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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1967
Page
2
In Our Opinion the Corry Journal calls on Governor Shafer to reveal sources for the proposed 1.8 billion dollar budget's 300 million in new revenue. The editorial criticizes the lack of specifics for tax increases, urging clarity on how taxpayers will bear the increased burden and stressing the need for open budgeting and numbered revenue sources.
Harrisburg reports on Pennsylvania dairy evolution from cow to consumer. The piece outlines historic changes in delivery methods, milk safety laws, and the Milk Control Law first enacted in 1934 and made permanent in 1937. It highlights the public health rationale, economic forces, and ongoing amendments up to 1965, noting the act’s preamble stressing milk’s vital role and the need for sanitary, stable supply.
Paul Harvey rails against government overreach and mandatory military service. He cites Governor Hatfield and Sargent Shriver opposing a universal draft, Kennedy's claim of an all black army, and argues for voluntary enlistment, technological emphasis, and shorter terms to counter draft reliance.
Drew Pearson outlines a Senate showdown on a $1 voluntary income tax checkoff to fund presidential campaigns. Russell Long backs the plan. Albert Gore opposes. The piece traces Long and Gore's backgrounds and notes Republican support and Wallace’s tentative alignment with Long.
On May 2 historical notes include Eisenhower bidding farewell to the Army in 1948, Leonardo da Vinci's death in 1519, Hudson's Bay Company chartered in 1670, Jefferson becoming minister to France in 1785, Oklahoma territory status in 1890, Berlin fall announced in 1945, WWII Pacific missing-men search ended in 1946, McCarthy death ten years ago, mine rockfall in South Africa five years ago, and Lodge Vatican audience with Paul VI a year ago. Political mentions include Wallace, Long, and Johnson discussions on party restrictions and veto dynamics.
A motorist used a hand fire extinguisher to halt a fire that started from a short circuit in a Ford sedan owned by Wilbur Craker, parked near the Woolworth store last evening. Beth Heath Olmstead, former resident, has published a book titled O Let of Lays, now available in Honolulu where she and Col. Dawson Olmstead reside.
Yesterday reports note the United States and Britain may diverge on giving Jews a voice in the United Nations Palestine debate. Corry faces a city parking crisis after blocked roads caused by irregular street parking. Local officials await state funds to offset proposed two mill property tax increase. Corry High School baseball defeated Spartansburg 284 in a game featuring 20 players used by Coach Putnam.
A health column outlines do s and don ts to prevent dog bites and rabies, emphasizing calm behavior around animals, proper wound care, and the importance of vaccination. It explains how rabies spreads, the role of observation, and that vaccines are not overly painful, with medical authority guiding individual decisions.
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