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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1968
Page
2
Anne Glodek of Philadelphia writes the Philadelphia Inquirer praising restraint amid protests and looting. She argues shootings and harsh policing fuel fear and hinder progress, urging quiet dialogue over new laws and harsher measures to restore sanity and goodwill.
A contemplation argues current turmoil stems from the average citizen failing big government duties. It asserts that while good people focus on themselves, wrongdoers dominate others.
Hal Boyle shares humorous takes on dieting and weight loss. The piece riffs on common quips about inches and pounds, exercise, cravings, and self control, using playful jabs and jokes about dieting failures and fickle motivation.
The entry notes June 19 events including the S S Savannah’s 1819 Atlantic steam crossing in Liverpool and the abandonment of Roanoke Colony in 1586. It also recalls the 1754 Albany Congress on colonial defense and the Black Hole of Calcutta incident in 1756. The style reflects concise historical milestones.
Advertising rates and deadlines announced by The Corry Evening Journal. Details about application, display rate schedule, and advance deadlines are provided for prospective advertisers.
Senator John McClellan leads a federal inquiry into a $927,541 Chicago anti poverty project amid reports of gang leaders from the Rangers and Disciples drawn as teachers and recruiters. The probe notes violent crime allegations and a Watts delegation flown in at government expense to calm rising tensions.
Jim Bishop rails at Ed Sullivan praising his longevity and influence in television while critiquing his show as clean yet limited, noting Sullivan's rise from a Broadway columnist to a national host and his impact on American entertainment. Martin, Harris, and Santillo are named in the profile with references to Sullivan’s humble habits and public image.
Corry faces a showdown between Retail Merchants Bureau supporters for both Friday and Saturday hours. The Clean-Up parade sponsored by the Chamber drew 103 cyclists at Loveland Field after a rain interrupted game in which Corry Merchants beat Westfield Moose 86. City council, June 19 1928, deferred action on automatic crossing signals replacing a watchman at Center street and First avenue. The council also adopted an ordinance setting the city engineer salary at 800 per year to cut department costs.
Directory listing contact points for state representative Forest Hopkins and state senator James Willard, plus U S senators Hugh Scott and Joseph Clark and U S congressman Joseph Vigorito. Provides addresses for Capitol buildings in Harrisburg Philadelphia and Washington D C.
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