In Our Opinion Railroads At It Again
The Journal notes embarrassing delays in fixing Route 6 bypass spalling and crumbling crossings at First Avenue and Center Street in Corry. It criticizes railroads for boasting of new engines while neglecting lasting repairs, urging action from city to Washington.
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First Avenue
Center Street
Corry
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington Monument
Bob Bartlett
Pennsylvania
Highway Commission
Union City
Harborcreek
North East
Bartlett
Paris as go-between in Vietnam talks questioned
The author argues Paris should not act as intermediary in Vietnam peace negotiations due to France's stance. A neutral power is sought to avoid bias, warning that U S goals could be compromised if Charles de Gaulle's Hard line influence prevails in Paris.
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France
Paris
Charles Det#aulle
U.S
Hanoi
Night in Washington Fire Alarm and Intrigue Stop Our Flight Home
Jim Bishop recalls a fatigued postwar scene as he and Lee Harvey Oswald witnesses parse documents in the National Archives then endure a chaotic night. A BB from an air rifle strikes, alarms sound, and a hotel fire forces a crowded exit as reporters race to escape.
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National Archives
Pennsylvania Avenue
Johnson
Secret Service
Lee + Harvey Oswald
Pneumoconiosis Toll in Coal Mines and Congressional Scrutiny
Drew Pearson reports a silent daily tragedy of pneumoconiosis among coal miners, with 140,000 affected and 1,200 deaths yearly in Pennsylvania. He criticizes lax federal safety enforcement, notes limited penalties, and highlights reforms in Europe versus the United States.
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Washington
Hominy Falls
W.va
Pennsylvania
Europe
United States
Bureau of Mines
It Happened In Corry Twenty Years Ago
Corry May 11 1948 notes report a Ladies Auxiliary tag day raising 465 for hospital expenses. First uniforms for Company A guardsmen distributed after arrival from Harrisburg. Corry sheet team won 4 29798 in Penn York League over Falconer. Gasoline in Corry up to 21 cents genel tax 24 cents for ethyl. May 17 1828 advance publicity for Brothers Circus, city events.
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Corry Hospital
Corry
Orsical
Falconer
Paul M. Conway
Erie County Leaders Back Education Bill Amid Budget Debate
The Erie County delegation votes for House Bill 2170 funding new textbooks and materials for math science languages and physical education. They discuss amendments on public referendum horse racing revenue and university status for Edinboro College while opposing privacy-invasive tax data sharing and gun bills.
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Marty ‘Mullin
Erie County
House
Senate
Don ‘Bair
Allegheny County
Department of Public Instruction
Matthew Ryan
Liquor Control Committee
Matt
Liquor Control Commissioners
Bob Bloom
Edinboro College
Bob
Meadville
Edinboro
Northwestern Pennsylvania
Ken Youngs
George Scofford
Supreme Court ruling ends racial segregation in public schools
On this date in 1954 the U S Supreme Court ruled unanimously that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional. The history note recalls other events, from Newark founding in 1866 to recent protests at Texas Southern University.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Newark
N.J
Connecticut
New York Shock Exchange
Louisville
Brussels
Belgium
Egypt
Suez Canal
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Bay of Pigs
U.S
French National Assembly
Jacques, Soustelle
France
Algeria
United States
Texas Southern University
Houston
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Joe Resnick
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Vance
Resnick
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Paul Ignatius
Ignatius
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Keiter
John Blandford
George Nortis
U.S. Bureau of Mines
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Herrisburg
Assemblyman Forest Hopkins
Austin Harrier
Department of Revenue
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