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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1967
Page
2
The piece argues against a referendum to revise Pennsylvania's constitution and criticizes the minor judiciary. It notes aldermen and justices of the peace oppose changes, fearing loss of work to lawyers. It suggests schooling and testing for JP and aldermen, questions the need for lawyers to issue fines, and endorses the squire lobby while urging self reform.
In Pennsylvania House of Representatives Leroy Irvis, a Democratic Whip, stands as the first Black to attain such a high post. He is praised across parties for his independence and eloquence, with a noted critique of federal preemption over state issues and warnings on state finances amid Civil Rights bill clashes. The profile highlights his influence, controversy, and role in shaping state politics.
Washington reports the State Department has not disclosed Otepka's pay or duties after firing him for taking confidential files and aiding Sen. Dodd's probes. The case pits Dodd's calls for action against State Department secrecy, with a forthcoming hearing announced amid ongoing questions about Otepka's role and security.
May 1 194 Pennsylvania notes show Rep pressuring civil rights bills while PKU testing becomes law. All-American Aviation reassures postal routes as Corry ministers organize high school baccalaureate. City council approves Heath alley land purchase as church remodeling progresses.
A column cites Paul Harvey criticizing TV coverage of riots and Watts for fueling unrest, while Bertrand Russell's so called International War Crimes Tribunal is described as a show. Vice President Humphrey laments press damage to America's image in Europe. Dick Gregory proclaims Powell powerful after front-page hype. The writer warns of government snoopervision and urges clearer guidelines for news coverage. Also notes B W Sennett storefront progress with a copper front on North Center Street.
New York columnist Hal Boyle recalls nostalgic everyday scenes from earlier decades. He notes fashion, technology, price changes, and social norms that shaped American life, reflecting on how collective memory preserves a nation’s character. Remembering comforts, quirks, and ambitions, he evokes a wistful panorama of the past.
On May 16, historical milestones include the 1860 Republican National Convention in Chicago, the 1639 founding of Newport Rhode Island, Marie Antoinette’s 1770 marriage to Louis XVI, the 1775 Massachusetts constitution, the 1935 Soviet-Czechoslovak pact, and mid-20th century air campaigns and ships. Also noted are the Skate submarine launch in 1957, Laos counteraction in 1967, and Buddhist leaders in South Vietnam in 1966-75 contexts.
A mother in Minnesota asks about her four month old son Coleman who seems unresponsive to loud noises and lacks blinking. Dr Coleman explains that early hearing is hard to diagnose, stresses continued talking to the child, and notes that later tests and speech development are better indicators. He discusses psycho galvanic skin tests and the use of hearing aids in infancy, and highlights the role of the American Hearing Society Volta Bureau and education centers in deaf rehabilitation.
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