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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1968
Page
2
The Journal weighs the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King and its effect on race relations. It notes King’s intellect and leadership, questions editorial framing, and argues the act will deepen national racial tensions and hinder civil rights progress.
In a dramatic Washington scene, President Johnson briefs Senator Kennedy on the Vietnam bombing pause amid personal tensions with Bobby. The discussion centers on North Vietnamese supply corridors and political unity as Humphrey’s role and Johnson’s future are debated.
Harrisburg report details a two year battle over Pennsylvania highway funds. Officials dispute cuts by the federal government and accuse each other of missteps as Pennsylvania faced a 5 percent reduction in 1968.
James Lafferty of the Federal Public Housing Authority announced definite assurance that Fair Haven will be sold within the next three months. The sale of the European Hotel on East Main Street was announced this morning. Mrs Mary Softich who ran the establishment since August 1946 sold furnishings to John Barath of Erie.
Jim Bishop recounts buying a large wall recessed television, hiring a con artist named Alphonse Dummy who looted parts and left the family with an empty box. The wife’s reaction to the newly installed set mirrors the opening lie as tears rise again.
Highlights include Ponce de Leon landing in Florida in 1513 and the 1730 dedication of America’s first Jewish synagogue in New York City. Also noted are Clay Randolph duel in 1826 Grant Lee terms of peace in 1865 and Entente Cordiale in 1904.
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