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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1975
Page
2
The Pennsylvania State Police adopt a new code of conduct and disciplinary procedures to raise standards of personal behavior and duty performance. Col. James D. Barger states the public deserves a better disciplined force and the code may serve as a model for other departments nationwide.
David E. Mitchell defends youth involvement and opposes using Corry kids as scapegoats. He says recreation funds and facilities should serve all ages, highlights underfunded recreation, vacant committees, and thin council action. He supports tennis courts and outdoor pool as community assets and urges unity for better facilities.
Secretary Kissinger notes Watergate and war widen the hurt but urges forward focus. Americans flood two contests for Bicentennial slogans and songs, sending 750000 letters from every state. Readers propose lines and poems, with prizes including 5000 dollars, a station wagon, and lodging.
Jim Bishop laments television as high budget stupidity mocking police, Black characters, and ads. He argues news shows overplay Vietnam coverage, local TV clichés feed stereotypes, and weather prognostications mislead viewers. He calls TV a therapeutic brain stopper yet addictive.
Lorne Michaels reflects on his career from Toronto roots to Hollywood influence. He recalls live show energy attracting performers and his early work as a gag writer for New York comedians before moving to Los Angeles in 1969.
A brief notice from the Associated Press explains exclusive use and republication rights for local news. It outlines second class postage paid at Corry Pennsylvania, annual mail rates, and advertising rate information, with delivery and deadline details noted.
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