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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1966
Page
2
An Our Opinion argues against Pennsylvania lawmakers delaying wiretap legalization despite illegal status. It says wiretaps assist law enforcement, cites Philadelphia’s 5,000 criminal cases backlog and Erie County’s stalled dockets, and urges court sanctioned wiretaps where justified to fight crime.
Spending on education rises as grants, scholarships, and gifts total about 250 million dollars annually. Firms enter education as suppliers or partners, with major deals including ITT merging with Howard W Sams, RCA buying Random House, and IBM acquiring Science Research Associates, amid rising college enrollment projected to double by mid-1970s.
On this date in 1864 Congress approved the Post Office money order system. Also noted are Newark New Jersey settlement in 1686 by Connecticut company and the 1814 signing of the Norwegian Constitution. The 1829 death of statesman John Jay and 1853 merger of nine small railroads are listed.
Paul Harvey argues against labeling all Negro voters as a bloc and notes Mrs. Wallace's Alabama landslide. He asserts many African Americans supported Wallace, challenging media assumptions and urging individual judgment over racial categorization. The column criticizes press the miscasting of the Negro vote and highlights a broader fight for freedom and noninterference.
The article notes Tom Dodd, then senator from Connecticut, guiding an inquiry into mortgage funding in 1962. Manlio Liccione described an investment plan to finance four Albany apartment buildings with large loans from Aetna Travelers and Connecticut General, citing a $3.75 to $4 million figure.
In Corry, visitors include Col. John Rice and Sen. John Dent en route from Erie to Warren, while the Beav er Club eyes a Little Beaver Contest at Loveland Field. Local bands seek musicians, and district athletes compete as Erie Academy wins the District 8 track meet with Corry scoring a single point via Ross.
Hal Boyle’s American piece contrasts New York as Fun City with a gritty view of its flaws. He notes noisy subways, tax quirks, strikes, inequality, and crime while admitting lingering affection for the metropolis and predicting a rough but enduring revival.
A health column reassures families that pinworm infestations are not a sign of poor hygiene. It explains transmission, symptoms like itching and nausea, treatment options, and strict cleanliness steps for all household members. It also notes that doctors can detect parasites and invites reader questions for Dr. Coleman.
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