Small town charm and civic ease highlighted in Corry piece
The writer extols Corry as a well run 8,000 population town with budget discipline and few internal squabbles. They praise the school system, humble officials, and the value of knowing local leaders, contrasting with sprawling cities. The column fondly notes old houses and quaint decor as part of small town appeal, sharing personal anecdotes about an era and home fixtures.
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City of Corry
King Ranch
Union City
Howard Munsee
Memo Reveals Lockheed Retaliation Against Subcontractor
A Pentagon memo alleges Lockheed retaliated after a subcontractor president testified against the government backed 250 million loan. Lockheed canceled a potential 40 million annual Aerojet work hours after Aerojet’s Jack Vollbrecht urged Congress against underwriting corporate failure, date June 2.
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Pentagon
Lockheed
Aerojet-General
Jack Vollbrecht
Congress
Aerojet General
Aerojet
Lockheed's swift vengeance over Aerojet program clash
Cottrell recounts a quest from Sunnyvale to the Pentagon to win reconsideration of Aerojet's proposal. Lockheed officials initially deferred the program, then signaled a “fair shake” if revived, while later denying external pressure and signaling selective cancellation. A Senate Banking Committee hearing followed, with internal memos alleging Lockheed aimed to eliminate Aerojet from the program.
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Shillito
Lockheed
Cottrell
Aerojet
Vollbrecht
Senate Banking Committee
Mortgage prospects after a Sheriff's Sale
A Sheriff’s Sale does not automatically bar future mortgages but can heavily impact credit and lender willingness. Approval depends on current circumstances, timely bill payment, and established credit since the loss.
Opium Den Memories of a Police Father and His Charms
A reflective, intimate portrait of a father aged 85 who lived in a room called the Opium Den. It recalls his dapper personality, past as a police lieutenant, and a life of letters, rubber bands, albums, and self-penned captions amid a cluttered family history.
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New Mexico
John
Prince
Jean
Campaign to wipe out foxes highlighted Corry area
A 1957 Corry news note details a broad hunt to reduce red and grey fox populations, with 300 pelts turned in to Game Protector Elmer Simpson since June 1. The item also mentions local youths joining military service plans, a field meet by the Corry Rod and Gun Club, and forecasts for good weather at a skeet event.
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Corry
Elmer Simpson
Union City
Corry Rodyand'Gun Club
Skeet
Columbus-Lottsville Road
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