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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1969
Page
2
The column critiques Corry Pennsylvania city council for approving a 2500 dollar legal fee from the city solicitor tied to a 250000 bank loan revolving fund. It questions billing by formula rather than hourly rates and contrasts with Franklin where solicitor fees are fixed. It notes no bank loan issue would be involved.
President Nixon plans White House backed volunteer drive on college campuses to channel student energy into constructive action. A manual circulated to campuses argues volunteering turns concern into positive deeds and reduces campus turmoil.
A broad look at rising interest in rail passenger service cites safer, more comfortable trains as a solution to crowded air travel. The piece highlights Turbotrain progress between Montreal and Toronto, Europe's fast rail, high speed Illinois Central plans, and federal funding debates while noting volunteer programs on campuses. It also covers related aviation delays, political figures, and a new dual fuel auto device.
A column notes how Napoleon allegedly selected taller soldiers, leaving shorter men to reproduce and gradually lowering France’s average height by about an inch and a half across generations. The piece weaves quick quips on pop trivia and science with humor.
Corry Pa September 6 1949 Corry high school varsity overwhelmed reserves 41 to 0 in Monday morning intra squad game about 200 Beavers supporters attended Jack Crawford and Art Pitts each ran in two touchdowns in the winning effort A retiring coach resigned due to ill health Louis L Turner announced changes in local retail holdings Labor Day eve dance drew over eighty guests at Corry Country Club Vic Savelli orchestra Erie provided music from 10 p m to 2 a m Donald J Biddle longtime manager of Turer's mens store for five years
Merrill Patterson of South Center Street shows a freak rabbit with one ear located near the center of the head attracting match attention. Tony Joy, captain of the caddies at Corry Country Club, posted a strong golf card at the local links with a 75 after a 36 and 39.
Joy Stilley reports on the comic shift from simple laundry to modern chemical aids as households juggle detergents, brighteners, and fabric care. A frustrated housewife longs for simple once simple wash days while managing a flood of products and instructions.
Hal Boyle notes contact details for state and federal officials. Forest Hopkins and James Willard in Harrisburg. Hugh Scott, Richard Schweiker in Washington. Joseph Vigorito of Erie reachable via their respective offices.
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