A Disgusted Farmer Sends Inflation Plea to Public
An editorial imitates a letter from a figure calling himself A Disgusted Farmer reacting to a The Journal clipping headlined Blue Cross Cites Loss Asks Hike in Pennsylvania Rates. It argues inflation spirals, wage and price jumps, losses in gold reserves, and urges nationwide voluntary price restraint to meet Soviet pressure, noting the reader's disgust and calling for action beyond mere thinking Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Cross
Pennsylvania
Thompson Appeals to Court Over 48th District Senate Race
Glenn J Thormpson, son of R D 4 Grand Valley, seeks Republican nomination for state senator in the 48th district opposing Richard C Frame. Thompson’s petition defeated March 12 then approved on appeal by Commonwealth Court Judge William H Neely. Sen Leroy Chapman of Warren Venango retires. Frame unopposed on the GOP side, Thompson to appear No 2 on the ballot with Conway unopposed on Democratic line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Glenn J. ‘Rhompson
Grand Valley
Richard C. Frame
Office of State Senistor
Thormpson
Harrisburg
State Bureau of Elections
Thompson
Warren County
Commonwealth Court
Willian H. Neely
Frame
Senate
Leroy Chapman
Sen
Chapman
Venango
Thomas H. Conway
Natrona Heights arsonist sentenced after guilty plea
Pittsburgh report states 30 year old Xulanning man William Shankle pleaded guilty to setting a fire at his girlfriend Sandra Wyant’s home in Natrona Heights. He was sentenced to four to twenty years in prison after the guilty plea with police alleging a seven thousand dollar arson fire caused no injuries to the occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Natrona Heights
William Shankle
Noe
Williams
Corry Journal Advertises West South Edition Details
The Corry Journal announces publication details and distribution notes. It lists publisher names, advertising representatives, and affiliated offices, including McLaightin and Botwelleeimbadl Inc, with reference to Detroit Chamber of Commerce brochures and exclusive use of AP news dispatches for republication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Samos Beuruger
Eye Air
McLaightin
Premidbrr
Iessa
Botwelleeimbadl, Inc
Aetipan
Seusre Badung
Mort Bulising
Detroit
Chisber of Commerce Putchures
Teeichican Pallasetpta
Auwoched
AP News
Sokolsky warns UMWA tariff shift risks jobs and control
George Sokolsky notes in the United Mine Workers Journal that a high tariff posture and a 1962 trade bill would empower the president to control foreign commerce, threatening employment and government-imposed poverty. The piece frames a 1962 congressional clash over protection for coal and labor interests against imported goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Umwa and
Allied Industries and Labor Organizations
House of Representatives
Days and Means Committee
Congress
United States
John F. Kennedy
The
United Mine Workers Journal
West Virginia
Venezuela
Mine Workers
Reformers Face Hard Row in Massachusetts Scandal Era
The piece critiques Massachusetts politics and reform efforts, noting Boston’s elite society, corruption scandals, and clashes over tariffs, GATT, and federal highways. It cites figures like John Volpe and references labor unrest, West Virginia coal, and Latin American economic ties, all framed as a tough fight for honest reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afl-Cio
John Volpe
Fragmentary Note on Policy Debates and Workforces
A jagged OCR fragment references information policy and decision making. It hints at political considerations not aiding Movelved in a queelian artest context and mentions workers. No clear event or entities emerge to identify.
Supreme Court faces criticism as it shapes representation ruling
James Marlow notes the high court’s renewed scrutiny after a ruling granting federal courts power to intervene when states deny fair legislative representation. He recalls past clashes with presidents, landmark desegregation decisions, and in-court fights led by Justice Felix Frankfurter, highlighting ongoing external and internal pressures on the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Zeus
Jackson
Georgia
Dred Scott
Congress
Territories
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
South
Felix Frankfurter
Frankfurter
NASA Seeks Five to Ten New Astronauts
Washington AP reports NASA plans to select more astronauts soon with an open call to all applicants, civilian or military. Space Administrator James E Webb hints the age limit may be lowered to about 35, while current group leader John H Glenn is 40. The first class was named in April 1959 and all members are military test pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
James E. Webb
John H. Glenney
School Menus Week of April 24
Weekly lunch options list for April 24 includes Monday hot roast beet sandwich with apple sauce and vegetables, Tuesday Mexican goulash with sides, Wednesday listed as Surprise, Thursday fried chicken with sides, Friday baked beans with escauloped tomatoes and cheese squares. Milk accompanies all meals.
Train kills Ronald Sykes on Chestnut Hill bridge
Police said 17 year old Ronald Sykes was struck and killed last night while running across a bridge near the Chestnut Hill area as a Reading Railroad commuter train passed. The accident occurred on the Chestnut Hill crossing and authorities are investigating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reading Railroad
Chestnut, Hill
Ronald. Sykes
Washington Concedes Economy Not As Strong As Hoped
Washington acknowledges the economy is improving but not as robust as predicted. Commerce Secretary Hodges cites a shortfall in the first quarter of 1962 while stressing signs do not justify a downturn. The administration seeks funds for public works and may adjust fiscal plans as March reports arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Commerce
Hodnes
Congress
Treasury
Hodges
Economist forecasts varied 1962 growth growth figures
An economist predicted the economy would reach about 853.5 billion dollars in total output for the first quarter of 1962. Hodges later suggested around 500 billion, while some Wall Street observers estimated nearer 600 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
Wall Street
Dairy Health Reports Required for Cattle Shifts
Harrisburg reports will require health checks for dairy cattle moved to new herds. The State Agriculture Department says tests must show negative brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis within 12 months of the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Agriculture Department
Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Editorial
Soviet Union
Russia
Isbor
Farmer
Khrushchev
Appeal
Corry Rere
Cory
George Sokolsky
Paul Harvey News
Massachustts
Boston
Massachusetts
Lodges
Back Bay
Lea Sullivan
Curley
Italy
Titus domBstd
Chicago
Martin Kennelly
Cook County
Uris Wyndipute
Inekt
Marlow
James Marlow
Perss
INASA
Armstrong
Temlok
Hammond’s Lumber - Builders
Eagle Street
Business Mirror
Jane Parker
A&p
W. Washington St
Corry, PA
Corry
Rafael Stover, Candies
Seal Doug Ence
Bearcat
Mo Center St
Spars
Nyt
E Annes
Beneficial Finance
Slate
Beneficial Consumer Discount CO
Beneficial Finance System
Neal
Golde Ymca Bevelenetin
Ofth
Boshwellon
Mr Ning
Jaye
Cone Tune
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!