is set for next month as attendance in city and parochial schools drops due to influenza and bad weather. Ernest Johnson, a machinist at Ajax Iron Works, injured his left foot when a lathe chuck fell.
Fragmentary OCR shows a local newspaper detail from Corry Evening Journal with publisher notes and pricing references. The readable lines indicate a second class mail rate and per copy price, plus a mention of an office or location tied to publication.
The Hal Boyle Americana column ribbing fat jokes, diet fads, and self help quips compares dieting claims with sarcasm. It features mock exchanges and punchlines about calories, willpower, and bizarre foods while noting a local curb cut request and a hospital release.
On this date in history several events are noted. The first Medal of Honor was awarded to Gen George Washington for the capture of Boston in 1776. Adolf Hitler spoke of unity with Italy in 1939. In 1944 Rome's German commander announced the execution of 20 civilians in reprisal for Nazi deaths. A $10 000 Cuban diamond was stolen in Havana in 1946. Eisenhower nominated Katherine Oettinger in 1956. France recalled its ambassador from Moscow in 1955. Five alpinists conquered Mt Higer in 1959.
A new amanroscope device, developed by Dr A R Armando del Campo at Mexico City's National University, aims to restore light perception in the blind by sending electrical flashes to the brain. Early tests show some ability to recognize shadows and large objects, with potential to assist many yet imperfect for those blind from birth.
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