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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1969
Page
2
In Our Opinion the article notes 15 youngsters faced a justice of the peace for furnishing malt beverages to minors and possession of alcohol. Only two mothers attended with their children. nine others appeared without parental support. It argues parents must guide teens to avoid trouble.
Paul Harvey discusses how Americans increasingly worry about watershed management and air and water pollution while scientists study forest fires and regeneration. He notes the Forest Service experiments with prescribed burning and chemical retardants, and laments the conflict between industry, science, and environmental protection as pollution and destruction threaten resources.
The piece recalls Abe Fortas defending Dorothy Bailey, a civil servant accused by Joe McCarthy, in a costly no fee battle to secure the right to face accusers. It contrasts past stands with current criticisms of Fortas over a fee matter related to El Paso Natural Gas and Nixon associates.
The article recalls Abe Fortas defending Owen Lattimore against McCarthy’s charges, noting their long legal battle and Fortas’ later life. It contrasts past service with contemporary controversies, mentions payments, real estate, and various political figures including Nixon era figures and patronage shifts.
On May 17 historical notes mark the 1854 Supreme Court decision ending school segregation, the 1792 founding of the New York Stock Exchange, and the 1875 first Kentucky Derby. Other items cite Fidel Castro proposing prisoner exchanges in 1961, China's 1961 Matsu bombardment, 2016 Vatican relations moves, and Kosygin's 1970 Prague visit amid Czechoslovakia tensions.
A father of former and current band members voices concerns about worn uniforms and dating from 180 era markings. He notes the work and pride of band participation, questions replacement timing, and suggests council decisions on use and leadership by Mr. Rairie. He urges support for future concerts.
Reflection on past times contrasts modern life with memories of innocence and daily routines. The piece notes rainbound mud, backyards as essentials, late nights on New Year’s, rising living costs, and social quirks from a bygone era, ending with nostalgia for earlier hardships.
In Corry on March 17 officials discussed a proposed 74 000 bond issue to fund storm relief sewers on Fast Smith Street. The Corry PTA Council met for dinner with Mrs Leland Johnston re elected and Philip Zalmeck as vice president. A woods fire risk arose when Concord Ringe was mentioned. The area faced severe frost with heavy damage to fruit trees and new seedings, worsening prior cold weather losses.
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