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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1968
Page
2
In Our Opinion the Corry Journal weighs Eartha Kitts outburst at a White House dinner. The piece notes mixed views on whether her tirade against social ills was rude or timely and reflects on political discourse behind closed doors. The editors suggest her actions may have been justified given unproductive discussions.
Washington column questions whether Bobby Kennedy initiated the Baker investigation and whether FBI actions influenced the Johnson Kennedy feud. It notes political eavesdropping at the Carlton Hotel, links to Johnson aides, and critiques DOJ FBI power, wiretapping, and Hoover lobbying on Capitol Hill.
A Paul Harvey essay argues national allegiance is diluted by globalism and new world order ideas. It contrasts old and new history textbooks, citing quotes by Patrick Henry and Noah Hale to claim modern texts diminish patriotic lessons and calls for renewed American leadership and virtue.
In Corry, a January 1948 cold snap forced the Pennsylvania Gas Company to resume 100 percent cuts for industrial users across the area. Corry High School’s scrappy basketball team routed Erie East 96 to 23 on the sub-high hardwood, amid a large crowd. The city bus station will relocate to the Croscott Confectionery Store on North Center Street.
In a 30-27 win on the sub-high floor, Wilson Brown known as Brownie scored 13 points to propel Corry High past Erie Cathedral. The report notes the team’s continued success in recent basketball triumphs and highlights Brown’s familiarity with the hoop.
Harrisburg debate over the 1967-68 fiscal record critiques Governor Shafer as unable to lead with his Republican majorities in both houses. The piece argues a $100 million budget cut, stalled education reform, and a mismanaged tax plan, urging stronger leadership and planning in 1968. It highlights a constitutional convention push, late budget submission, and calls for accountability as Pennsylvania enters a new legislative session.
New York observers question whether the popular dream is wealth or notoriety. Hal Boyle notes fame requires talent or courage, while wealth often depends on luck or opportunity, suggesting the millionaire dream may be oversimplified and costly.
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