Pageant Magazine Octobers Trend Toward Gossip Decried
Our opinion mocks Pageant’s October issue for low enrichment and sensational filler. The criticism highlights stories on Masters Johnsons sex course, Maria Callas on Onassis, Hugh Downs routines, child vocabulary, and a Nixon power spread, arguing the magazine relies on gossip over substance.
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Oil and Auto Industries Roar With North Slope Bid Boom
The AP reports a $900 million bid frenzy for Arctic oil rights as 11 majors race to tap the North Slope, with reserves estimated up to 50 billion barrels. GM hikes 1970 models by 119 dollars amid rising costs, while Knudsen is ousted at Ford. Chrysler and AMC lift prices too.
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Today in History highlights for September 13
On this date in 1759 British defeated the French at Plains of Abraham near Quebec. In 1788 US Constitutional Convention authorized first national election. Francis Scott Key detained at bombarding ship in 1814. he wrote The Star Spangled Banner next morning.
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How to Contact Your Elected Officials
State Representative Assemblyman Forest Hopkins in North East can be reached at the State Capitol Harrisburg Pa. Senator James Willard of Pulaski Mercer County is reachable via the State Capitol Harrisburg Pa. Senators Hugh Scott and Richard Schweiker can be contacted through the Senate Office Building Washington DC. Congressman Joseph Vigorito of Erie is reachable via the House Office Building Washington DC.
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Nixon returns to Washington with sunnier demeanor and Western White House plan
President Nixon arrives in Washington relaxed and engaging, swapping sternness for warmth and consulting with Lyndon Johnson and Hubert Humphrey on policy. He plans regular visits to the California villa he calls the Western White House to bring government closer to the people and host dinners for Apollo astronauts and Park Yu-sen.
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Nixon era Vietnam withdrawal drums on amid war protests
The piece argues the United States will disengage from Vietnam despite heavy combat, citing Secretary Rogers on planned troop withdrawals and Hanoi's stall tactics. It surveys political maneuvering in Washington, including Nixon’s sway and GOP maneuvers, while noting rising antiwar sentiment and the uncertain fate of South Vietnam.
Prestige Checkup for Social Health and Status
Hal Boyle suggests a prestige checkup to gauge social health alongside medical wellness. He describes common indicators of upward mobility and social signals in daily life, from work to leisure, and notes future computer driven assessments.
Corry Board OKs playground fencing plan for Fourth Ward lot
Corry Board of Education authorized advertising to purchase six foot fencing enclosing the Fourth Ward block west of the High School to convert into a playground. In other sports news the Corry Hudson Keglers won 98 to something in a Men's A league match. Kiwanis Club met at Hotel Phoenix with 29 members present. Coach Louis Hanna introduced players Jack Crawford and Irvin Sherwood who discussed expectations for the Youngsville game next Friday night.
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Corry Teachers Honor City Leaders at Get Acquainted Banquet
Corry 40 years ago notes a banquet at Hotel Corry where the Teachers Association welcomed members of the Board of Education Mayor Olin Bracken and civic leaders. Rifle team members Merle Israelson B J Wallace and G L Kittleberger performed creditably at Camp Perry national competition.
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