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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1972
Page
2
In a call for liberation and equality, community voices urge the Corry Area School District to establish comprehensive girls athletic programs. They cite YMCA offerings and state trends as a model, arguing funds should supportGirls teams to give female students equal opportunities to compete.
A sprawling regional dispatch weaves a stark portrait of drug abuse at The Seed in Davie Florida where a 13 year old girl traffics heroin and a network of addicts staff the program. It notes a federal grant of 177000 yearly plus 27000 from the Law Enforcement Assistance Act, and details a plan to spread the Seed nationwide while capturing the disquiet of worried parents. The piece shifts to political intrigue as Mafia figure Carlos Marcello fails to sway Rep John Dowdy in a migration case, then returns to a state capitol scene with abortion bills, caucus maneuvering, and a protracted legislative push as lawmakers seek to shape the session.
The piece recounts how mob figure Marcello sought help from Congressman Dowdy to influence a private immigration bill, with Day promising a $25,000 fee only if successful. Dowdy declines, and Marcello continues legal battles while Wasserman credits his persistence. The report also notes a House crime committee critique of pharmaceutical firms for barbiturate abuse among youth, led by Pepper.
In New York, executives admit 1972 profits may rise about 15 percent over 1971, prompting irritation as readers overlook that the 1971 base was depressed. They argue profit gains reflect a weak base and warn a Phase I base shift could widen margins, while some industries near the limit.
Assembly plans promotions for Forest Hopkins and K LeRoy Irvis while Democrats eye leadership and contentious votes loom. A property tax relief bill expands renter benefits and widows and widowers over 50, with a broader income tax proposal also on the radar. Senate action is tight as Republican caucus heads to Harrisburg to vote.
In Corry on November 2 1952 the Thanksgiving dance will be held at the BPOE Elks Lodge with Leroy Johnson and his Warren orchestra playing from 9 30 p m to 1 30 a m Old Timers Night will be observed with members invited to wear costumes Nancy Earle 12 of 52 East Pleasant Street was guest of honor at a surprise birthday dinner hosted by her mother last evening Corry taxpayers face a potential 5000 increase in the 1953 budget after an executive session with Mayor Kinley and council 40 years ago in 1932 police warned motorists about stop sign and traffic light violations at North Center Street intersections Dr Hugh A O Hare installed a new GE X ray machine in Realty Building to offer modern shockproof imaging
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