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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1968
Page
2
The piece jokes that coffee breaks between Vietnam talks grow longer and more informal while real progress remains elusive. It quotes defense officials and Naw Xuan Thuy noting light chatter about weather and food, yet rockets, bombs, snipers, and land mines persist. Peace seems distant despite lingering coffee.
A compact editorial note asserts the country is the greatest successful government by the people. It frames citizenship as personal business and responsibility, urging individuals to engage and reflect on their role in the republic.
Harrisburg observes the question of why Pennsylvania governors struggle to push administration legislation compared with their Washington counterparts. The issue is examined as a paradox, noting apparent contrasts and the different political dynamics at state and federal levels.
The piece contrasts Governor Shafer in Pennsylvania with President Johnson, noting Shafer's slim legislative control in both chambers and the impact of absences. It compares state and federal dynamics since 1961, detailing how Democratic majorities in Congress and the varied histories of Scranton and Lawrence shaped executive legislative battles.
The note lists events from history including John Calvin born in 1509 in France and the 1926 Telstar satellite relaying the first transAtlantic TV broadcast. It also mentions a 192 lending-leasing pact with Greece during World War I, and marks July 10 as a Wednesday in 1988 with 174 days remaining.
Fragmented OCR text notes a newspaper masthead and pricing details for delivery by carrier. It references individuals such as Gouih Streely Corey and John McLaughlin and hints at publication dates, terms, and rates in cents per copy and per week.
Drew Pearson examines the lax gas pipeline safety bill in the House and a White House risk from Transportation official John Sweeney. The piece details Sweeney backing weaker safety steps, pressuring Boyd and Califano, and pursuing Michigan politics, amid broader calls for stronger auto and pipeline safeguards. It also notes Humphrey urging National Guard use to prevent summer race riots after Washington unrest.
Corry community items recall a chamber board vote to study hiring a fulltime secretary, with a committee named to pursue the move. The town hosted 600 fans at Loveland Field and about 150 children in a supervised playground program led by Miss Virginia Hoenes. Also listed are a Townsend OK meeting at 729 West Church Street and a summer playground opening notice.
Jim Bishop profiles Toledo police veteran Andy Iwinski as he retires after 46 years patrolling downtown Toledo beginning in 1922. The city honors his service with speeches, a cash prize, and broad civic praise while Iwinski downplays his impact, focusing on his duty and wife Mrs Iwinski.
Joseph Katz built Papercraft Corp into a $50 million business with 2000 employees and plants in seven states by innovating gift wrap. The idea arose while opening wedding presents in 1937 and grew after World War II, with products now in about 250,000 outlets.
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