Debate continues on 18 year old voting rights in U.S.
A Corry Pennsylvania examination of the proposed constitutional amendment to lower the voting age discusses the need for two thirds approval by both chambers and state ratification within seven years. Supporters cite patriotism and historic amendments while opponents stress state sovereignty and practicality for absentee voting.
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Constiuion
Congress
U. S
Rep
Celler
D-Ny
Georgia
Kentucky
Eisenhower
the Union
America
U.S. Census Bureau
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ITS Oven Cleaner Advertises Quick Grease Removal
An ad promotes ITS oven cleaner that restores oven surfaces to grease free newness without scraping. The substance is brushed on, left to stand, then wiped with water. The product includes a plastic brush and is marketed as non inflammable with impressive performance claims. The ad lists F. E. Guignon as a contact.
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F. E. Guignon
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files May 15 1934
In the spring primary heavy voting awaited results within about an hour after polls close. Emmanuel Episcopal Church plans a May 17 meeting to discuss parish finances for a funded minister. John J. Hickey a lifelong local resident dies at his West Congress street home after five years illness. Corry Country Club sees rising activity promising a strong season. a fourteam league forms including Raymonds Ajax Iron Works Hotel Corry and Corry Water Co. A G Postlethwait named for president of the new National Bank and Trust Company formed from Erle Trust and Second National Bank at Erle.
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Corby Evening Journal
Exoept
South Street
Corry
George Sample
EOC
Bottinelli-Kimball, Inc
Lexington Avenue
New York
Chicago & Bond
Detroit
Sas
Beseioun Poilenti Att Fae
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
John J. Hickey
City
West
Congress Street
Raymond's
Ajax Iron Works
Hotel Corry
Corry Water Co
How Smart Are You Quiz on National Facts
A reader quiz asks seven current events questions about presidential succession, League of Nations expulsions, FBI wiretaps in espionage cases, farm electricity sources, the mint julep ingredient, Britain’s mainland possessions, and island sizes Greenland versus New Guinea.
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Russia
League of Nations
FBI
Great Britain
Central America
South America
Greenland
New Guinea
Services yesterday for William Bensink
The funeral for Willis Bensink was held at Bracken Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Burnham officiating. Nephews served as pallbearers, and interment was in Beaverdam Cemetery. Attendees included many from Wayhee Township, Clymer, and North Clymer, with relatives traveling from Indiana and Ohio.
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Willis Bensink
Bracken
Harold Burnham
Wattsburg
David Bensink Jr
Donald Bensink
Harold Bensink
John Bensink
Philip Sample
Howard Onink
Beaverdam
Wayhee Township
Clymer
North Clymer
Indianapolis
Ethel Defore
Joy Ann VanHorn
Coal City
Ind
Minnie Onink
Frewsburg
Thomas Kunzer
Youngstown
Rumors of delay in local building project and fund loan issues
Rumors say a planned local building project may be delayed as funds once loaned to another group face collection problems. Nearby notes mention Mrs. Guy Benl nk honored as president emeritus of Thorn Bible Class. Marine Pfc Rexford Nichols reports to Cherry Point for duty. a major grocer may survey sites for a new outlet. Andrew Carnegie gift cost of public library pegged at 14997 dollars in 1916. Second Ward residents reportedly ignore curbside yard litter dumping ban.
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Guy Benlnk
Buffalo
Thorn
First Bible Presbyterian Church
Park Lane
Dlass
Hollywood
Florida
Anderson
Andrew Carnegie
Second Ward
Corry area grapples with old enforcement and tax changes
Local notes hint at a failing street cleaning ordinance with weak enforcement and calls for reassessment while tax policy debates loom. Fish stocking near Mead Park continues as weather and logistics affect residents.
Fuel prices under review by federal commission
The article notes the Federal Power Commission has before it requests from companies supplying the PCG for rate boosts. If granted, these increases could lead to higher retail fuel costs to consumers.
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Federal Power Commission
York couple learns son promoted on Guam
Mr and Mrs Alfred Apps of York Street received word this week that their son David Apps, stationed on Guam, has been promoted from communications technician to petty officer third class.
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Alfred Apps
York Street
David , Apps
Guam
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A. G. Postlethwait
Gorry
New National Bank and Trust Company
Erle Trust
Second National Bank
Erle
William Bensink
Thomas Motors
OF Corry, Inc
Corry, Pa
Bob Desmond
West Church St
Langhurst & Stewart
East Main St
Mead Park
Harrisburg
PUC
Mary Fisher Arnold
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Gibson Stranahans
Concord Corners
Allegheny Valley
Canadohta Lake
Walter S. Peake
Walter Peake
University of Tucson
University California At Berkeley
Gali
Arizona
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Jamestown
Marshall Sherwood
Moore's Television
East Main Street
Box Barker's Poultry Remedy
Clinton St. Phono Corry
Leed
Frigidaire Headquarters
NEW Modern
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E. Main St
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