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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1968
Page
2
The piece argues against hippies settling in Meadville praising their honesty and willingness to work while criticizing welfare reliance. It contrasts drug use and living conditions with those who pay their own way, urging a tougher welfare stance to curb freeloaders, and questions societal norms.
An editorial note muses on personal agency urging readers to take control of their daily path. It contrasts self directed action with letting circumstances dictate outcomes, framing responsibility as a daily choice.
A reflective piece traces how myths of Camelot blend with modern history, noting how storytellers’ views shape memory. It questions how “the new morality” and public vs private virtue influence government, citizenship, and national identity, citing ideals of Lancelot and a Round Table style governance.
The Corry Evening Journal lists its address on West South Street Corry Pa 16497 with staff including Publisher Geothesi Sample General Manager Eaton City Editor John McLaughlin and Pressroom Foreman. It notes Associated Press exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches. Mail rates are 317.00 per year 15.00 per year in advance with carrier rates on request. Advertising deadline 9 AM on prior publication date.
Drew Pearson recalls how a gun control bill stalled in the Senate Judiciary Committee as three sponsors failed to attend. He notes Johnson's push for federal registration, NRA opposition, and a chorus of Southern and reactionary voices. The piece frames policy delay amid broader anti Semitic and white supremacist tactics linked to the era’s political battles.
Corry A and P plans a bold expansion by acquiring Briham Hardware and Plumbing in September or October. The Corry American Legion Junior baseball team extended its unbeaten run to eight wins at Loveland Field with a victory over Post No. 771 107. The Salvation Army Home League met at the Worth street home of Mrs. Rosa Westley for an all day session with a noon lunch. A man suffered a right wrist fracture in a crank mishap at the Ghevrnletrick company plant on North Center street.
Edna Burwell Williams, with wide experience in leading schools and colleges, has been secured by merchants of the city for community education efforts. Richard Smith joins the Steen Dry Cleaning Camp High School staff after July 12 and 13, expanding local educational programs.
Harrisburg report notes the Pennsylvania Legislature in session as summer arrives, with many executive branch staff set to take vacation. Governors urge payrolls to stay staffed while campaigns loom for the Republican and Democratic nominating events. The piece warns of potential disruption if key agencies wind down as lawmakers campaign, and questions whether the administration’s 1967-68 agenda will carry over next year if party control shifts.
Hal Boyle reflects on memories and small cultural quirks from the early 20th century. He notes attic-like keepsakes in memory, jokes about eras and manners, and nostalgic snapshots from flapper era to election days, touching everyday life, fashion, sports, and social habits.
Today in history notes key events on July 9 across years. In 1776 news of the Declaration reached New York and Washington read it to his soldiers. In 1850 Zachary Taylor died at the White House after a brief term. In 1940 the Duke of Windsor became governor of the Bahamas. In 1943 Allied invasion of Sicily began. In 1947 Elizabeth and Philip announced engagement.
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