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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1968
Page
2
Editorial reflection compares human history to a single day on the year clock and quotes Van Loon to argue humanity is a small part of eternity. It urges readers to recognize government weak spots without overemphasizing them.
The piece recalls that Pennsylvania has long hosted more than two presidential candidates, noting 2678 Wallace supporters in 1960 and detailing a century of multi candidate ballots. It highlights Norman Thomas and past third party runs, and explains two rare two candidate elections in 1789 and 1792. Pennsylvanians in 1960 saw five hopefuls on the ballot.
Nixon’s Wall Street law firm appears to steer his presidential bid as partners run the campaign and shape statements to aid clients. The article links Pepsi-Cola Warner Lambert Investors Mutual and oil interests to Nixon’s finances and policy positions, noting Mitchell and Garment lead campaign operations.
The piece argues that peace talks in Paris are exploited by outsiders to influence the U.S. election. It cites Nixon Humphrey and Wallace positions, Hanoi tactics, and the risk of a bombing halt or intensified hostilities shaping voters before Election Day. It warns the electorate to beware foreign manipulation.
Corry Merchants baseball program reports a $460 loss for the past season at a last night meeting of the Corry Baseball Committee. An old barn raising is planned on Clyde McCray’s farm east of Britton Run after his barn burned last August.
British actor Trevor Howard, 52, says his only goal is happiness and shares views on his career. He recalls early rebellion, wartime gallantry, and stints in films like Brief Encounter and The Third Man. He prefers plain speaking over highbrow pretensions and would choose being an explorer if not acting. He supports wildlife causes, especially African elephants.
On October 15 events include Khrushchev's ouster announced in Moscow in 1964 and Melbourne gold discovery in 1851. Other notes recall Lincoln and Douglas's 1858 debate, Graf Zeppelin's 1928 landing in New Jersey after Atlantic flight, Laval's execution in 1946, and Goering's suicide the same day.
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