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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1968
Page
2
In Our Opinion the Senate blocked a delay to the thin anti missile defense and voices concern that a larger 5 billion Sentinel program could seed a broader system. The piece argues the thin plan targeted Red Chinese and Soviet threats and that the U S must match strength to deter a potential holocaust, urging perseverance toward a negotiated restraint.
The Ocala Star Banner editorial argues that the American Bar Association should not tamper with the free press. It warns that limiting pretrial information could lead to a blackout of reporting and jeopardize equal justice. The piece stresses that both defense attorneys and newspapers seek fair trials and transparency of jail and courtroom events.
In the waning days of the Legislature, supporters push a new Erie County wine industry bill amid amendments from the Liquor Control Board and appeals to Senate allies. Key figures include Senator Bill Lesler Rep Bob Bellomini Pat Connally and Governor Shafer as votes tally 39 to 9. The piece notes motor cycle code signing and a loan study amendment, plus bills aiding Nick Mobilia and county Saturday closings. The author, present at the chamber, describes late sessions and a family observer, Phil, witnessing the drama before the next session in September.
Drew Pearson lauds President Johnson for avoiding provocation amid the Czechoslovakia Soviet standoff. He notes Johnson’s air routes to Moscow, cultural accord, and missile-disarmament talks, while criticizing Reagan’s Croatia proclamation and urging restraint. Pearson traces Eastern Europe’s dynamics, Yugoslav independence, and the risk of Kremlin blame.
Paul Harvey urges young adults to leave congested cities for beauty and open spaces. He cites Lance Day who relocated to Greenbrier West Virginia, built a life and business, and found wealth in environment rather than city money. Harvey echoes Horace Greeley to seek living places over staying put.
Corry Diner sold to Brigham Hardware and Plumbing Co will close this week with equipment moved to the former Al Marty restaurant across South Center Street starting next Monday. An annual basket picnic for three American Legion units will be held tomorrow at Mead Park with about 80 attendees joining in the event. A Pittsburgh Pirates update notes their seventh win of the season. A serious auto incident near Shadyside Findley Lake involved a Maxwell coupe driven by Jack Paulson of Corry. four occupants were taken to hospital but escaped serious injury.
AP humor column notes several quips on marriage, generation gaps, history, and everyday life. It pokes fun at wives mending holes, work hours, soap operas, and social rituals. The piece playfully contrasts modern life with past eras and ends with a cheeky nudge to attend church more.
On July 23 events include the 1945 trial of French Marshal Henri Philippe Petain in Paris. The year 1829 notes William A. Burt of Mount Vernon Michigan receiving a patent for a writing machine that may be the first typewriter. In 1892 Henry Clay Frick of Carnegie Steel was stabbed in Pittsburgh but recovered.
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