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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1968
Page
2
The piece comments on West Point hiring the first female instructor and Sarah Lawrence admitting male students. It argues the trend toward gender role blending should stop, noting attire and behaviors shifting on both sides. It closes urging men to stay men and women to stay women.
A federal HUD report laments bureaucratic language and translation hurdles delaying action. The administration text champions structured dialogue and multiagency input to advance infrastructure, while critics note opaque phrasing hinders real progress.
The editorial argues U S anger over Vietnam grows beyond the Pueblo incident. It cites Kennedy and Congress criticisms, calls for decisive action, and weighs options between escalation or withdrawal while noting diplomatic limits and public demand for accountability. It ends urging focus on one clear policy.
A long local ramble covers city politics, finance moves, and staff changes. It notes a lone bid for a four wheel drive vehicle, a central purchasing plan, and a Mill closure with 200 layoffs. It also mentions a train death being attributed to self harm, student journalism curiosity, local families of the year, and police investigations in Crawford and Erie counties.
Drew Pearson challenges U S war strategy in Vietnam and questions Gen Westmoreland's optimistic briefing amid Saigon siege and enemy advances. He argues civilian support aids the Viet Cong, urges abandoning search and destroy, and favors securing cities while considering U S withdrawal. He cites Lincoln era firings as precedent for changing command.
Local Q and A case discusses antique vehicle plates and daily use limits under state law. Officials explain the Plymouth coupe owner’s antique status and license cost, plus city notes on retaining staff, demolition maps, and urban renewal planning with John Blackson Associates.
It recalls a 1968 Corry house fire at 82 East Street caused by chimney soot igniting a pipe. Also noted is Erie county rent office hours ending at the Municipal Building and a 1928 school furnace discussion as Corry Rockets led the North East teams with new Hud models on display.
Hal Boyle argues that men should stop sneaking glances at miniskirts and instead stare openly. He suggests that women may react with fury, yet the piece contends the real issue is male cowardice and discomfort. The columnist endorses bold staring as the solution.
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