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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1968
Page
2
Meadville readers note a weekend bus incident exposing poor service at the bus station operator who shut the station and ordered passengers out. A driver left passengers sitting in a borrowed car for hours while he went to eat, causing long delays and a lack of apology as critics urge better public transit conduct.
Editorial reflects on apathy and indifference as major obstacles to progress urging readers to engage, act, and confront societal neglect with renewed civic responsibility and personal accountability.
In Pennsylvania the Senate race pits Democrat Joseph Sill Clark against Republican Richard Schweiker in a tight contest seen as pivotal. Clark criticizes Schweiker on Vietnam policy while Schweiker touts cautious bombing reduction tied to evidence, amid a presidential election year and shifting party fortunes.
Washington reports that negotiators edge toward freeing 82 USS Pueblo crewmen after North Korea demands an American apology. Diplomatic wrangling centers on wording of the apology and whether the ship was in North Korean waters, with Defense officials reconsidering earlier claims. The record of shipping magnate Aristotle Gnassis resurfaces amid Kennedy family unease over past legal troubles.
The piece traces Aristotle Onassis involvement with 14 U.S. built ships and a Panamanian flag fleet, noting past probes by Truman and Eisenhower administrations, a compromise with Admiral Halsey, and tax advantages via foreign-flag vessels. It cites Brownell Olney litigation, Standard Oil of New Jersey, and Victory Carriers owned by Onassis's children.
A. Zalaneck and son firm will begin deliveries tomorrow signaling the launch of a local ready mix cement venture. The Corry High Beavers, coached by Louis Hanna, will face Oil City St Joseph's High School in the season finale set for October 29. The Ladies of the Wheelock met with community members at West Smith and East Columbus for an all day session. Corry Credit Exchange notes completion of two large signs advertising Corry.
Dr Heinz Lehmann warns of an overdose of news from all media and a “communication explosion” that can leave people overstimulated, discouraged, and socially withdrawn. Critics warn about violence contagion, while some urge censorship as a remedy. a censored edition by a Pennsylvania paper illustrates the danger of untrustworthy news.
Joy Stilley relays Pat from Connecticut to Manhattan facing a tangled New York telephone setup. Two installers with different numbers and phones caused confusion as Pat finally secured a Plaza number and two sets of handsets, only to learn callers were directed to the wrong line. Hal Boyle is ill.
On October 22 1968 the calendar notes the 206th day with 70 remaining. In 1962 John F Kennedy ordered a quarantine of Cuba after discovering Soviet missile bases. In 1721 Peter the Great became Czar of all Russia and in 1746 Princeton University was chartered.
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