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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1969
Page
2
In Our Opinion, residential construction lags as commercial and industrial work rise. High interest rates, estimated at eight to nine percent, push a $35,000 30 year loan to about $81,000, inflating costs while inflation eats away payments. The federal push for housing contrasts with costly borrowing.
The International Press Institute reports rising distrust of news media in the United States, viewing it as a greater challenge than industry financial or technical problems. The piece suggests appointing another commission of distinguished Americans outside journalism to assess the media and its useful function.
The airline industry struggles with plummeting profits, layoffs at Pan American and peers, and weak earning reports. Traffic-control staffing shortages and crowded airports hinder operations as plans for larger jets and supersonic travel face financing and sonic-boom hurdles.
NBC leads weekly averages as Laugh In tops the list, with Gunsmoke and Bonanza strong. CBS shows like Red Skelton and Beverly Hillbillies remain popular along with Family Affair and My Three Sons. The article notes a mid season reshuffle and a TV wedding tease involving Steve Douglas and Barbara leading to high ratings.
Washington sources report major automakers lobbying to weaken the federal Auto Safety Act. Lobbyists from Ford Chrysler and General Motors press Commerce Committee members to curb enforcement powers and extend hearings before recalls. Senator Vance Hartke pushes for $18.2 million for safety research and higher bureau staffing, challenging industry delay tactics amid concerns over used car standards and factory defect liability.
Civil rights debate on school busing widens as officials from Chicago to Oklahoma City criticize its effectiveness for integration and education. Leaders note costs and hardship while some see local option and shifting priorities shaping policy.
Dr. Helen Kim, 70, who built Ewha University in Korea into a leading women’s institution, says coed dorms and admitting men are not desirable. She argues separate education is preferable for college-age students and reflects Korea’s traditional female roles. Ewha, founded 1886, now serves 8,000 students. Kim led the school from 1939 to 1961 after studying in the United States.
Meade Park hosts Lutheran Fellowship Society gathering while City Council reviews proposed budgets aiming for a balanced $126 599 operating plan. Meantime four new garages by M E Shambaugh near completion on Second Avenue as Mario Cappelli sings to a large ME Church audience. Postmaster Bentley warns to shop early for Christmas mail with December 25 delivery in mind. extra staff to be hired mid November.
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