Opinion: Flag the Big Rig Bill Raising Truck Weights
Our editorial opposes a Congressional proposal to raise interstate truck limits from 73 280 pounds to 108 500 pounds. We flag safety gaps, higher crash severity, and greater road wear, urging defeat and votes against Pi Vigerito Scott Schweiker.
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Automobile Manufacturers Association
Bureau of Public Roads
Joseph Pi Vigerito
Hugh Scott
Richard Schweiker
Grass Roots Opinion Argues Property Rights Are Human Rights
The piece asserts property rights are universal human rights and oppose government or majority power to seize private property. It argues human rights are superior to majority rule or official decree, reflecting a civic rights perspective.
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Probing masculine ideals in western pulp fiction critique
A Corry Evening Journal piece links a Williamstown KY reader letter and Paul Harvey commentary to a television western plot. It argues that modern youths reject brute manhood codes while urging compassion, linking media portrayals to social change and moral standards.
Nixon weighs peace signal as infiltration drops
President Nixon told GOP congressional leaders in a closed session that North Vietnamese troop infiltration into the South has nearly ceased over the last two months with enemy casualties outpacing infiltrations. He said the marked decline could signal a possible peace move and that U.S. response is under study.
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Nixon
Hanoi
U.S
South
GOP
Saigon
Ho Chi Minh
Thien
Senate
President weighs assessments on enemy infiltration amid Vietnam war debates
The article reviews President Nixon and advisers handling Vietnam war signals with State versus Defense Department views. It notes Kissinger's influence on bombing and de escalation talks, plus recalls draft reform talks and a possible draft lottery.
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Defense Departments
Hanoi
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Corry News Roundup: Eagles Charter, Sports, Sales, Frost
In Corry 20 years ago this week Hon Oliver Rice to present the Fraternal Order of Eagles charter in Cherry Hardware rooms. Corry Junior High opened 1949 football at Loveland with a 6 0 win over Warren. frost damaged late crops and gardens. 1929 school taxes race ahead with over 31000 paid to date versus 27000 last year. Fairhaven unsold units count four. Edward G Fite Gerald of the FHA confirms war born housing sale proceeding.
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Order of Eagles
Oliver Rice
F.C.E
Cherry Hardware
Fairhaven
Edward G. Fitezgerald
Federal Housing Authority
Warborn
Corry
Loveland
George Gordon
Today in History highlights key events on September 20
On September 20 1519 Ferdinand Magellan set out from Spain on a five ship voyage to find a western route to the Indies. In 1870 Italy unified. In 1881 Chester A Arthur became president after Garfield's death. In 1941 Germans captured Kiev. In 1962 James Meredith faced barriers at Ole Miss. In 1963 JFK proposed a US Russian moon exposition before the UN.
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Ferdinand Magellan
Spain
Indies
Italy
Chester A.arthur
James A. Garfield
Kiev
James Meredith
University of Mississippi
Oxford
John F. Kennedy
United Nations General Assembly
Bolivia
Moscow
Art Of Double Talk.
New York reports on double talk as a social tool with examples of saying one thing while thinking another. It lists witty exchanges and explains the hidden thoughts behind each line, illustrating how flattery and evasive language can mask true intent.
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Joe
Harry
Myrtle
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