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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1967
Page
2
A columnist lists stock requests and excuses editors encounter daily from readers and advertisers. From urging to use supplied copy to avoiding publicity duties and police reports the piece lampoons common newsroom pressures and excuses.
Forest Hopkins reflects on a tough week as tax and appropriation bills pass while Democrats vote for spending but oppose taxes. He recalls floor speeches, a helmet safety push, a fishing hole size dispute, a memorial for Congress, and a road safety curve fix. His daughters Lynne and Peggy attended the House, and a motorcyclist accident occurred en route to the capitol.
Yesterday memories recall Corry barbershop quartet chapter receiving its charter at Corry High School with a full house. The Corry Merchants lost to Westfield 7-5 in a seasonal finale, part of Vern Group’s squad record of 12 wins in 29 games. The Corry Red and Gun Club field meet drew over 2,000 spectators one mile east of Columbus on Lottsville road. Earlier, 40 years ago, 1927, M A McCormick Construction won the contract for resurfacing East Columbus Avenue as Mayre Brothers worked on South Center Street in Erie.
Drew Pearson reports a fierce debate inside Washington and the Pacific about whether Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara should resign. Generals, the Joint Chiefs, and lawmakers push him, while he resists and maintains civilian leadership.
On this date in 1564 a Spanish expedition landed at St Augustine Florida and established the first permanent European settlement in North America. A note recalls Stokely Carmichael's arrest in Atlanta a year ago in a riot case.
The fragment shows the Evening Journal masthead with publisher George, general manager Allan Hasbrouck, and foreman McLoughlin. It lists Associated Press service and wartime or periodical pricing details, plus subscription and delivery terms. The readable lines indicate standard circulation notes and office contacts on South Street.
A note from Time Magazine publicist highlights a lengthy Lyndon B. Johnson lead story. The piece portrays Johnson as highly watched yet inward, with critique of Time's reporting style and Johnson's intimate White House study usage.
Governor Shafer undertakes a two week foreign trade mission as lawmakers return to face proposals to raise more than a quarter billion in new taxes. House earlier passed higher business and cigarette levies with Senate to decide. A Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission pamphlet explores fears around racial integration.
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