Firestone to Build 1.65 Million Plant in Corry
In Our Opinion lauds Firestone Tire and Rubber for a 1.65 million plant on Thady Avenue to produce polyurethane products. The project, the largest industrial outlay ever in Corry, reinforces CAIDC’s proven ability to attract major industry and boosts local employment with strong community confidence.
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Editorial: Primaries Key to Elections Over General Vote
The piece argues that the general election is not more important than the primary, asserting that voters misjudge the order of importance. It states primaries are the route for party candidates to reach the general ballot and emphasizes primaries as the decisive step in elections.
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Harrisburg Columnist's Notebook on Penn Dems
Harrisburg column examines Democratic nerves after Chicago nominating convention and its impact on Pennsylvania politics. It notes mixed signals from voters, concerns about convention reactions, local races, and a sharper Nixon contrast. Also includes figures on unemployment fund costs and education budget rises in Pennsylvania.
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Pearson Probes TV's Role in Chicago and Miami Conventions
Drew Pearson argues television shaped convention violence in Miami and Chicago. He contends networks provoked dissidents, biased coverage masked provocations, and repeated warnings from intelligence reports preceded staged disturbances. He cites specific figures, groups, and planned actions guiding media coverage.
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Corry Evening Journal excerpt summary
Local newspaper fragment notes publication details, dates, and staff roles for the Corry Evening Journal. The unreadable OCR preserves mentions of publisher George H. Sample and Associated Press content, indicating typical early 20th century newsroom operations and periodical pricing.
Parroted Learning and the Teacher as Dictator
Jim Bishop reflects on education's value and failures, noting his own mediocre schooling and later growth. He argues discipline should come from home, warns against rote parroting, and recalls how formal schooling shapes memory, language, and curiosity.
Today in History highlights Sept 6 events
On this date in 1620 the Mayflower left Plymouth England. 1898 Queen Wilhelmina crowned. 1899 US proposed open door trade in China. 1901 McKinley shot in Buffalo. died eight days later. 1909 Peary reached the North Pole. 1914 First Battle of the Marne begins. 1941 German push toward Stalingrad. 1958 Mendes-France feud over Gaulle constitution. 2018 United Auto Workers strike at Ford. Corry Journal invites brief reader letters with signatures and addresses.
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Contact details for state and federal officials
State Representative Forest Hopkins in the northeast can be reached at the State Capitol in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. State Senator James Willard sits in Mercer County and is reachable at the State Capitol. U S Senators Hugh Scott and Joseph Clark have Washington D C addresses in the Senate Office Building. U S Congressman Joseph Vigorito from Erie can be contacted at the House Office Building in Washington D C.
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