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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1968
Page
2
A critical look at federal paperwork costs and shady allocations. It cites figures on staff turnover, per page costs, and studies ranging from sailors tattoos to lion psychology. The piece questions how to curb bureaucratic waste funded by taxpayers.
Notebook notes forecast Pennsylvanian higher education shifts through 1977 with increased public assistance grants, rising college enrollments, and a climb in associate degrees. The column cites projected shares of graduates entering colleges, business and trades, and notes the political timing around the relief budget and a forthcoming election.
U S officials warn Soviet forces may invade Romania or Yugoslavia as NATO partners prepare for potential conflict. Washington signals readiness to defend NATO members while broader Europe monitors a Bulgarian and Bulgarian build up. Nixon's wealth details reveal a $515,830 net worth and real estate ties to Bebe Rebozo.
Mark Hellinger and Gladys Glad loom large in this vivid portrait of Broadway glamor. The piece recounts Hellinger’s fame as a columnist and fixer, his romance with Gladys Glad, Jolson’s saga with Ruby Keeler, and the era’s showbiz theatrics including gifts, a diamond ring, a car swap, and a looming marriage amid high society.
A garbled newspaper ad appears from The Corry Evening Journal. It mentions publication details, pricing, and advertising terms with several corrupted phrases and misspellings. The fragment references Associated Press content and subscription rates.
Alfred Cone, 30, of 419 East Washington street, is in poor condition at Corry Hospital from injuries after his auto struck a southbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight engine at the West Washington street crossing at 11:55 Saturday night. Winter began with a snow cover and freezing temperatures through mid morning. Football players to meet Union City for a post season game are to report to Hatch Vocational School at 8 pm. The Wing-Willi Star Stores unveiled a Big Opening Sale for their new North Center street store at Irving street corner, with observance across all three locations. Work continues on fencing for the Crosby property at Park Place and Park street, now owned by Mutual Telephone Company, where a new exchange building will rise.
Historical notes mark events on October 18 including Alaska’s 1867 formal transfer from Russia, Mason Dixon line agreement of 1767, first long-distance telephone link in 1892, Soviet entry into Czechoslovakia in 1944, Nazi indictments in 1945, Alec Douglas-Home becoming UK prime minister in 1983, and Britain’s Jordan troop withdrawal promise noted ten years ago.
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