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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1968
Page
2
A historical opinion piece critiques the electoral college, noting its flaws and past paradoxes such as presidents winning without the popular vote. It highlights issues like electors ignoring mandates, one state one vote, cross party office, and gaps in succession rules. It urges reform and cites both candidates calling for change.
Difficult as it may be for man to put up with government of any kind history shows he can't get along without some form of it even in the most primitive society. He is a product of group living under all its legitimate restraints which are invoked to preserve its common good.
A caustic meditation by Paul Harvey riffs on animals learning to solicit handouts from visitors at Yellowstone and elsewhere. He warns that humans spoil pets and wildlife by feeding them. The piece mocks excessive generosity and laments dwindling patience.
New York report notes tax reform will dominate 1969 politics across parties. Johnson must propose plan addressing income burden on the poor versus high earners, with talk of a negative income tax and tax sharing to states. Also debated: grant strings versus autonomous local funding and expanding tax sources beyond income.
Drew Pearson reports from Paris on France’s return to a warmer public with America, hotels full and Air France busy as De Gaulle’s ultimatum spurs NATO and U.S. troop pullout fears. The piece notes Eunice Kennedy Shriver guiding her children amid embassy life, Paris university unrest, and global youth restlessness influencing politics and careers.
On this date in history several events are noted including political debates from 1960 and a 1815 alliance among major powers. The entry mentions British troops in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and reference to U S Trade Commission activity a year ago with remarks by Senator Clifford Case criticizing the Vietnam War conduct.
In Harrisburg Governor Shafer vetoed a $13,500 appropriation for Beacon Lodge Camp for the Blind near Lewis Town, triggering anger among Lions Club members including Rep Louis Sherman. Supporters say the camp aids about 500 blind people annually and deserves funding, while backers plan to seek budget inclusion in a future bill.
New York AP columnist Hal Boyle collects biting remarks aimed at a political candidate. The quotes reveal political fatigue, donor gripes, and voters skeptical of charm and money, from jokes about bad teeth to bad timing at press conferences and concerns about loyalty and support.
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