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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1968
Page
2
The column honors Marine Gunnery Sgt. Frank Thomas Jr. and two comrades who tore down the Viet Cong flag in Hue and replaced it with the Stars and Stripes. It lauds patriotism under fire and contrasts it with dissent at home, saluting the Marines for their resolve.
Drew Pearson reports Kim Il Sung, North Korea's dictator, blames the United States for the Pueblo seizure and plots to tie down U S forces. The piece portrays Kim as a megalomaniac failing economically, purging moderates, and seeking allies like Castro to wage a global propaganda and military campaign.
Harrisburg column notes Governor Shafer presents a $2 billion plus General Fund Budget with a $5.7 billion shocker from California. Republicans and Democrats agree on no new taxes and halting inflationary budgets while aiming to push budget action after April 24 primaries.
The text presents Jim Bishop critiquing crime and society, arguing that crime appeals to disaffected youth and proposing discipline, community responsibility, and support for law enforcement. It contrasts race, law, and personal accountability while urging public action to improve neighborhoods and policing.
In Corry, Grand Shoppe Confectionery plans to open at Reich Building height on North Center street after an organizational meeting. Four officers elected: Roger Brown president, Lawrence Thomas vice president, Helen Jones secretary, Robert A. Ol Sr. treasurer. A furnace fire caused slight damage to H D Haupin home at 806 West Pleasant Street before firefighters contained the blaze.
On this date in 1961 Jefferson Davis was elected provisional president in Montgomery Alabama. 1718 French colonists arrived in Louisiana. 1778 William Henry Harrison born. 1870 Weather Bureau established. Ten years ago Britain offered to attend East-West summit. Five years ago Afro-Asian conference denounced in Moshi. One year ago Baltimore church roof collapse injured 46 people.
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