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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1968
Page
2
In our view a waiting period for gun purchases would curb sales to questionable buyers. Prospective buyers would apply in stores, acquire a 48 hour hold while police check eligibility, and sellers lose their license for illegal sales. This strengthens law after Kennedy's assassination.
Drew Pearson surveys changing White House protection from 1933 to the present, noting iron gates closed to all without appointments, increased Secret Service scrutiny of visitors, and heightened guarding of presidents, candidates, and officials amid a history of assassinations and near-misses. The piece traces past freedoms to greet leaders, contrasts Truman and Johnson eras, and cites Jordanian context with Sirhan Sirhan’s broader impact on security policy.
Harrisburg strategists see a tight 1968 race with the Democratic presidential ticket steering outcomes in Pennsylvania. They warn a failure could jeopardize statewide offices and possibly the Legislature, while a strong coattail could boost Democrats in audits generals and treasurer roles and tilt state government toward Democrats.
Corry reminiscence recalls a 154 to win by the Stanford Hose softball team over Ajax in City League action. A concert by the Biks Male Chorus is set for 6 pm under the local labor union auspices with Charles Lyons Jamestown Mig and Roger McCray listed as featured soloists. Peggy Norton Dawed noted for union shop involvement.
Reporter Jim Bishop recounts Kelly Kelley, a fearless hunter aboard Away We Go, battling a 400 pound lemon shark off Grand Bahama. The aboard half describes the chase, the line, the harpoon, and her fierce bid for victory amid waves and wind.
NYAP writer Hal Boyle shares assorted curiosities from mail and society notes. Topics touched include transplant cost about 50000 dollars, rising body weights, stair energy use, Lockheed C 5 Galaxy cargo space, Grand Central Clock, nerve fibers traveling at 300 mph, and highway trash findings along America the Beautful.
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