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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1972
Page
2
An opinion piece argues governments should actively celebrate holidays with public events. It weaves memories of family politics, FDR’s impact in 1932, and a history of Democratic and conservative shifts. The writer reflects on parental influence and election-time discourse amid holiday routines.
A mother states she will vote for John Schmidt the American Party candidate as a protest against McGovern and Eagleton. The father, a party boss, smirks and says Schmidt is honest since he has nothing to lose, while the mother insists on voicing public concern about government honesty.
Corry area hit by a blinding five cent punch bowl snowstorm that blanketed the Spring Creek district and halted highway travel. The piece notes fraternal clubs losing slot money subsidies and an Italian American Club gathering over the weekend. Also recalls a 1932 tax collector move to recover delinquent school taxes and Bonnell’s bed spring works expanding to meet fall orders with fourteen hour days.
AGA delays testing and approval for Vent-O-Matic, a damper device claimed to cut gas bills 20 to 30 percent, despite Canadian approval and safe tests. Contractors refuse installation without AGA certification, and no clear chair for a task force slows review as homeowners continue paying higher bills. Leaderless, the AGA faces criticism for stalling while potential savings vanish.
An eyewitness recounts flying in a Whisperliner from JFK toward Miami, detailing cockpit scenes, crew, and cabin features. The narrative blends personal reminiscence of past aircraft, ground control instructions, and reflections on aviation’s progress, with a closing New York AP column note listing satirical brief items about modern life.
Hal Boyle laments modern irritants from crowded shopping crowds to pretentious stylishness and pointless trends. He muses on weather quirks holidays and fashion fads while recalling a flight deck scene and neon Palm Beach lights as he primes a lighthearted critique of contemporary culture.
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