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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1969
Page
2
In Our Opinion the ROTC program remains a key cadre source for future officers as combat demands persist. The piece argues that even with West Point limits and campus hostility, armies need capable leaders, and public opposition should not shutter ROTC.
NBC debuts Debbie Reynolds in a comedy reminiscent of I Love Lucy with a sister and husband as foil. Her attempt at a newspaper job fuels broad farce including a disguising caddy gag. Julia’s return leads the TV night, with Dionne Warwick’s concert special headlining later.
A veteran observer argues that the worst youth emerge from wealthy families while poor kids often turn to theft, crime, or escape through education. He notes rich youths rely on money and gifts, while many college students drift without purpose. Gangs shield criminals and erode respect for law and order.
The column traces Kennedy loyalists fading in 1972 planning while McGovern seeks a Senate seat comeback and Muskie quietly builds a campaign. It notes Humphrey and Shriver tensions, Haynsworth club discrimination concerns, and stalled Paris talks with North Vietnam.
A humorous AP style column examines why many women and men dream of marrying a millionaire. It contrasts fantasy with reality, noting that real rich individuals are often middle aged, married, money-focused, and seldom spend freely. and that wealthy women marrying poor men risk tightened purse strings and control.
Grass Roots Opinion argues decades of US aid to South American nations has failed to win friendship. The writer says these countries will take money but resent meddling and that US prestige in the region is at an all time low.
In Corry the Good Samaritan Sunday School Class gathered at the Methodist Church with 25 members. Mrs. W. B. Stowe led devotions and President Mrs. Robert Marsh conducted a brief business session.
Mrs Frank Ames presents a circulating library to Emmanuel Episcopal Church for its church school teachers. The High School football team prepares for a game at Tidisnite as it opens the 1929 Orange and Black schedule after a tough Alumni clash without injuries.
Today in history notes key events on September 17: the 1787 Constitution completed in Philadelphia, Washington's farewell address in 1796, Antietam Civil War clash in 1862, Manuel Quezon elected Philippines president in 1935, Major Bowes Amateur Hour debut in 1936, and Czechoslovakia lifting a tourist ban after a Soviet invasion. The Corry Evening Journal dates and staff are listed.
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