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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
2
The piece argues George Wallace, a Barbour County Alabama figure, uses plain speaking to attack The Establishment and provoke reaction on race. It warns Wallace could influence the election by winning electoral votes and making deals, urging his defeat to prevent his role in choosing the next President.
Prayer denounces destroyers of natural beauty and polluters, begging divine help to stop road hogs litter spreaders and careless authorities. It condemns foul smells, noises, and sights and asks the Good Lord to deliver the parish from these villainies.
Partial passage cites Paul Harvey, Spiro Agnew, and media critique with references to left-leaning reporters. The excerpt questions whether observations align with public sentiment and denounces harsher treatment of a Maryland governor, implying a broader cross‑racial American stance.
The article presents Agnew advocating equality of opportunity and black capitalism to address economic issues, urging government to insure opportunity while condemning lawbreaking. It contrasts Agnew with civil disobedience advocates, notes his stance amid race tensions and riots, and recalls Eisenhower’s defense of solitary courage in controversy.
In four trading days through last Monday Control Data Corp shares saw over 200 million in market value change hands and CDA stock trade at least 2 million. Institutions including mutual funds and pensions drove the price drop from 152 to 126.52 with 974,000 shares in one Thursday block.
Drew Pearson details a Kennedy family veto on Sargent Shriver becoming running mate to Hubert Humphrey. The piece traces intra family tensions dating from JFK era, Rose Kennedy’s influence, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s Paris advocacy, amid a potential 1968 ticket conflict.
On this date in history, events include 1782 Royal George sinking with 1100 drowned in Portsmouth harbor, 1778 American victory at Quaker Hill, 1885 Melbourne founded, 1995 Queen Astrid of Belgium killed in a Swiss auto crash, 1948 Wallace campaign egging incident in Durham, 1957 civil rights bill after long filibuster, and other notes such as Soviet dogs recovered and Pope Paul VI opening a council session.
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In Harrisburg the Meat and Poultry Hygiene Act of 1968 faces partisan wrangling over inspector appointments. A Dr J C Shook letter urged a trainee applicant to contact County Republican Headquarters. Rep Franklin Kury seeks civil service protection to curb patronage as lawmakers delay return after elections. The real estate tax exemption for seniors also advances amid stalled education and welfare bills.
Hal Boyle profiles Alan Arkin, praised as a top young talent, who pursues acting as a fundamental need. He discusses success, illusion, and fulfillment, recounts his poverty background, early work, and approach to life, seeking meaning beyond fame.
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