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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1975
Page
4
A bill by Rep. Robert O Donnell of Philadelphia proposes a state owned bank to handle deposits of the Commonwealth and its agencies. He argues private banks have failed to meet public needs and urges public ownership as a solution.
A discussion questions whether the state should run banking services to meet citizens' needs, arguing government involvement in business sets a risky precedent. Washington coverage notes Postal Service woes, citing an $870,000 contract to a friend of Postmaster General Ted Klassen and alleged bid manipulation.
Internal Postal Service reports criticized Squat Corporation for lacking technical capability and finances to produce 500000 plastic Letter Mail Tray Covers. Despite warnings, officials approved the deal, later forcing an $248k reduction after seeking an $84,959 hike. The venture yielded unused molds and raised questions about minority-business treatment and management by senior officials.
In Corry the focus shifts from defensive driving to road hazards. local editors condemn PennDOT and state officials for failing to fix potholes resurfaced highways and dangerous berms. readers hear of fatal incidents and calls for concrete action while laments of dancing and personal anecdotes border the page.
A fragmented listing shows Capitol Building Harrisburg contacts and officials. Entries include Sen Budd Owyar and Rep. Jacob G. Kassab with multiple phone numbers, addresses in Harrisburg and Franklin, plus regional highway staff Vincent Kennerkecht in Erie County and a district engineer in NM Liberty.
AP profile recalls Frank Gifford at ABC Sports. A USC great and Giants star, he pursued acting before switching to sportscasting in 1957. He explains gradual entry via radio and local TV, facing envy from ex athletes and praising steady, low key humor in the booth.
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