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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1968
Page
2
The piece argues against overblown convention coverage on television noting a network plans spot coverage to avoid fatigue. It suggests parties resist streamlining yet acknowledges reduced broadcast rubbish could please viewers and politicians alike while politics remains a public draw.
Harrisburg Democrat Mason Denison calls for bipartisan action to advance higher education, school funding, and fiscal relief during the 1968 Pennsylvania session. He criticizes Republican leadership, cites unpassed reforms, and pledges Democratic support to pass solid legislation despite a two to one committee margin.
The profile traces Clark Clifford from a naval aide to top White House adviser under Truman and Johnson. It notes his influence on Vietnam policy, State and Defense links, and key corporate ties with General Electric, du Pont, and GM, highlighting his role in shaping defense and tax policy through the late 1940s to 1960s.
On this date in history, significant events include the inauguration of transcontinental telephone service in 1915, the birth of Robert Burns in 1759, the founding of the University of Virginia in 1819, Poland gaining independence in 1831, Mendelssohn's Wedding March first played in 1858, and the Cassino battle commencing in World War II in 1944. A note recalls Defense Secretary McNamara’s 1967 statement on slower troop deployment to Vietnam.
Paul Harvey argues Southern cities surging ahead culturally, academically, and socially while Eastern hubs stagnate. He cites Atlanta Huntsville Jackson and Anniston among examples of rapid progress in education orchestras clubs and gourmet dining as hinterland Americans push back against traditional hierarchies.
New York AP reports Cliff Robertson, a busy television star, has long pursued a film version of Daniel Keyes' Flowers for Algernon retitled Charly. He wrote part of the screenplay, secured sponsorship, and aims for release by ABC-Paramount in a few months. He notes feeling like a bridesmaid, not the bride, in past roles and views this project as his knockout chance. He outlines a life of varied work from La Jolla to Antioch College and service in WWII before pursuing theater.
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