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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1968
Page
2
The NRA reports a study finding excessive malfunctioning in the M16 rifle, notably failures to eject spent rounds. Soldiers prefer the lighter, higher firepower weapon and ammunition, urging correction of faults or timely issue before combat. The piece contrasts Army Marine opinions and Pentagon stance with soldiers in Corry noting malfunctions. The article references the AK-47 as a comparison.
President Johnson has told friends that his dealings with the Kremlin have been disappointing and exasperating. He says it is frustrating not to be able to deal directly with the real boss, Leonid Brezhnev, secretary of the Communist Party.
Drew Pearson reports Lyndon Johnson pressed to halt nuclear spread and curb anti-ballistic missiles despite hawks and Kremlin critics blocking a treaty. Kosygin and Suslov clash over strategy as Glassboro talks fail to produce an agreement, with Johnson determined to push ahead.
In Harrisburg the debate over whether to cut the 203 seat House of Representatives continues at the Constitutional Convention. Proponents cite cost and efficiency while opponents warn rural districts would grow in size, hindering close representation, with urban lawmakers facing minimal changes.
On this date 1790 the Supreme Court held its first session in New York City. Texas voted to secede in 1861. 1862 saw Howe's Battle Hymn published in Atlantic Monthly. 1892 Mrs. Astor hosted 400 guests signaling The 400 era. Edison finished the first moving picture studio in 1893. Travelers issued the first auto policy in 1898. In 1966 Autherine Lucy was admitted to the University of Alabama by federal court order.
A historical recollection cites 1951 Korea talks and the pursuit of a cease fire as costly missteps. It argues that premature negotiation prolonged fighting and casualties, warns against using talks as a trap in Vietnam, and echoes the admonition fool me once, fool me twice.
In a New York column a worker defends a chaotic desk against a colleague who polishes and scolds. The speaker argues life and work gain meaning from clutter, not sterile order, and resists judgment with a humorous call to keep personal space messy and authentic.
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