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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1968
Page
3
An obscure item from York reports a fashion themed event featuring a performer billed as queen of gossip chic. Details are fragmented but indicate a local social spotlight with attire and mood framing. The snippet suggests a light arts society moment tied to a venue named The Nents.
Canadian Prime Minister Lester B Pearson faces possible resignation after the House of Commons voted 84 to 82 against a 5 percent income tax surcharge. The Liberals, led by Pearson, had hoped to pass final measures, but Conservative calls for resignation followed a tense night of voting. Pearson to return from Jamaica while cabinet weighs next steps amid leadership rumors ahead of a spring retirement and April leadership race.
In a Monday vote delegates rejected a proposal for local option elections on judge selection and adopted a Ruth amendment to keep the current partisan ballots. The move preserves direct voter election of local judges, despite Bar Association backing for a merit system, arguing rights and politics in selection.
Council discussed funding industry burying costs with a 15 cent per cubic yard charge to landfill users while the city would cover the remainder from a $2,000 allocation. A proposed split of 49 or 60 percent was rejected as costs could rise beyond the budget. Johnston revised the proposal to 12 cents.
The American Bar Association endorsed guidelines to limit press coverage of criminal cases by judges, lawyers, and police. News executives urged delay for study, predicting new court and legislative help. some warned the press will fight back. The ethics code aims to shield defendants from juror prejudice but faces legal and practical scrutiny.
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