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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1967
Page
2
In Harrisburg lawmakers push a new bill to cut the retirement qualifying period from 28 to about 22 years, amid bipartisan calls that their pay and expense allowances, raised in 1965, justify restraint. The analysis notes salaries at 47,200 plus 4,800 and a 50 percent pension increase for eight years of service, with a maximum of 12,000.
In Harrisburg a House resolution may probe the Department of Mines and Mineral Industries following the firing of James M. Cunningham from the Bureau of Bituminous Conservation and Reclamation. Representative John F. Laudadio backs the inquiry, arguing to check enforcement of the Clean Streams Act amid interbranch tensions. The move hinges on whether a legislative review intrudes on executive territory or properly oversight the administration.
Atlantic City report notes Philip Murray and the United Steelworkers advancing a two year strike ban to secure uninterrupted steel output and stabilize national economics. Severe May rainfall flooded streets, while Corry Jamestown Mfg. Co faced potential layoffs from sheet steel shortages. Rev Joseph R Clair named to canons committee at Erie Episcopal Convention. Local fisherman Robert Wotus caught a 22 inch three and a half pound brown trout in Hare Creek.
Jim Bishop reports on the Tony Rome movie production at Arcola's rented Bis cayne Bay hillside estate owned by Maria Houston. A pool set, lights, trucks, and crew fill the scene while locals watch as onlookers and police keep crowds back. Actors Richard Conte and Frank Sinatra rehearse amid palms, curios, and a Spanish mansion full of antique furniture and photos. The article blends film-making details with neighborhood color and personal backstories.
Senate hearing notes allege Sen. Tom Dodd suppressed damaging TV violence evidence. Dr. Ralph Garry, Boston University consultant, cited staff findings showing rising violence in programs. NBC figures like Robert Sarnoff and attorney Bernard Segal faced scrutiny as Levy offered testimony privately. Dodd and NAB codes, private talks, and a $47,167 bill from Cahill, Gordon amid a web of industry influence appear intertwined with the probe.
The United States Fair Labor Standards Act states that no employer shall employ any worker engaged in commerce or production of goods for commerce for more than 40 hours in a work week without paying overtime at a rate not less than 1.5 times the regular rate. Exceptions apply based on work type and prior employment length.
On this date Burr trial for treason in Virginia occurred in 1807. Other events include Wagner birth in 1813, first U.S. train robbery near Seymour in 1868, Hugo death in 1885, Paris raid in 1918, and Moscow’s 1943 dissolution of the Third International. Eisenhower urged disarmament in 1957. Foreign aid bill move noted in 1962. Da Nang crisis in 1966.
Reader questions explore common headache causes from eye strain to sinus infection and high or low blood pressure. The article notes that many headaches stem from physical issues, with thorough testing recommended before treatment and mentions referred pain from dental or sinus disease and jaw problems. It also discusses how fear is learned and can be spread socially, urging open discussion to reduce anxiety. Dr Coleman invites letters for his health column.
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