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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1967
Page
2
In Our Opinion this week, the editor denounces a House Postal Rates bill that would slash $60 million from third class junk mail increases while boosting first class rates. The piece warns of steep newspaper rate hikes, endangering small papers and delaying delivery, urging scrutiny of lawmakers.
A municipal Q and A explains condemnation basics. If a building is unfit for habitation or a public nuisance it can be condemned by the governing body after procedures, not tied to tax sales. Eminent domain can remove a building for public projects even with taxes paid. Also notes on plaza development odds, street widening delays due to PUC railroad crossing, fence setback rules, and police department oversight by the mayor per third class city code.
On this date 1776 the Continental Congress made United States official. In 1996 Abraham Lincoln’s license to practice law was granted. In 1893 First Lady’s child born in the White House. Notes include Sun Yat sen revolution attempt and Nashville school desegregation stakes with all-white entries.
Mead Park injuries spark parent complaints as park staff and phone access fail to aid a hurt child. Lemon Street residents report ruckus from rowdy youths scratching cars and shouting insults. Spartansburg soldier Mack Graves promoted to Army Specialist Four in Thailand with the Royal Signal Battalion. City Council and Airport Authority face bid concerns for the Lawrence Airport admin building amid tight contractor availability. Police help and court rulings draw attention as Trooper Sam, a K8 corps dog, battles a summer itch.
A 1947 Corry board meeting reports elementary and junior high enrollments up and senior high down by 18 students from the previous year. The city faces a crowded Republican school board race with four candidates for three seats. Softball playoffs proceed with four teams and standings listed. A rash of local items cover a pole obstructing a sidewalk, college life for local youth, a Spartansburg parade, football enrollment troubles, a kidney transplant fundraiser, and community goodwill actions amid civic and industrial developments.
Raymond Spiesman of West Smith street and a party of young people narrowly escaped serious injury when the Studebaker touring car he drove overturned on the Union City to Itusville pavement. None of the occupants were hurt. Meanwhile hundreds of women attended the formal opening of Nasts Ladies Shop new department on the mezzanine floor with a full range of appointments.
The essay traces historical shifts from the typewriter to modern work culture, arguing men should be treated like machines. It likens proper care to keeping a machine clean, lubricated, and in service, and envisions replacement only when fully worn, while noting officials once faced a long, difficult resolve over a separate incident.
Hal Boyle offers humorous letter style guidance to a five or six year old boy facing kindergarten. He urges courage and responsibility, notes sharing, warns of the teacher’s power, and emphasizes learning numerals and reading. The piece reflects on growing up, first crushes, and the transition from Eden to school life with a light tone.
In response to Marcia of Virginia, Dr Columan reassures that asthma attacks often lessen with proper medical care and may come under control. He explains tattooing warnings, noting dangers from unsterilized needles and the permanence of tattoos, and urges teens to resist dares. He praises nursing and invites readers to send questions to his column.
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