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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1976
Page
2
Editorial argues the empty Pennsylvania governor's mansion wastes over 250000 dollars yearly on tours receptions and cabinet gatherings while the Shapps relocated after 1972 floods. It suggests selling the mansion or moving activities to suburbs, noting future governors may opt for suburban living and the facility may be unnecessary for state needs.
A national debate on language purity and literacy shows one in five adults lack Know-how to write letters or read ads. Education leaders urge clear usage and higher standards as schools face writing proficiency declines among graduates and freshmen. Noted thinkers call for defending language as a civic duty and cultural strength.
Washington selects Ellen Harness of Litchfield Conn as author of Freedom's Way U S A a national Bicentennial slogan. The contest drew over a million entries with 56 Slogans U S A incorporated and prizes funded by sponsors and the Advertising Council results announced after ballot vote.
The piece argues for dairy policy overhaul amid powerful co-ops and political dynamics. It notes three ongoing USDA studies on pricing and co-ops, potential abolition of standby pools, and creation of a Milk Price Review Board with consumer input, while warning substantial farmer investments complicate reform prospects.
The winning slogan chosen amid a contest by Slogans U S A was announced with Mrs Harness as the author. Her husband Burt serves in the local volunteer fire department and she spoke of freedoms driving the Revolution and today. Other finalists and the contest process are noted, along with later discussion on wildlife, consumer issues, and media author Bob Shanks.
Jay Sharbutt reports playwright Shanks, former Merv Griffin producer and Tonight show hire, explains how teaching at the New School inspired a forthcoming TV book. Due in April, the work targets college students studying broadcasting and offers an insider view. He notes ABC colleagues were gracious about his project.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions advertising rates and applications, with unclear dates and names. The readable elements reference weekly rates and bay week terms, but specifics are not clear. The item appears to be an advertising or publication notice with missing context.
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection runs in six cities. If you have a complaint about shoddy goods or business practices, you can phone or write the bureau. Nearest office is Erie at 919 State Street, Room 203, phone 4567104.
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