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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1968
Page
2
A critical view argues that presidential campaigns cost about 50 million dollars, funded by both small and very large donors seeking favors. It condemns the influence of money on policy, notes erosion of public trust, and asserts major politics marginalizes the ordinary citizen. Running for office becomes a gamble unless one can cover vast deficits.
AP reports Isabel O'Donnell of McLean Virginia rose from assistant to trainee broker to become president of the Investment Brokers of Metropolitan Washington, the first woman elected to the post. Her rise challenges the notion women must act like men to succeed in finance. The piece notes two women on the American Stock Exchange and one on the New York Stock Exchange amid a male-dominated floor.
Grass Roots Opinion argues that garbage collection strikes reveal a city waste problem. It proposes installing home and building disposals to process food scraps and send waste through sewers. Municipalities would supply disposal units to residents and businesses on a monthly rental basis.
In Harrisburg the Pennsylvania Republican delegation weighs a “benevolent neutrality” stance as Gov. Shafer seeks to be the favorite son candidate while Rockefeller and Nixon camps jockey. The split risks and potential delegate shuffles hint at a broader 1970 gubernatorial outlook and shifting Western Pennsylvania influence.
The gist notes that advertising slogans are generally not protected by copyright and cannot be registered as works of art or literature. It advises consulting the Register of Copyrights to determine classification and suggests that slogans in use may be ineligible for copyright, with attorneys needed for exact qualification.
On this date June 6 marked D Day in 1944 with Allied landings in Normandy. Notable past events include Nathan Hale's birth, Pushkin's birth, Alsace annexation, U S Marines at Belleau Wood, Yorktown sunk at Midway, Brazil declaring war on Japan, and various political moments. The page notes the newspaper's marketing slogan and pricing details.
Dr George Beto, former college president turned corrections director, runs the Texas prison system with a focus on rehabilitation. He argues crime stems from liquor and sex-driven vices, not punishment alone, and touts pre release programs that cut recidivism from 66% to 15%.
New York AP reports on Vickers Petroleum Inc a Wichita Kansas family owned business thriving in a large oil sector The 30 million yearly refining and service network spans six Midwest and Southwest states The firm founded by Jack Vickers Sr in 1918 grew from a 500 barrel daily operation to a diversified enterprise now run by Jack Vickers Jr his mother Helen and seven siblings The family emphasizes unity noting no one can steal the business and crediting strong leadership from matriarch Helen while highlighting the advantages of family ownership and consolidated control.
State Representative Assemblyman Forest Hopkins in Harrisburg. State Senator James Willard in Harrisburg. U S Senators Hugh Scott and Joseph Clark in Philadelphia. U S Congressman Joseph Vigorit in Washington D C. Use Capitol addresses for officials.
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