Nostalgia Night and press trials pepper Corry week
Corry hosts a brass band revival at the Salvation Army citadel on Saturday with a varied program and a morning church march, followed by a high school baccalaureate service. In Washington, President Nixon defends his conduct as Justice Department pursues Boston Globe reporter Tom Oliphant, who faced arrest warrants over coverage of Wounded Knee and mercy missions.
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Sky Labs
Corry
Glenn
Willer Orchestra
Oldsters
Salvation Army
Corry Area High School
Washington
Nixon
Justice Department
Boston Globe
Tom Oliphant
Wounded Knee
S.C
Oliphant indictment and FBI raid described in press assault
The article outlines the Oliphant case with an FBI raid on an incorrect address near Boston and Oliphant turning himself in after learning of a Washington home stakeout. It notes a grand jury indictment over alleged involvement in a riot by ruining Indian food and medicine at Wounded Knee, claims about cash and aircraft funding, and skepticism about securing a conviction. The piece critiques Justice Department tactics and contrasts with past actions against journalists.
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Justice Department
Oliphant
Wounded Knee
Americans split on taxes and services amid rising costs
A broad, data heavy look at tax fatigue shows 65 percent of Americans think taxes are too high while demanding more public services. Voter rejections of school bonds and rising local mandates reveal a state and local overburden. The piece notes government payrolls at about 5 million and 10 million local bureaucrats as costs soar, with entreaties for economizing met by resistance to reduced services. It closes with satirical quips from New York AP about relationships and physical quirks.
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White House
Best you can buy By William Ecenbarger
A Philadelphia Inquirer opinion piece argues money dominates Pennsylvania politics. It critiques the 1937 campaign finance law, highlights opaque donor reporting, and endorses Gov. Shapp's reform plan modeled on federal rules. It urges full disclosures and post election reports to reveal influence.
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William Ecenbarger
Philadelphia Inquirer
Pennsylvania
Shapp
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A fragment discusses social interactions and perceptions including how patting a bald man’s head may offend, and notes that people rarely act on weather or air conditioning, plus two topics they talk about most yet do little about are sex and taxes.
Corry plans bus mail route amid rail service cuts in 1953
In Corry and Oil City plans were drawn for a Star Route mail truck to bridge service loss after the Pennsylvania Railroad cancels two trains. Meanwhile Corry Country Club readies its summer season with a major expansion and a new bar as dancing opens tonight at the hilltop recreation area.
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Corry
Oil City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Corry Journal invites brief reader communications
The Corry Journal asks readers to submit short legible letters on a single topic, include signature and return address for publication, and notes that all letters are subject to condensation with no responsibility for statements.
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