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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1968
Page
2
In Our Opinion the piece satirizes Parkinson's Law and its application to government payroll growth. It contrasts England and the United States projections, notes rising taxes, and warns of expanding bureaucracy and tax burden. It cautions that continued government expansion leads to greater intervention and a heavy, barely controllable state.
Paul Harvey surveys tensions within black leadership as moderates gain ground at the NAACP convention in Atlantic City. He notes dissent from militant groups, praise for self made leaders like Wilkins and Randolph, and criticism of welfare as hindering incentive. The piece calls for responsible, practical action over riots or looting.
Notice appears to offer a subscription or seal for second-class and a cars related item at fifteen dollars per year by mail in advance. It mentions terms, a per year rate, and a deadline upon application with a delayed publication date reference.
A historical Washington scene recaps Johnson discussing Central America with Honduran and Salvadoran leaders, a Churchill anecdote, and a note on Chief Justice Earl Warren’s potential resignation. The report also covers the House debate on a trailer truck weight increase bill led by Rep. Kluczynski, with opposition from Schwengel and others citing safety concerns after a bridge collapse.
It Happened In Corry twenty years ago reports the Archie Thompson Post Drum and Bugle Corps winning first honors in the Vernon Central Fire Department parade near Meadville and the Pennsylvania National Guard posting a 9 1 triumph as Corry guardsmen plan a Friday night train to Mount Gretna. The Concord 4 H Girls Cooling Club met with 15 members and Miss Patricia Hoagland led a lesson on powder. A stolen mahogany table from McCray Church was discovered when the church opened for Sunday services.
The minister served as chaplain throughout the day and followed every move in the House. The Edinboro College bill and a Pennsylvania wine industry measure made notable progress with a 170 to 17 vote, while the Edinboro bill later faced caucus opposition and a 178 to 7 final tally. The day included a reception for Rep Schweiker and discussions with governors and officials about taxes, billboard rules, and public policy before adjournment.
Brief chronicle notes key historical moments on July 17: Potsdam talks in 1945 among Truman Churchill and Stalin. Spain surrenders in 1898. Civil War begins in 1936. FDR seeks a third term in 1940. Arco Idaho lights from atomic energy in 1955. U S Senate vetoes Medicare bill in 1962. B 52 strikes in Vietnam begin in 1965. Britain to send 2000 troops to Jordan in 1965. SEC scrutiny in 1965. Newark riots a year ago with wider disturbances.
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