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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1968
Page
2
In our opinion Hollywood distorts history by glamorizing Bonnie Parker and Clyde Darrow. The piece questions the studio's portrayal, depicting Bonnie as a cigar smoking adulteress and Clyde as a murderous suitor, while the Texas ranger is softened. It asks readers to consider the impact on public perception.
Mason Denison reports from Harrisburg as James A. Michener, resident of Bucks County and delegate to the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention, shares reflections on drafting a modern constitution. He notes aims for local government freedom, potential consolidation, and the careful wordings required to fit Article 1 and ensure balance between efficiency and representation.
Editor Jack Anderson reports from the 38th parallel where U S troops endure cold, dangerous outposts along the DMZ. Shortages of ammunition, fuel, spare parts and M 16 rifles amid Vietnam priority pressures are investigated with UN Commander Gen Charles Bonested promising checks.
A smoldering pile of charred ruins remains after a lightning strike set a Carlton Curtis farm barn ablaze four miles northwest of Wattsburg, killing 56 cattle. Owner estimates damage at $20,000 as fire raged overnight. Weather records noted a 50 degree swing in 15 hours, dropping to 12 degrees. Local high school dribblers lost 43 05 to Strong Vincent in Erie. In 1928, city skaters enjoyed ice flats east of the city, while the Men's Club met at Hotel Corry with Mayor Bracken speaking on civic affairs.
Paul Harvey rails against welfare and government spending in Wichita and across America. He argues workers and rich taxpayers fund aid to the “idle,” blasting public money and praising productive enterprise while calling for limits on welfare and more respect for the achiever. He cites jobs creation and criticizes those who demand handouts, urging a tougher stance on aid.
New York AP report on 18 year old model Penelope Tree shifting from harsh eye lines to soft brown eye shadow. She discusses modeling as acting out clothes, her Paris stint with Twiggy, and her fresh status as a Sarah Lawrence dropout pursuing a year of modeling. Family background highlights include a UN ambassador mother and a Massachusetts governor uncle.
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