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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1969
Page
2
In Our Opinion the editors defend county officials who want prior review of policy items before publication. They argue the gag rule is not censorship but a request to be advised in advance when policy is involved. The piece concludes the paper will monitor courthouse news to judge the commission's actions.
A collection of editorials from various U S papers voices concern over student protests and public response. Critics see a stalled dialogue between students and the American public, warning of a social revolution with little chance of immediate understanding. Others argue for stronger deterrence and military readiness amid Cold War tensions.
AP reports about 2000 independent telephone companies in the United States outpacing AT&T in growth, revenues, and plant investment. Together they operate over 18 million phones, outnumber Bell System exchanges, and are led by General Telephone & Electronics with over 1.3 billion in revenues.
Dr. Johns identifies Mrs. Annabelle Nobel 66 found dead in a Main Street office corridor. Glen Nobel, her only child and auto mechanic, plans to have the county handle burial after an awkward morgue visit. The tale closes with a DOA and a sobering morgue tableau.
Washington reports Nixon ordered aides to keep hands off the oil depletion debate amid public anger over a 27.2 percent write off. The administration faced pressure from oil interests and Congress, with Hale Boggs pushing deeper cuts while Senate leaders weigh restoring a larger share.
Polio cases in Erie county worsen as Corry Hospital’s iron lung is moved to Lakeview Hospital in Erie. Three patients reach critical status while events in Corry include a birthday party hosted by Mia Payer and Mrs. George Hopkins. Gentry Brothers circus arrives from Wellsville performing on North Center street. Howard J. Sheey wins the President's Cup at the Corry Country Club by six with five to go.
On this date in 1914 the Panama Canal opened to traffic and Napoleon was born in 1769. Also noted are the 1935 Rogers and Post crash, 1944 Allied invasion of southern France, 1847 India and Pakistan formation, 1948 Korea proclaimed, 1981 Berlin Wall building, and past decade and current U S actions in Cuba and Vietnam.
A readable government notice lists contacts for State Representative Forest Hopkins of North East and State Senator James Willard of Mercer County, plus U S Senators Hugh Scott and Richard Schweiker and U S Congressman Joseph Vigorito with addresses in Harrisburg and Washington D C.
ABC plans a new 45 minute Monday night series focusing on contemporary comedy and music. Coproducer Ken Fritz says it will exclude a host and use intimate sketches and close ups to present musical numbers while exploring trends from Laura Nyro to the Bubble Gum Company and underground radio culture. The show targets younger audiences and hopes to counter Laugh-In.
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