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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1968
Page
2
An editorial urges licensing snowmobiles as motor vehicles to curb their city disruptions and roadside hazards. It argues snowmobiles cause noise and danger, with many riders evading police by leaving roadways, and suggests state licensing to regulate trails and reduce illegal use.
Harrisburg column surveys federal funds to Pennsylvania in 1967 totaling 3891 764 000 across 14 categories with highway relief and education among largest, notes Maryland and Alaska per capita comparisons, and describes moving the state Christmas trees from Rotunda and Senate chamber while Electoral College convenes in the Senate due to House refurbishment.
Washington reports that the President spoke privately to the Business Advisory Council about his world travel, pilot confidence, and leadership, praising executives like James Roche, John Harper, Fred Borch, Russell de Young, and Paul Austin. He urged continued support for the next President as ovations followed.
LBJ pushes a closer government business partnership to boost job training for Negro youths and fight ghetto problems. Secretary C. R. Smith praises cooperation with industry leaders and notes strong bureaucrat dedication while comparing private and public sectors. Kennedy Airport in New York remains not named Aristotle Onassis International Airport.
A vivid profile of Philip Wrigley, heirs and business empire. It describes his fortune from gum to Cubs, Spearmint and Doublemint, Catalina Island, and a Chicago office tower. The narration recalls his honesty, wealth, and odd habits including heavy martinis and hands-on car repairs.
Corry notes mark events from 20 years ago with December 13, 1948 items. A birthday party surprise for Miss Weaver is reported along with Kiwanis Club election results, naming Howard as president and R W Brown’s year as former leader. D A Hillstrom to chair the school board committee. Lena Weaver newly elected board official.
The note recalls 1755 Sir Francis Drake sailing from Plymouth on a world voyage. 1781 a day of prayer marking Revolutionary War end. 1860s Fredericksburg battle Marye’s Heights. 1924 Samuel Gomper dies in San Antonio. 1942 Allied bombers strike Tunis and Bizerte. 1960 Greece countercoup crushed. Constantine and family fled to Rome.
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