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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1968
Page
2
In Our Opinion, the piece argues networks profit from 187 games this season at 31.5 million dollars and NFL's Pete Rozelle aims for 14 more in prime time. It notes a Monday Green Bay versus Dallas audience and warns excessive scheduling dulls viewers who can simply switch channels.
Under our form of government each state keeps sovereignty while ceding powers to the national government for mutual benefit. Citizens live under two legal systems one national and one state. A strong national government is essential for national standing and world leadership.
The piece recalls 1958 and 1964 Pennsylvania Senate races and credits Hugh Scott with shaping Richard Schweiker’s victory. It notes Scott’s backstage campaign efforts, labels Schweiker “Mr Effective,” and mentions the lighthearted license plate joke about seniority in the U.S. Senate.
The piece notes Willy Loman from Miller's Death of a Salesman as a symbol while reporting that modern sales pay rose 18 percent over three years, outpacing other groups. It cites Research Institute of America findings on compensation, fringe benefits, and the influence of supply and demand on earnings.
Washington speculates on a Nixon transition to a coalition cabinet to win liberal support in the Senate and House. Proposed posts include Walter Lippmann at State, Wayne Morse as Attorney General, Joseph Clark Housing, George Romney HEW, and Walter Washington Interior. Lindsay era allies and Newark/New York politicking noted.
A 1960s vision describes rapid advances in building materials and techniques. Spray-on houses and foam walls promise higher strength and lower costs. Mass produced four bedroom homes could cost around fourteen thousand five hundred dollars with affordable down payment and monthly payments. Progress relies on petro chemical research and mechanization, with unions potentially easing tool restrictions.
New York AP reports General Omar Bradley supports a George C. Scott Patton film, to be shot in Spain, with Bradley as senior adviser. The project aims for truth over whitewash, showing Patton’s virtues and faults, including the Normandy assault and the slapping incident.
Today in history notes key events from 1935 when FDR proclaimed the Philippine Commonwealth and promised independence by 196, 1775 Benedict Arnold led troops into Quebec, and 12 air ace Eddie Rickenbacker and seven others were rescued after a Pacific downing.
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