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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1966
Page
2
A column argues pay for Vietnam servicemen is low and not the motive for enlistment. It notes base and combat pay totals, tax, and rank limits, then asserts patriotism, duty, and love of country drive most enlistees beyond monetary concerns. It denounces antiwar protesters and urges silence on pay debates.
Hal Boyle offers a string of humorous, droll observations on American life ranging from teen nutrition to fashion quirks and political odds. The column playfully critiques habits, aging, gender roles, and cultural trends with wry asides and pointed one liners.
Paul Harvey decries Medicare rhetoric contending the government cannot provide medical services when doctors and beds are scarce. He cites declining doctor availability, rising infant mortality, and mental health care shortfalls, arguing Medicare funds payments without guaranteed services and predicting eventual withdrawal of “free services” amid rising taxes.
Drew Pearson surveys a flood of letters from readers praising or attacking right wing groups such as the John Birch Society Liberty Lobby and Minute Men. Sen Steven Young calls fascism rising and warns authorities to label these groups as subversive while outlining their large networks and propaganda reach.
On this date various historical notes include the first congressional session in the unfinished Capitol Building in 1800, Alaska seeking territorial government in 1891, bank closures in 1930 affecting five states with assets around 90 million dollars, the 1939 Prague University massacre, Roosevelt and Hull meeting with Japanese envoys in 1941, Eisenhower’s 1956 atoms for peace program, and William Ekert named baseball commissioner a year ago. Also notes from 20 years ago reference 1946 and a Corry memory.
New York banks plan to begin accepting traffic ticket payments and expand service as computers enable vast data handling. The shift redefines banks from cash custodians to service providers, aiming for widespread credit use and automated bill payments, moving toward a future where accounts update with every purchase.
A separated husband may sell a jointly owned house without his wife's permission but a purchaser risks no title if the wife later contests. If the husband dies, she could claim in his estate and seek a claim against the property disposed of without her written consent.
Reader asks if diverticulitis is cancerous and about diet. Dr Coleman explains diverticulosis and diverticulitis, noting no cancer link, typical symptoms, diagnosis methods, and treatment including a low residue diet, meds, and possible surgery. also outlines face lifting as a safe, common cosmetic procedure, done by plastic or general surgeons in hospitals with physician referral.
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