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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1967
Page
2
In Our Opinion a bold idea suggests the Chamber of Commerce Tourist Promotion Committee launch an annual fall foliage photo contest. Readily accessible locations like Lawrence Airport and Random Road would showcase brilliant autumn colors. Winners could promote Corry as the gateway to the Kinzua Dam area, appealing to both active visitors and leisure seekers.
Harrisburg watchers note Pennsylvania must raise about 162 million more in new taxes after a 60 million business tax boost and 68 million cigarette price rise. Opposition from Democrats and some Republicans blocks quick final passage as lawmakers return from recess to tackle Shafer’s tax plan.
Drew Pearson traces Prince Sihanouk’s shifting stance giving aid to Viet Minh and Viet Cong while condemning American action. It details Cambodian border openings for guerrillas, Hanoi and Beijing’s rewarded influence, the cabinet shakeups in Phnom Penh, and rising communist pressure in Cambodia and Southeast Asia.
On September 7, 1967 the 280th day of the year, notable past events are listed including Brazil declaring independence in 1822, Elizabeth I born in 1533, Daniel Boone defending a fort, James J. Corbett knocking out John L. Sullivan in 1892, work starting on Boulder Dam in 1930, and German air activity around 1940.
A critique urging repeating old newsreels from 1964 to 1966 to rebroadcast coverage of presidential campaigns civil rights clashes and Vietnam era contention. It highlights Johnson Reagan Fulbright Kennedy McNamara and Romney footage alongside riots in Birmingham Detroit New Haven and Selma with calls to replay protests violence and policy moments.
A humorous montage outlines rising social status signals in the corporate and civic worlds. From offices repainting to match your color, lunches with junior executives, to being asked to run for boards, the piece catalogs subtle markers of climbing prestige and the irony of chasing status.
Yesterday's Memories of Corry looks back at events from September 7, 2006. The column notes a quiet Sunday with no paper published that day and recalls local happenings in Corry.
Dear Mrs B and Mrs J respond to reader questions on breast cysts and facial swelling. The doctor asserts six years post‑care shows no cancer, urges considering a minor operation for peace of mind, and defends X-ray use as sensible, not unnecessary. Dr Coleman invites reader letters to his column.
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