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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1973
Page
2
In Crawford County an organization pushing bingo tests gambling law while Erie County sees no action. The writer argues for legalized gambling or stopping the state lottery, urging action to grant citizens the same privileges the state enjoys, including tax rebates for seniors.
Elizabeth Jackman of Arcadia California a Gulf stockholder challenges Gulf Oil executives about Angola policy. Her private crusade began in April 1972 after a Pittsburgh meeting. She travels to Angola and Nigeria, reports harsh conditions for workers, and prompts Gulf to endorse reforms including fewer large American cars, more black enrollment in technical schools, and greater support for small black businesses.
A column contrasts comic quips with grim headlines from the Depression era and modern scandals. It muses on societal backsliding, media reach, and enduring corruption, linking past abuses to present concerns about crime, politics, and advertising exaggeration. It cites Watergate scale, FBI crime stats, and FTC cautions, concluding with reflections on morality and prophecy.
Market researcher Smith argues the cosmetics industry faces scrutiny over truthful advertising. He notes the FTC has pursued other sectors but not cosmetics and emphasizes that proof of truthfulness, not falsehood, is required. He questions whether ads implying transformation create belief or dream outcomes.
A New York AP piece compiles sharp, humorous remarks from parents about college life. The quotes touch on allowances, coed dorms, probation, cheerleading, lectures, marriage, pills, books, and summer jobs to illustrate parental perspectives on student living and learning.
In Corry on October 20 1953 members of the Corry Jamestown union voted 140 to 56 to accept a package pay increase about five cents an hour avoiding a work stoppage. Also reported Dou Sorenson Bob Miller and Lynn Austin led Corry High School to a 26 13 win over Titusville jayvees at Loveland Field.
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