Corry Voters Weigh Two Proposed Constitutional Amendments
In Our Opinion urges support for two amendments on next Tuesday’s ballot. One would modernize and condense the constitution by consolidating three articles on public-official appointments, incompatible offices, oath of office, impeachment and removal. The second would raise municipal and school debt limits, easing borrowing caps from five to seven to fifteen percent of assessed valuation and removing voter consent requirements.
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Hal Boyle Explores a World of Phobias in Americana
Hal Boyle playfully catalogs a spectrum of fears with mock clinical terms, urging readers to inventory their anxieties. He lists common worries from fear of responsibility to fear of symbolism, time, height, and even machines, framing them as modern phobias in a lighthearted social survey.
The Spoken Word and The Frinted Word Presence
A brief notice highlights the enduring role of spoken word in public discourse and the constant presence of print, asserting that language, once voiced, remains available in communities and culture.
A Joyful Marriage Decays into Tragedy and Memory
Jim Bishop reflects on a marriage that began with happiness and grew into a complex bond. He praises Kelly as the fulcrum of family life, recounting their children, grandchildren, and shared travels while confronting the ache of Elinor’s death and the impermanence of bliss.
Right Wing Tensions and Plane Crash Fallout in Ardmore
The article covers FAA medical checks and hidden health issues among Ardmore crash crew including Reed Pigman and Wilbur Marr, plus a liberal commentator Robert Goldman’s vandalized Philadelphia area apartment. It notes far right activity in the East, pressure on Rep Schweiker, and legal maneuvering around Sen Dodd’s publicity push. It ends with the death of General Walter Alessandroni in a plane crash and notes threats against Goldman’s family.
Corry Memories From May 13 1966 Highlight Local Events
Yesterday's Memories recount Corry items from 20 years ago including coal news and the strike truce in Washington. Local events cover a flour mill closure under Truman era food talks, obituaries, veterans, ABC bowling results, student council ties, marriages, a birth, and the Odd Fellows grand lodge gathering in Union City North Western Pennsylvania.
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Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge of the Order
Union City
Pennsylvania
Pleasant surprise party for Hendersons celebrated by junior high faculty
Forty years ago on May 13, 1926, members of the Junior High School faculty held a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Robert Henderson who had recently wed at the home of Mr and Mrs C F Hurlbut. The event featured cards and music and presented gifts to the honored couple. Richard Miller was named president and Charles Alessandroni campaigned for lieutenant governor on the GOP ticket. Pennsylvania Legion Commander Alessandroni spoke out against McCarthyism when few others would.
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C. F. Hurlbut
Richard Miller
Charles
Alessandroni
Pennsylvania
American Legion
Today In History May 13 1966 Highlights
May 13 1966 marks the 133rd day of the year with 252 remaining. Notable events include 1607 founding of Jamestown Virginia by 105 colonists, 1846 US declares war on Mexico, 1865 last Civil War engagement at Palo Pinto Texas, 1915 US protest Lusitania sinking, Winston Churchill's pledge speech, 1942 Philippines government HQ established in Washington, 1956 Soviet camp closures announced, 1961 Congo president Kasavubu to reconvene Parliament, 1965 Dominican Republic attacks rebels after a short truce, and a December 1942-? note omitted.
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America
United States
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Palo Pinto
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Lusitania
Winston Churchill
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Joseph Kasavuby
Congo
Dominican Republic
Indomethacin Offers Relief in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Reports from many American hospitals suggest indomethacin, a non steroid anti rheumatic drug, eases pain fever and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. It may reduce cortisone needs, but must be used with physician guidance as it can affect the stomach lining. Dr. W D Paul calls it a safe effective addition to arthritis management. Plastic surgery in prisons aids rehabilitation and reduces aggression, with notes of social reintegration after procedures.
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