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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1968
Page
2
In Our Opinion Harrisburg approves a new law signed by Gov. Shafer effective September 26. It suspends licenses immediately for refusal to breath test and allows court use of refusals as evidence. Blood tests may be drawn by doctors and coroners in certain cases to enforce drunk driving penalties.
Harrisburg Senator Ernest P. Kline proposes a study on adding lodges and cottages to Pennsylvania state parks. The plan envisions 250 units across four to five large parks, with family friendly, year round facilities blending with surroundings and priced for average incomes.
Drew Pearson notes three Chicago related factors that might push Johnson to run again while a single overriding fact dominates. LBJ controls the Democrats, has neutrality in campaign, and privately opposes bombing North Vietnam though personal ties with Nixon complicate Humphrey. Johnson’s health and work ethic underlie his long term plan not to seek another term.
The Fred York brokerage business changed hands to Melvin S. Cobbett, completed yesterday afternoon. Christian and Missionary Alliance Church leaders and guests hosted a smorgasbord at Gretchen's Kitchen in Jamestown with two visiting members. Jack Castor advanced to the Corry Country Club club championship finals by a 2 up victory over Norm Neckers in a tightly contested match.
Worth Hammond reports that the city park will resemble a carnival midway for the Labor Day celebration. The plan includes booths, concessions, bazaar features, and an ox roast as part of the day's program. Rumors say the Climax Company plant may be sold to outsiders for a product far from their locomotive gear.
Paul Harvey argues that a postterm pause helps leaders gain perspective. history favors persistence, with figures like Lincoln Adams Jefferson and Kennedy cited. The piece urges the nation to endure setbacks, renew self confidence, and pursue an enlarged American purpose through enlightened self interest.
New York reports economists see no downturn yet with spending and employment holding high. GNP near 860 billion, mortgage rates steady, tax increase not yet biting. Sindlinger survey shows strong savings and debt improvement while a $16 billion budget cut and tax rise loom, possibly slowing growth before winter. Some urge extending the 10 percent tax surcharge beyond June 1969.
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