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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1968
Page
3
Democratic candidate Hubert Humphrey told a New York rally that on election day he would see bankruptcy for the Nixon Republicans as Americans question who can lead the country. He cited New York campaign gains, discussed Vietnam policy, and noted polls showing Nixon slipping behind.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Corry and nearby towns. Included are Andry Stupak of 123 West Park Place born 1884 Austria, long settler in Scranton and Bear Lake, survived by three daughters and seven grandchildren, with services at Bracken Funeral Home and burial in St Marys Cemetery Columbus. Also Mrs Frances Davis of 942 Marion Street, born 1920 Corry, obituary and Mass at St Thomas Church, interment Cochran ton Cemetery. Additional notices for Rowley of Spartansburg, Donald Thompson of Corry RD 3, Hazel Weeks of 221 Mott Street, with service details and interments noted.
David Evans age 22 a stock clerk was charged with murder after Debbie McLaughlin age 19 was found stabbed to death in Scranton Pennsylvania Police said the killing followed an argument over a broken date
AP reports George C. Wallace plans a final push through about 20 states after a fatigued campaign pace. Wallace strategists cite contrasting theories on where to concentrate, with momentum slowing despite enthusiasm in Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and possibly San Diego.
News coverage details a televised Senate race debate with Schweiker Clark and Gaydosh, outlining proposals on narcotics control and steel quotas, while drawing contrasts on Supreme Court rulings. The piece also notes Wallace LeMay campaign dynamics, polling shifts, and television advertising plans as the 1968 contest moves toward November.
MLA VIL Pa AP A hunter named Matthew E McShane 7 from Painesville Ohio was found dead after a night search eight miles northeast of MLA VIL near the Allegheny National Forest He died from shock exposure and a gunshot wound to the right leg authorities said
A note indicates a separate appearance is scheduled later and will be aired on radio station KQV.
AP dispatch from New York reports Richard Nixon predicting a three to four percent margin over the polls for a Republican victory, barring some great event in the campaign's last 15 days. He cites confidence in organization and notes Vietnam settlement as a potential game changer.
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