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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1968
Page
2
The Corry Evening Journal urges Congressman Vigorito to combat galloping inflation by cutting federal spending and restoring fiscal sanity. The letter cites a 2.5 mill property tax rise and warns against a devalued dollar, referencing 100 million Reichsmark notes and a 50-cent dollar as stark contrasts.
Local column by Dave Johnson answers reader questions about Corry snowfall patterns, city tax mill rates, and civic topics. The exchange covers February snow surges, a joke ski doodle trap, and clarification that city controls over certain issues are limited.
Corry voters recall that the city council approved third reading of an ordinance creating a pension fund for eight patrolmen, with January 1 as the effective date. Also announced are Corry High selections for the East West All Star game at Erie on November 26.
Washington reports mounting deals link Universal Pictures with Decca Records and the Music Corporation of America as Westinghouse eyes Universal, while Aluminum Corporation of America pursues Twentieth Century Fox. MGM faces Seagram executives and Bronfman led maneuvers as Warner Brothers contemplates a Three-way with Seven Arts and National General.
Fragmentary text lists publisher, general manager, foreman and staff names plus AP credit terms. The readable parts mention Carrie Corey and Joan McLaughlin among staff with press deadlines and subscription rates.
In Sioux City Iowa residents of Morningside Heights formed Citizen Surveillance Patrols to deter crime. Unarmed volunteers patrolled streets testing doors reporting suspicions and aiding authorities. Six months in thefts logged as solved and officials now back the effort expanding patrol presence citywide.
The essay speaks to men over forty facing middle age, noting both perils and rewards. It lists practical shifts like easier mornings, less impulse to chase trends, and a calmer life, while joking about health quirks and budgetary changes. The tone remains humorous and reflective about aging.
Today in history November 16 marks events from 1933 the United States and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations. In 1776 British forces captured Fort Washington on the Hudson. In 1907 Oklahoma joined the union as the 46th state. Political opponents of Charles de Gaulle were routed in national elections ten years ago.
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