Local history 50 years ago: 1974 Altoona Area School officials defended the book “Catcher in the Rye,” which was used in a class, from some Altoona residents who wanted it banned as being pornographic. Assistant Superintendent Ardell Feeley answered “he did and enjoyed it” when asked if he would want his son to read it. […]
Local history 50 years ago: Jan. 9, 1974 The Bureau of the Census, Philadelphia office, announced that Blair County would be part of a nationwide survey on employment and unemployment the following week for the U.S. Dept. of Labor when it announced the monthly national employment rate. Mary J. Weidley of Tyrone was to be […]
Eucalyptus could have been a Millennial house of brands but instead it hitched its wagon to the breakout drug of 2023, triggering controversy and sales.
Local history 50 years ago: Jan. 5, 1974 Frank S. Smith retired as president of the First National Bank of Altoona after 49 years of service but was to remain chairman of the board. He graduated from Girard College in 1925 and started as a bank messenger. He was active in the Altoona Enterprise’s Jobs […]
Addressing climate change is largely seen as a liberal agenda. However, there are a number of thoughtful conservatives doing so as well. They should be listened to.