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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1971
Page
2
An opinion argues Pennsylvania’s move to legalize horse racing bets and a state lottery contrasts with ongoing criminalization of bingo. It mocks selective enforcement, noting officials’ contradictory stances while praising bingo’s community role and urging leniency for nonprofits and volunteers reliant on bingo games.
Jack Anderson reports Bill Wilson ousted from Justice Department over ties to Texas wheeler-dealer Frank Sharp and questions about his knowledge of a major American National Insurance Company scandal. insurgent stockholders claim the Moody Foundation trustees steered the firm while Wilson denies wrongdoing.
In Corry 20 years ago a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dyne at Corry Memorial Hospital. Local residents Harvey Loveland Howard McMullin James Loveland L K Hixson and William Leaby attended the Pitt Notre Dame game in Pittsburgh. Wayne Fralick hosted a birthday gathering for Neubren Babcock with 25 relatives present. C J Brown was re elected Salvation Army Advisory Board chairman. Frederick H Beall resigned as treasurer and L J Kelly was elected. Corry Relief Fund surpassed 10050 with teacher contributions toward a 12000 goal amid ongoing drive.
A compact directory listing Pennsylvania and federal lawmakers with contact addresses. Names include Governor Milton Shapp, Senators Schweiker and Scott, Representative Vigorito, Senator Dwyer, and Assembly member Hopkins, all shown with Washington or Harrisburg office locations.
The column muses that West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd could join the U S Supreme Court, noting his devout faith and controversial past. It contrasts Byrd with other senators, recalls his Klan involvement, and sketches his ascent from a difficult upbringing to political power.
A collection of humorous remarks directed at pilots circulates in New York, noting passengers pleading for slow flights, luggage mishaps, and snappy questions about aircraft controls. The piece also recounts Robert Byrd’s political rise from Mark Twain High valedictorian to U.S. Senator, highlighting his long West Virginia service and controversial views on welfare and equality.
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