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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
2
In Our Opinion the Attorney General Ramsey Clark is attacked for bowing to pressure from Washington's Poor People March. The text alleges he suggested using stretchers and wheelchairs to remove demonstrators, calling for his removal and warning that supporters will back his ouster.
The piece argues that public administration failures stem from personal moral decay, contending ethical collapse at individual level underpins broader governance crises across societies. It stresses accountability from leaders and citizens alike to restore integrity in public service.
Paul Harvey reflects on President Johnson and the Kennedy assassination amid a call for spiritual revival. He cites Sarhan Sirhan and Lee Harvey Oswald, warns against loose laws, and urges Americans to seek change in hearts rather than legislate salvation. He predicts a nation at a crossroads and stresses renewed respect for the basic tenets of the republic.
On June 20 historical notes include 1632 Mary aed Granted to Lord Bale timore, 1837 William V dies Victoria becomes queen, 1898 United States seizes Guam. Also 1968 Taft favored by Republicans, 1963 Hot Line agreement between US and USSR, and 1960s plan for Israeli Arab talks proposed.
The United States stands out for organized voluntary philanthropy with billions donated annually and millions volunteering. In 1967 Americans gave an estimated 14.6 billion dollars to religion education the arts hospitals the poor and more, with 11.1 billion from living individuals and 96 million volunteers nationwide. The Peace Corps and corporate giving are noted, while questions arise about pace and impact amid a changing economy.
Drew Pearson details the 1960s campus revolt, outlining the Students for a Democratic Society strategy to mobilize students at Columbia University. He cites plans from Mary to April phases, including dorm canvassing, petition drives, and mass demonstrations to press the war’s end and challenge ROTC and CIA contracts.
A garbled byline and printer notice from The Corry Evening Journal attributed to Walter and The Associated Press, listing general manager names and publication data. The fragment mentions republication policies, previews, and inquiries for more information.
In a Republican caucus Vic Westerberg of Kane previews highway form with mixed support. Details cover Governor Rockefeller trip, Susquehanna River Basin debate, and a plan to install radar at Erie Airport. The session notes a teacher pay bill near passage and a long winded Philadelphia lawmaker, Eugene Gelfand, drawing ire for his speech length.
Hal Boyle reports a New York AP item where a bystander overhears office women at a quick service grill venting about husbands and bosses. The casual banter skewers gender roles with sharp humor about marriage, work, and daily life. The dialogue mocks inept bosses and the social pressures of balancing home and career.
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