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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1965
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text frames a satirical, polemic piece criticizing welfare state debate and political agendas. It references a humorous cupboard metaphor and mentions figures like John Kennedy and Washington in a critical tone. The fragmentary nature limits clear events or names.
Nebraska trucker Leroy Hil proposed shipping yak fat from Omaha to Chicago at 45 cents per hundred pounds. The ICC sided with railroads, calling the proposed rates unjust and unreasonable, prompting industry mockery and a sharp Tribune critique about federal overreach.
Jamestown police found a burglar on a third floor ledge who then dropped 28 feet to the ground in the Brooklyn Square area. He suffered fractures and bruises and was taken to James town General Hospital. Union Optical Service offices and other businesses were reported entered.
Public notice from the Corry Evening Journal listing staff and publishing details. Advertisers are informed of the paper’s circulation and subscription rates, with deadlines and contact lines for classified and display advertising.
Column reports Swedish intelligence uncovered a coded Soviet plan to pressure Nordic rail routes to Narvik, prompting questions if real or hoax. It covers U.S. Congress adjournment timing row with Mansfield and McCormack, Johnson’s push on education and Right to Work, and O'Brien’s Post Office role plus postwar reform views.
The Greenbrier in West Virginia becomes a learning ground as a lightning storm delays the August 19 Gemini flight and a golfer related to Sai Snead recounts a near miss. Dr. Eugene Moorhouse notes cases where umbrellas and steel clubs attract lightning and ground through metal cleats, urging caution.
The finder has superior title to all but the true owner and must act fairly, reporting the find to authorities or premises owner. While in custody, title remains with the finder until the owner appears. Also noted is discussion of tax incentives for undergrounded utility lines and Rep. Blatnik’s role in the Public Works and Economic Development Act.
Paul Harvey describes the risks of lightning on golf courses noting lack of protection on shelters and the danger of metal gear. He cites lightning deaths and urges grounded lightning arrestors and welded in place protections while the Lightning Protection Institute targets golfers and parents.
The New Hampshire Sweepstakes Classic returns to Rockingham Park for the second time, a 144 mile event with five payoffs. Four prizes of 100000 and one prize of 183118 await the owner of the first horse to finish, based on sweepstakes tickets.
Hal Boyle muses on the passenger role in life praising others toys and skills while offering to help verbally. A cruise with a boastful owner prompts a realization that a passenger can be of real value beyond mere admiration, as the host agrees to another voyage.
Pennsylvania’s Singing Boys were voted out of existence at a board meeting Monday night. The resignation of director Byron Swanson, loss of rehearsal hall, and lack of financial backing led to termination. Chair Quentin Holt said a search for a new director failed. Founded 17 years ago by Swanson.
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