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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1968
Page
2
An editorial by Clark Thomas reflects on why newspapermen pursue journalism. It describes idealism, dedication, and the drive to serve truth, justice, and public understanding. The piece notes reporters shape events yet must maintain integrity, staying independent and vigilant in government coverage.
Harrisburg notes report on Pennsylvania politics as lawmakers approach the general election with expectations of a full Senate. Details cover a 1965 York County election contest and a shift toward a unanimous Senate, along with a look at upcoming county board reporting deadlines and statewide school transportation costs. An amusing district tale recounts a bear sighting near Dalton and a local dog that helped disperse the crowd.
Drew Pearson reports Nixon, Mudge, Rose lawyers advised against a key interstate trucking bill and earned large railroad fees. The piece notes the firm represents Delaware and Hudson and Missouri-Kansas, while Nixon avoids clear campaign positions on Vietnam and Fortas. It cites public-interest concerns about legal influence on policy.
An odd transcription from the Corry Evening Journal notes pricing and deadline details for a public notice. The fragment references Willa Ketone and The Associated Press with unclear context, mentioning per year rates, advance payments, and copy costs.
Jim Bishop surveys Arthur Krock and other bureau chiefs as a nation’s pulse on presidents. He notes their power to shape policy perceptions, their biases, and the uneasy dynamic between press and presidents across Roosevelt to LBJ, with Kennedy ties and Johnson clashes.
A valve leak at Corry Water Supply Co pump station caused a one hour interruption early yesterday. city water remained unaffected per secretary H A Gilbert. The Corry High School football season highlight is a Friday night clash with Titusville at Loveland Field. A district Boy Scout camping event at Heart's Content involved Troop No 99 led by Dr T S Kelsey with members from Troops 11 and several others. Forty years ago a 1928 anniversary was celebrated by relatives from Corry Jamestown and Columbus at Louis and Mrs Caster’s home. C W Scott won the bid to raze the Crosby property at Park Place and Parks, site of a new telephone exchange building.
On this date in history various events are noted. The first steam propelled ferry began service between New York City and Hoboken in 1811. Benedict Arnold’s forces were defeated at the Battle of Savannah in 1776. Churchill’s Irish election in 1900 is listed. Other items include a 1992 DNC TV program, a 2013 Arab League remark, and Che Guevara’s burial claim in 1967.
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