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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1968
Page
2
In Our Opinion letter urges an industrial-led probe into Corry's housing shortage. The piece argues lack of a coordinated developer to lay out land, streets, sewers and homes has harmed growth and the city’s image, comparing it to auto industry model and urging industrialists to take responsibility and drive a solution.
Hoover urges the American people to back justice administration with funds, moral support, and responsible citizenship. He condemns needless complaining as wasted effort and calls for renewed national life and vigor through constructive action.
Harrisburg columnist notes the Department of Agriculture’s entomology division tracked bee and hive activity across the state. It recounts 17 inspectors in 1967, poor weather hampering inspections, and stinging bees slowing field work. The piece also covers Neil H Tasker’s Mini-Dollar campaign and a Shamokin coal mine tour project open to visitors.
Rep. Bob Wilson of San Diego admitted mis recording as present and voting in the House while he was in Southern California. The episode sparked ethics questions, with calls for accountability and debate over campaign-money links to the GOP effort to gain House control.
Fragment shows publication specifics for the Corry Evening Journal including pricing, circulation, and mailing terms. It lists editor names such as George F Sample and references subscription rates like sixty cents per week and per year.
Jim Bishop surveys golf as an exercise in pain and stubborn ritual. He riffs on players like Jack Kofoed and Thomas Ferris, teed-up rules, and odd gadgets while praising or lampooning stars such as Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason, Don Adams, and Rocky Marciano.
1928 report notes drilling on the fifth Carter Hill gas well progressing with casing and cement platform in place. 1948 item mentions Corry industrial displays for Pennsylvania Week and local merchants decorating windows. Golf results show Moonbrook beating Corry 29 5. Weather varied from near freezing to hail and rain in parts of the city. Birthday party honors Clifford Ross and Cassius Fish at Brook Street home.
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