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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1969
Page
2
In Our Opinion President Eric A. Walker of Penn State spoke at summer graduation to 1,385 graduates. He praised parents and grandparents for longer life, reduced disease, and postwar recovery, urging graduates to emulate their hard work, humility, and faith to solve world problems.
Aboard a corporate power shift MJ and P J choose the chair and presidency. The older man questions the change while acknowledging the younger woman’s fit for leadership. He asks for a favor as they prepare to brief the board.
In Corry this date 20 years ago the hot sun set a local temperature record while the Corry school district awarded an $80 000 bond issue to Haydon Miler and Co of Cleveland as the low bidder. A benefit hinge party was announced for St Edgante Hall hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Corry club. Four decades ago a Harrisburg trip and a Baptist church pastors vote were noted with Harold Sweet and Ralph Carroll attending a Beckley College event and a call issued to Rev Ernest A Hook of Wheaton Illinois to lead the First Baptist Church.
A Reuters style outline reports that an Arkansas subcontractor at Selb Manufacturing near Walnut Ridge financed inspectors who approved unauthorized weldings on F-111 parts. General Dynamics and the Air Force deny any part was used in flight, while investigators and the FBI pursue charges as the contract is cancelled.
A writer argues that religious habit shapes belief and criticizes ornate clergy attire and costly pilgrimages. He questions the value of trips to Israel and miracle camps, suggesting funds be given to church or charity for deeper spiritual satisfaction.
The author questions public altar calls and salvation tactics used by evangelists. He notes many shy listeners avoid public decisions and argues some conversions seem insincere. He discusses death desire, religious fanatics, and personal wishes to live, while affirming freedom to believe as one wishes.
The piece argues Latin American coups reflect broader U S. intervention debates and questions Nixon's Vietnam policy. It cites Bolivia Peru Panama Brazil and calls for Congress to vote on Vietnam withdrawal, noting Sen Goodell's plan to end U S. troop presence by December 1 1970 and suspend funding.
On this date 1811 the first steam ferry operated between New York City and Hoboken. Other events include Benedict Arnold’s defeat in 1776 and Pulaski's death in 1779. Also Churchill's 1900 election to Parliament and a 1932 DNC televised telecast. Representative Hopkins and Senator Wiklard listed with contact addresses.
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