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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1968
Page
2
In Our Opinion column the writer questions the sources behind funds for assassinations and riots. They note figures like Sirhan Sirhan and Lee Harvey Oswald, plus rioters in Pittsburgh and poverty in Washington, and call for investigations by appropriate agencies to answer who finances these actions.
The article argues that the Mormon Church operates an efficient welfare system that requires work in exchange for aid. It highlights a central storehouse in Salt Lake City and church farms, mills, and canneries that provide goods and employment. It contrasts this with broader U.S. welfare trends and criticizes easy government relief.
Notice details a publication plan for the Corry Evening Journal including AP news content and press services. It describes subscription options and prices by mail, with a per year rate and per copy price. The item notes a publication date and entitles services from Associated Press.
The column reports a Corry GI in Vietnam writing to Miss Corry and a military funeral for William C. Miller in California. It lists local survivors, school district finance talks, weed control plans, and a parade of military assignments from Fort Belvoir to Parris Island. It mentions Temple nursing graduates Judith MacGregor and Linda Miller, and Gov Rockefeller's commencement address.
A letter column answers reader queries on firearm regulation, dump fire burning, and school district tax contributions. The city official notes Congress won t pass a gun law, explains why a local ordinance is unlikely, discusses health concerns with foam burning, and outlines the relationship between city paving costs and school district assessments.
Two Corry Boy Scouts Jack Whitehead and Douglas Broom won one month all expense paid trips to the Philmont Scout Ranch for the summer. The Midget League Baseball season opened with the Cardinals beating the Indians 6 to 3 at Loveland Field. Rex Warner named Corry dealer for Crosley cars. A survey shows five of six Corry families own a car. Bridge repair on Hare Creek at East Columbus Ave reopened traffic after a detour via East Smith and Sciota streets.
On this date many historical notes appear from different eras. Notable moments include Magna Carta foundations in 1215 and Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment in 1752. Other entries mention Washington assuming command in 1754 and early 20th century geopolitical moves.
The Corry Journal invites reader communications limited to one subject per letter and requiring signature and address for publication. The policy notes all are subject to condensation and the paper assumes no responsibility for statements contained.
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