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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1968
Page
2
In Our Opinion laments a coming “long hot summer” of crime and rioting attributed to a civil rights movement. It argues looting and disturbances are criminal regardless of race, urges strict enforcement, then shifts to Washington where Johnson’s farewell Cabinet session stirs emotion and loyalty.
President Johnson announces nonre candidacy after careful consideration as Cabinet members praise his achievements. Fulbright and other officials weigh in on the peace feeler with Ho Chi Minh and bombing pause. Mrs Fulbright clari es she misspoke about her advice to her husband.
The piece quotes Paul Harvey and President Johnson urging restraint and focus on domestic needs. It argues the US faces red ink, high foreign spending, and debt while troops abroad cost billions. It calls for a full-time US president who prioritizes national over world policy amid crisis.
State Representative Assemblyman Forest Hopkins of North East can be reached by mailing to the State Capitol in Harrisburg Pa. State Senator James Willard of Pulaski Mercer County can be reached at the State Capitol. U S Senators Hugh Scott and Joseph Clark of Philadelphia may be contacted at the Senate Office Building Washington DC. U S Congressman Joseph Vigorita of Fire can be reached at the House Office Building Washington DC.
It happened in Corry 20 years ago on April 9 1948 when a sudden sprinkler system surge sent trucks and firemen to Corry Jamestown Mfg Corp no damage occurred. Also reports say Corry women bowlers depart for Philadelphia state tournament and locals saw faint northern lights amid Resurrection commemoration and church attendance remained steady despite poor weather. Vern Group from Corry’s sandlots seeks to join Johns town club in Middle Atlantic League training with Front Royal Va. churches observed in services.
A Harrisburg report recalls Dr Thomas W Georges Jr securing funding for an Erie County diabetes patient after prior rejection. The piece also covers attempts to delay Lake Erie oil and gas leases, a House speech against pollution, and moves on Edinboro College status and school consolidation. Also noted are a rejected scholarship hinge, a restored Pitt scholarship, and a suitcase mix up at Allegheny Airlines.
A compact look back at notable events on this date: 1865 Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox. 1682 La Salle reaches the Gulf of Mexico claiming the Mississippi Valley for Louis XIV. 1833 Peterborough NH forms nation's first city tax supported public library. 1939 Marian Anderson performs at Lincoln Memorial after Convent…
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