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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1971
Page
2
The piece surveys the proposed Sparta Merged District and Corry Area School Jointure detailing overcrowding at Corry, Sparta’s reluctance, transportation costs, and the likely need for a merged superintendent. It criticizes focus on legal wrangles over student welfare and urges prioritizing education.
A light anecdote on desk cleanup ends with a stark fear of emptiness as a colleague clears a five year clutter mountain. A second report from Washington notes rising black pride and South African tensions with Vorster easing limits, while Houphouet-Boigny contemplates diplomacy and possible state visits to South Africa, urging black solidarity.
The piece argues that Vorster’s invitation could open dialogue between Black Africa and South Africa to avert bloodshed, while warning apartheid may falter if not challenged. It notes Boigny’s view that blacks cannot militarily topple apartheid but could deter through dialogue to avoid a severe clash.
A candid reminiscence on growing up in Bramhall Avenue Jersey City. The narrator jokes about being “fully grown” as a teen, recalls delivering newspapers, family quirks, and early experiences with radios clothes and girls. The piece paints a rough family economy with a policeman father and frequent moves through four flats.
Miss Blanche T Durham graduates from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia after a three year course. A surprise housewarming for Orlo and Mrs Ewing at Carter Hill with ten couples and gifts. Little League managers announce first draft and practice begins a week before opening day. Paul Clark opens a cleaning and dyeing plant on East Church Street. Two Carry Rod and Gun Club members lead district rifle tryouts with Blaine Kincaid and Merle Israelson scoring high. A green furniture set from Ludwig Baumann at 25 dollars a month. The Corry outdoor range hosts the U S rifle team trial. results noted. A memory piece recounts a teen party with dances and growing pains, family life, and social observations from St Patrick’s School era.
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