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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1969
Page
2
In Our Opinion The Press Rules Against Printing Four-Letter News The Sigma Delta Chi convention urged editors to oppose censorship in any form while stressing good taste and relevance to news reporting. The Journal notes it does not embrace four-letter words and questions the allure of vulgarity in mass media.
Paul Harvey argues that war imposes lasting costs on nations by draining the best youth. He cites Rome, Spain, France, England, and Vietnam era losses, noting future leaders and skilled workers are sacrificed, hindering progress for generations. He warns reverse breeding weakens nations as the strongest depart.
On this date historical events include the 1610 landing of the first Dutch settlers on Manhattan Island and the 1942 destruction of Lidice by the Gestapo. The note marks years and the wartime atrocity, reflecting a grim mid-20th century record.
New York AP report shows thefts rising in airports Wall Street and trucking with $2 million annual airport losses and $3 billion yearly impact on business. Analysts note reluctance by firms to disclose crime, shifting costs to customers through higher prices and security spending.
Senate action centers on fast tracking Judge Warren Burger’s June confirmation after highly publicized remarks at Santa Barbara. Senator Dirksen pushes Bain’s seventh circuit appointment, citing background scrutiny and religious associations. Louisiana Senator Ellender, an informal diplomat on Soviet relations, discusses foreign policy and peace balancing concerns with US and Russia.
It Happened In Corry 20 Years Ago features the Corry High School Jurm Association jubilee with 275 attendees at 6:30 PM in the Junior High gym decorated in green and white. The Corry Moose Bombers seek a fifth straight win and rematch with a Negro traveling team at Loyve land Field at 9 PM. 70 attended Harbor Hall ice cream social. Also notes the city’s first Vacation Bible School opening, and the Pierce Arrow club brougham brought by W H Merrick drawing interest in the business district. 40 Years Ago recalls June 19 1929 residents eyeing purchase of bells replacing schooling with an expensive car.
A legislative update portrays party vote splits on snowmobile rules, bills advancing or dying in committees, and efforts to move measures through chambers. It covers fire safety funding for Edinboro College, D-Day observances, drug education bills, veteran bonuses, and tax questions for private leases. Debates over a Lake Erie drilling project and erosion studies at Presque Isle are noted, with attendance at a large Erie barbecue and ongoing opposition to drilling.
New York columnist Hal Boyle notes that healthy self esteem avoids delusions of superiority. He lists everyday humbling examples such as high living costs failed raises odd mishaps and social misfires that remind individuals that arrogance collapses under life’s surprises.
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