Amtrak Faces First-Year Losses and Recovery Hope
In our view Amtrak has not been a success in its first year of operation. The deficit stands at 111 million dollars, though after federal payments the loss is about 43 million dollars less than expected. The NY to Washington corridor remains the sole consistently profitable route due to density and travel distance. Congress should sustain generous support to give Amtrak a real chance to improve nationwide rail passenger service.
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Washington Run
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Foot in mouth disease sparks cautionary chatter
A New York AP column mocks social missteps and offhand remarks that trigger kneejerk reactions. It lists phrases to avoid and highlights how casual comments can offend or backfire, urging restraint and thoughtful speech.
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New York
Women’s Liberation Movement
Double Standard in Military Shoplifting Cases Exposed
Washington report finds high ranking officers rarely face charges for shoplifting at PX stores while enlisted personnel are formally charged. Case examples include Col. Robert P. Gould and other brass shielded from consequences, with some exonerated or discreetly dismissed by superiors.
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Robert P. Gould
Partridge Family Sound Magazine
Andrews Air Force Base
If I Were President of the Chamber of Commerce
A satirical list outlines drastic reforms the author claims to pursue as a hypothetical president. Proposals include abolishing municipal police, creating state departments, a top secret papers review, retiring unqualified officials, tightening media access, court reforms, and sweeping economic and tax changes aimed at restructuring government and industry.
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Boards
Education
Air raid sirens test set for Corry next Tuesday
In Corry 20 years ago, civil defense officials announced a first postwar siren test for next Tuesday afternoon. Alfred Olds purchased Rowe Flower Shop, a long-time Corry business. A birthday party honored Nancy Buesink with cake and treats. A plane from Aero Supply visited with George Brew of Williamsport, en route to Butler. Dairymen’s milk price set at 82 cents per hundred for July.
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Alfred Olds
Union City
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Laurence
Titusville
Corry Country Club
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Aero Supply Corporation
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Aero Supply
Butler
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Dairymen’s League Cooperative Association
League
Value Gap sermons spark stock market debate in New York
New York analysts debate a value gap where growth stocks appear overpriced while blue chips are undervalued. John Wright of Bridgeport argues major growth stocks drive most market gains and warns of a January quake that could reshape the market topography. He notes 30 growth stocks propelled the S&P 500 rise, while the rest of the market lagged.
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