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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1967
Page
2
In a satirical take the Corry Journal asserts U S troops in Korea face a ready ROK army while Vietnam risks drawing a Korea-like outcome. It cites Dean Rusk and the Manila pact, arguing long troops may be unnecessary if allies share burden and withdrawal plans are set.
Harrisburg reports a turbulent 1967 General Assembly with minimal progress and sharp intra party clashes. The Shafer administration struggles to unite Republican and Democratic factions, while a looming constitutional convention adds a new layer of conflict to eleven months of legislative gridlock.
Drew Pearson reports a rift between General Westmoreland and the Pentagon over North Vietnamese infiltration estimates. Maj. Gen. Joseph McChristian faced pressure to lower figures but insisted on hard evidence, revealing tensions with Defense Secretary McNamara and questions about bombing efficacy and Viet Cong recruitment.
On this date in 1782 Paris saw a preliminary peace treaty ending the Revolutionary War. Mark Twain was born in 1835. The Battle of Franklin occurred in 1864. Winston Churchill was born in 1874. In 1942 U S bombers attacked Rangoon. In 1989 Russia attacked Finland. U Thant became UN secretary general five years ago. A 196? artillery incident killed three Vietnamese and wounded fourteen.
Paul Harvey reviews the Beatnik era and hippie movement noting drug use and disorder in East Village and Haight Ashbury. He argues that many fled society but failed to sustain utopia and concludes moral self discipline returns as the path home.
Hal Boyle humor column contrasts cave man gender roles with modern behavior noting how dress, actions, and traits help identify gender while joking about hippies and everyday habits. The Corry Journal invites brief reader letters with signatures and addresses for publication.
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