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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1966
Page
2
In Our Opinion Lt Gen Lewis B Puller argues the Vietnam War should be fought to victory with full use of modern weapons rather than a long costly holding action. He criticizes protracted twenty year war talk and warns of escalating costs to future generations.
In Garrison North Dakota the McLean County Independent voices concern that organized minority opposition in Congress is largely ineffective. With two thirds or more majorities the Democratic Party can dominate the legislative scene, shut off debate, pass legislation, and refuse to investigate government inefficiency or irresponsibility.
City readers ask why compulsory garbage collection is needed for homes with incinerators and disposals. The answer cites state air laws, incomplete burning, air and odor concerns, sewer load, non-biodegradable residues, health risks, and rising sanitation controls. It argues a compulsory ordinance is near, preferring local leadership over federal mandates.
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff and advertising representatives with inconsistent names and titles. It notes Associated Press republication rights and postal matter status, plus pricing terms for subscriptions and delivery.
Paul Harvey cites a California Bureau of Criminal Identification study on the Watts riot of August 1965. It finds the typical rioter was an adult Black man, a high school dropout with a police record, often employed, not primarily unemployed or recent refugees, with most arrests for burglary rather than riot. The piece argues the episode reflects lawlessness, not poverty alone, and warns similar tensions exist in many cities.
Readable items include a sold out Erie-Lackawanna foliage tour slated for Oct 9 with a likely repeat, stamps letters from Norbert Bachemer, a Columbus area birth event at Corry Memorial Hospital, football talk and a shift of staff at Journal sports, traffic safety notes on leaf covered streets, and community plans from YMCA and the Chamber. Also listed are military training updates, Behrend campus program opening Oct 4, student honor lists, Carleton College enrollment, and local business moves including a Montgomery Ward store opening.
Historical note recalls the International War Crimes Tribunal delivering death sentences for 12 leaders of the Nazi regime, seven others jailed, and three acquittals with Russia dissenting. Also mentions a housing authority notice on mutual ownership sales and a health board meeting updating fire zones and health laws.
40 Years Ago October 1 1926 report details a fire of unknown origin last night that consumed the large barn and residence on Henry F Morton s farm on Hare Creek road two miles north of the city with an estimated loss of about 10000. Helen Rowe of 675 East Wayne street registered at Ithaca Conservatory of Music to study organ and piano under George Daland and Leon Sampais. Buffalo and Pittsburgh Division officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad pledged an immediate survey to address long standing complaints about the West Smith street crossing.
Jacque line Susann, admitting spelling weaknesses, says her first novel Valley of the Dolls could earn at least two million dollars and may rise higher. Printing has surpassed 350,000 hardcover copies, and the book tops bestseller lists for 22 weeks. She attributes the success to her husband Irving Mansfield and extensive publicity.
The article explains indigestion or dyspepsia as a range of symptoms from improper digestive function involving the esophagus stomach and small intestine. It details common causes including overeating rapid eating stress alcohol tobacco and certain foods, and offers practical prevention steps such as smaller meals thorough chewing relaxed dining and avoiding highly seasoned or triggering foods. It also notes the role of nearby organs and potential tests like X‑rays and dyes to diagnose ulcers hiatal hernia and gall bladder issues, plus simple antacids for symptom relief and a general reminder to consult a physician for persistent or unclear cases.
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