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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1969
Page
2
The piece condemns rising US highway deaths, urging individuals to campaign to keep their names off fatal statistics. It calls for defensive driving, awareness of road and vehicle defects, and restraint in using powerful cars. It warns that complacency endangers everyone and urges personal responsibility. It ends with a warning that tragedy can strike anyone if they relax.
Aledo Illinois Times Record comments on critics who fault schools religion and government asking for better systems. Goshen Inc News notes congressional correspondence on taxes inflation and spending. It highlights the 41 percent pay raise for Congress and 535 extra clerks at $3.8 million annually, with leaders lamenting the volume of mail.
In a column reflecting on modern symbols, the water cooler is highlighted as the social center of the business office. The piece compares its role to the old oaken bucket, noting its impact on morale and office dynamics while humorously noting its technical shift to stainless design and its status as a potential safety valve.
Washington column alleges Dr Martin Sweig, aide to Speaker John McCormack, used access to press influence to aid labor racketeer Jack McCarthy and Parvin-Dohrmann amid SEC probes. It cites meetings with Labor Department officials and SEC chairmen, plus Voloshen connections and a related Georgia governor race maneuver by Lester Maddox through lawyer Tully Bond.
Linda Pappas of Washington DC died at fifteen after a bone cancer battle and leg amputation. Framed at home is her short story Faith a Myth about Zeus Cupid Hera and Persephone. The piece reflects her quiet courage and belief that fate can be faced with faith.
Faith, a twenty year old farm girl, meets Zeus as a stallion and flees with him to Italy where they marry. Hera discovers the union and Faith is turned into thin air. Today, Faith travels on the breeze, seen by mortal eyes as a reminder to call on faith when needed.
A columnist argues lawmakers struggle to curb smoking radio exposure and on the job risks. He cites 45,500 deaths from drunk driving, 114,000 battlefield fatalities ignored at home, and 11 million disabled, totaling $11.6 billion in costs. He questions the efficacy of further safety laws.
Corry council faces a tight 1950 budget as department heads submit proposed expenditures to Finance Director Walter Sweet. A Readers luncheon, Whittlesey gardens decor, and a Corry Shuffleboard League opener with Frank's Cafe vs Giros and European Hotel vs Boston House are noted. Also, 0 years ago to 1929 recalls Woman's Club plans for a style show and industrial exhibit at the State Armory October 24 and 25.
On this date in 1698 the American flag was raised over Puerto Rico as Spain ceded the island to the United States. Also mention includes Hernando de Soto in 1540 Alabama fighting Indians and 1963 Douglas-Home becoming Britain's prime minister. References to Gen George C Marshall funeral plans, Pope Paul VI India visit, and JFK Onassis wedding.
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