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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1969
Page
2
In Our Opinion the nation splits on Vietnam a half way stance seems best. Adults back the president but youth press for a clear stand while avoiding a Dien Bien Phu scenario. With no clear danger, neither side should sacrifice lives or money. youth overreact, adults misjudge, a middle course may emerge.
Paul Harvey argues the Hatch Act silences military critics and blames civilian leaders for Vietnam mistakes. He cites Rep. Mendel Rivers and figures like Dean Acheson and George Romney, claiming civilians directed a poor war policy and constrained military action.
TV critics note comedy sketches wane on most variety hours but The Carol Burnett Show remains strong with sketches and musical numbers. Harvey Korman and Tim Conway shine. Ken Berry guest stars. NBC, ABC, and CBS ratings shift as CBS leads with 18.5 points while NBC drops to 17.7 and ABC 16.9. The article cites ratings changes across The Ed Sullivan Show Gunsmoke Bonanza and other top programs as the season unfolds.
House Crime Committee plans sharp attacks on the pharmaceutical industry led by Rep. Claude Pepper. Bates Laboratories is cited for diverting millions of amphetamine pills to Mexico and back to U S users. The memo lists Bates, Smith Kline and French, Burroughs Wellcome, and Eli Lilly as witnesses.
A vivid fashion note shows women embracing pearls beyond traditional jewelry. From headbands to belt chains, garments and body adornments multiply pearls into bibs, bras, tunics, and leg bracelets. Toe rings and ankle chains spark new trends as jewelry becomes full body decoration.
On the second day of the Community Chest drive for 25800 dollars the tally reached 40 percent with 10277 pledged. A 350 dollar bingo for Corry Memorial Hospital drew 300 attendees at St Edwards Hall. Mrs. Cochran announced the Eastern Star bridge extended through Saturday.
Snapshot of events on October 21 include Nelson's Trafalgar victory in 1805 and U S Army 1st Division action in France in World War I. Canton captured by Japan in 1938. Aachen fell to Allies in 1944. Eisenhower space agency move ten years earlier. France warned on European Community agriculture. Riot police clash in Japan in a 1968-activity note. Corry Evening Journal imprint and mailing details.
The article notes swift adaptation by the diet drink industry after cyclamates were banned due to rat cancer tests. It highlights new formulas, "NEW" branding, and a move toward "real sugar" while contrasting federal power over food additives with the less decisive stance on cigarettes.
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