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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1971
Page
2
An estimated calm on campuses emerges as protests wane and students seek relevant work while 18 to 20 year olds gain voting rights. The piece notes youth lean toward Democrats, a possible relief for anxious parents, and a possible rise in working through established channels.
Housing proves a bright spot with two straight record starts and a 2.2 million annual rate aided by government measures to expand credit. Officials predict longer, steadier housing trends may ease social strains as the August to November policy freeze ends and new market controls loom with mixed certainty. Prospective stock entrants seek buoyant conditions to secure top prices.
A secret Canadian study disputes the Nixon administration's claim that transporting Alaskan oil across Alaska is the cheapest path. The report argues a 3,185 mile pipeline through Canada to Chicago would cost about 2 to 2.5 billion dollars, while Alaska's route plus sea transport could cost 3 to 5 billion. The administration faces pressure to approve the Alaska route as oil firms lose money awaiting a decision.
Arkansas congressman William Alexander pitches a Huckleberry Finn National Park along the Mississippi from St Louis to the Gulf. He argues for preservation oriented tourism with limited intrusion, proposing a cost breakdown in October and warning that neglect could turn the river into a stinking sewer.
A satirical look at status markers in modern life tracing prestige signs from luxury purchases and travel perks to social cues. The piece lists indicators of rising status such as better liquor, suit shops, and airline cards, contrasted with signs of decline like a daughter’s miniskirt graduation and coworkers drifting away.
A fragile text from Vietnamese political factions shows Buddhist groups urging Ta Chieu Thieu and Nguyen Tung Ky Huong to respect election law and call for lawful elections amid Tet tensions in Saigon as leaders press for a credible vote and stability.
A Pennsylvania Electric Co. power line burned off on West Washington street in front of Ajax Iron Works causing thousands in damages. Also listed: a daughter born yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Fitch of East Columbus Avenue. Corry High School won 7-6 at Junior High field over Kane, Thayer scoring the TD and Thorpe the extra point. Street crews repair West Smith and West Wayne intersection after long-standing bump.
A damaged OCR fragment presents garbled words and missing context about names dates and events, making it difficult to identify the people or location involved. The fragment lacks a clear action outcome or verifiable details for a proper newspaper card.
An Erie County notice lists program administration details for Edinboro Venango Wesleyville Union City Washington Lawrence Harborcreek and Cor City areas with a general administrator and implied comments. Names and titles include Mr Leo P with an Erie Pennsylvania address B14.
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