Paving Debate Sparks City Streets Critique in Corry
Residents question subpar Worth and Spring street paving from last fall. Councilman Grice defends temporary fixes for a traffic hazard while calling for a contractor meeting. The letter targets contractor conduct, specs, and possible corruption, urging a full investigation.
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Robert Grice
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Banking lobby drafts secret Senate subcommittee agenda
Investigative note reveals the American Bankers Association prepared and typed the agenda used to gut consumer protections in a Senate Banking subcommittee. James Cash, a top lobbyist, and ally Senator Bill Brock steered the meeting, knocking out protections for housewives and backdating charges, with 15 of 20 amendments passing. Associate Les Whitten confirmed Cash’s involvement by presenting office samples.
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Senate Banking Committee
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Bill Brock
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Brock
Subcommittee
William Proxmire
Dwis
Wallace Bennett
Utah
John Tower
R-Tex
Alan Cranston
D.callf
Bob Packwood
John Sparkman
D-Alla
Les Whitten
Cash
Banking
Firemen’s relief benefits depend on duties and statute
The law provides firemen pensions and relief, but eligibility for a specific fireman’s family hinges on facts of the case and the death occurring in the performance of duties. The legislature authorized relief systems, yet each claim must meet statute requirements.
Joy Killers by Paul Harvey on outdoor vehicle restrictions
Paul Harvey recalls a day with Harmon Killebrew in Idaho and warns that growing rules on open-air vehicles dune buggies snowmobiles and bikes threaten confiscation. He notes parks misuse chase after wildlife and rising sales of pleasure vehicles while industries push safety research and calls for tighter but safer laws.
Pocketbook concerns loom over economy and policy
New York analysis argues unemployment and inflation linger due to deep rooted spending habits, rising aspirations, and training gaps. Deficit spending, pollution costs, and consumer demands drive prices higher, while future job creation relies on improved training and efficiency. Wildly varied factors including international trade and new vehicle use shape the outlook.
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New York
Grass roots opinion on banning chemicals sparks debate
In Sullivan Illinois the Progress argues that while saving the world from chemical poisoning is noble the proposal to ban everything would cause starvation. The piece criticizes environmentalists for lacking common sense in their plans and calls for balanced action.
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Sullivan
Ill
Corry Chest Distributes Funds to Local Agencies
The Corry Community Chest will issue three checks totaling 2750 this week to local and area charities. Erie County Cancer Society receives 1500, Mead Park Association 1000, and Erle Crippled Children's Society 250.
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Corry
How To Contact Your Legislators Snapshot of Pa political offices
A list of contact addresses for Pennsylvania and U.S. lawmakers includes Senator Richard Schweiker in Washington D C Senator Hugh Scott in the Senate Building Pa Governor Milton Shapp in Harrisburg Senator R Budd Dwyer in Harrisburg and U S Representative Joseph Vigorito in Washington D C with Forest Hopkins in Harrisburg Also shown are office locations for the state assembly and related legislators.
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United States Senate
Richard S. Schweiker
Senate
Washington, D.C
Hugh Scott
R.pa
Pennsylvania
Milton Shapp
Harrisburg
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