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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1968
Page
2
In Our Opinion the Fort LeBoeuf area high school faces a difficult path applying a lax dress and conduct code. Vague rules invite subjective judgments, while clear ones allow enforcement, yet conflict with school authority and parental concerns.
Harrisburg news notes the challenge of running for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania. It contrasts campaign themes with local concerns in Snoozeboro and nearby towns, noting voters seek direct relevance to regional issues while senators represent the whole state. The piece jokes about distant federal matters versus local interests.
A reflective piece recounts personal missteps across life, work, and family. The author admits early marriage errors, learned habits, fear of genuine emotion, guardedness, and intense self-scrutiny. He cites influences from Jim Bishop to Mark Hellinger, notes on critique, and his struggle to balance public duty with personal insight.
Drew Pearson reviews Sargeant Shriver as a potential Democratic running mate. He notes Shriver’s Kennedy connections, longtime youth leadership with the Peace Corps, and prior roles with LBJ and in Watts and Guinea. The piece weighs whether Shriver can unite party factions and appeal to voters amid Kennedy family dynamics and Shriver’s France ambassadorship.
In a wild third game at Loveland Field the Irvine Forge staged a late comeback to defeat the Corry Merchants I-11 and win the northwestern Pennsylvania semi pro championship series. The clash occurred August 28 at the citadel on East Washington Street. the victory clinches the set and crowns Irvine as champions.
This AP summary lists key events on August 21 across history. It notes Hawaii becoming the 50th state in 1959, the Lincoln Douglas debates beginning in 1858, Garibaldi capturing Reggio in 1860, the Somme offensive in 1918, Kiska evacuation in 1943, the atomic submarine order in 1951, a 1960s nuclear testing talk, Vietnam martial law in 1963, and a 1968 note on US planes possibly shot down over China staying in the past context.
The Corry Journal invites readers to send concise legible letters discussing one subject only. Submissions should include the author’s signature and address for publication. The paper assumes no responsibility for statements contained and may condense letters as needed.
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