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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1966
Page
2
An opinion piece critiques the official Pennsylvania Highway Department map construction bulletin. It notes no numbers near Corry, calls for action from Assemblymen Ford O'Dell and Stanley Blair and Senator William Lesler, and urges readers to contact legislators or the Journal with road concerns.
Corry Pa residents seek details of the urban renewal plan for the Fourth Ward. An official explains criteria for demolitions versus refurbishing, the role of low interest loans, and how blight control and industrial encroachment will be balanced with resident protections under the redevelopment program.
Paul Harvey argues Britain's labor government hides tax increases in a payroll levy starting September. Industry supposedly pays, yet higher costs are passed to consumers via pricier goods and services. He predicts rising living costs, wage demands, and eroding purchasing power, noting Washington delays tax hikes while inflation grows.
Treasury experts say Johnson could finance the Vietnam War by closing oil loopholes and forcing major oil firms to pay their fair share. The 20 top oil companies allegedly dodged $6 billion in taxes from 1955 to 1965, enough to fund eight months of the war, with 1964 returns showing only 4 percent of income paid to the Treasury. Five firms Atlantic Marathon Richfield Sinclair Sunray reportedly paid no federal taxes in 1964.
Yesterday's Memories of Corry recalls events from 20 years ago including mint changes, a Corry High School student accepted at Vassar next fall, field work delays at Loveland Field with rain hampering opening game preparations, local business figures, and community notices.
A Corry area page reports a UFO sighting near Corry Spring Creek Road with only one observer, while police car mileage figures show about 3,000 miles monthly. The Grisette journal profiles Corry native Joseph Baumgarten with extensive study credentials, and council members praise Buyers Fair and Al Xander for improving Park Street parking.
Today in history May 28 1966 notes key events on this date including George Washington’s first battle at Great Meadows in 1754, Belgium surrendering to Germany in 1940, Mexico declaring war on the Axis in 1942, and Allied advances toward Rome in 1944. It also recalls Nepal announcing Everest climbs a decade earlier.
The Corry Evening Journal masthead lists staff roles and offices. Low clarity text also mentions Associated Press exclusivity, post office mailing, and subscription rates. some lines reference building addresses and distribution notes with damaged OCR.
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