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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1968
Page
2
In Our Opinion the Erie County Board of Commissioners refuse Union City’s $2,800 recreation grant citing a year end deficit over $1 million and a claim the previous administration is to blame. The piece argues funding the teen program supports healthful activities and urges action before month end to avoid cutting youth programs.
A Harrisburg column blends satirical musings on the Capitol’s recess with quirky notes from state politics. It recalls a Republican convention memo, jokes about babysitting services, and odd courtship of Nudist Camp reportage, plus a romps through local headlines from Pottstown and Intercourse Pennsylvania.
Drew Pearson argues Congress fails to curb TV lobbying and conflicts of interest. He cites FCC limitations overridden by the House, industry influence from NAB and station owners, and lawmakers with stock interests in radio TV firms. Pearson highlights Rep Clarence Brown Jr and Rep Paul Jones as examples, noting ownerships and conflicts in broadcasting policy.
Corry association members gathered for a 10 o'clock breakfast at Hotel Corry with plans for a big ox roast as the holiday feature. The event followed a prior 1948 schedule and noted the Corry Merchants and A Zalzneck firm grading activities on East South Street near Harding School and Shady Avenue.
Jim Bishop reflects on his political experiences and urges young men to run for local and state offices. He recounts campaigns in New Jersey and Illinois, noting lessons learned from defeats and the value of civics. He cites personal runs for coroner and township council, emphasizing practical government insight and civic engagement.
The item notes Liberia adopting a constitution in 1847 as Africa’s first republic, France leaving Fort Ticonderoga in 1759, the Continental Congress creating the Post Office Department in 1775, France annexing Tahiti in 1891, Eva Peron’s death in 1952, Fidel Castro’s 1953 raid, Elizabeth II naming Charles Prince of Wales, the Skopje earthquake ten years ago, and a papal visit ending a Turkey trip a year ago.
State Representative Forest Hopkins serves North East and can be reached at the State Capitol in Harrisburg Pa. Senator James Willard represents Mercer County Pulaski and can be addressed at the State Capital. U S senators Hugh Scott and Joseph Clark, based in Philadelphia, contact at the Senate Office Building Washington D C. Congressman Joseph Vigorito of Erie can be reached at the House Office Building Washington D C.
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