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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1968
Page
2
The column notes Dick Gregory as a presidential candidate who comments on gun control. It argues the Bill of Rights does not shield modern militias, urging a commonsense approach: keep firearms for sport and self defense, but tighten safeguards to prevent murders with guns. The piece stresses a democratic citizen has rights but no license to harm neighbors.
Harrisburg reports outline a tense session between Governor Shafer and Republican nominee Richard Nixon. Key questions include Pennsylvania campaign liaison and whether Nixon forces or Shafer allies will steer the state effort, amid broader strategic concerns for the fall race.
Drew Pearson reports Strom Thurmond, South Carolina senator, acted as Nixon’s Southern envoy in Miami Beach to secure delegated support and veto potential VP picks. The article details Thurmond’s push on Supreme Court appointments, his past party actions, and implications for the 1960 election.
A late yesterday accident scene showed a truck two parked automobiles and a highway roller in a unique smashup near the West Wayne and West Washington street intersection. Police investigate while repair crews assess damage.
A homefront letter urges Congress to curb welfare expansion and stop pandering to votes. The writer cites eight million welfare recipients and a plan to pay everyone 3000 dollars, while a Milwaukee couple vows to quit teaching to join the welfare line. The piece notes rural backlash, pride, and a Pennsylvanian Dutch warning against becoming beggars as Sam Rayburn is quoted on congressional interference.
In a mixed advice column, Hal Boyle urges modern couples to abandon rigid budget control. He contends that women often manage money better, and suggests letting the wife handle the family budget to reduce fights and preserve harmony.
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