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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1971
Page
2
In our opinion the state’s new income tax, signed this week, aims for equality by taxing all earners at the same percentage. The piece argues the court’s notion of equality overlooks cost of living, noting a $6,000-a-year worker pays the same rate as others but faces different burdens.
The writer argues that a flat income tax unfairly burdens workers versus executives earning 50,000 a year. After taxes, average workers have far less to live on. A constitutional overhaul is urged to correct the mismatch and ensure an even break for the average person.
A Claremore letter to the Osage county paper laments citizen disaffection among youth and cites Cuban refugees fleeing Castro. The author suggests a controversial swap, trading dissidents for Cubans who would embrace life in the United States, framing the idea as a possible deal.
The 10 percent U.S. import surcharge threatens Canada as two thirds of its exports go to the United States totaling about 10.6 billion dollars yearly. Canada faced prior downturn with unemployment above 4 percent and had let its dollar float from 92.5 to over 97 cents. Ottawa sought an exemption but prospects look poor.
1969 Christmas pledge to end hunger contrasts with a proposed 5300 million reduction in the school lunch budget. Officials including Richard Lyng Edward Hekman and Richard Nathan face criticism as states may tighten meals, with Sen George McGovern calling the move regressive. Contaminated ducks and a White House apology to interns follow in this sprawling account of policy, funding battles, and political maneuvering.
An opinion piece argues the clash between the Tobacco Institute and the American Medical Association over smoking's health risks remains underpublicized. It questions government neutrality, urges disclosure of precise research results, and notes the $18 million in research funding while demanding definitive proof of smoking's dangers.
Disney remains a thriving entertainment empire with a 18th season of the Wonderful World of Disney. Ron Miller notes the studio plans reflect Walt’s foresight, using film-to-TV adaptations and selective reuse of classics like Pinocchio and Mary Poppins. The program blends nature studies and adventure, often ranking high in ratings, with Snow Bears cited as a top two-part hit.
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