Sylvia Porter notes rising car operating costs in 1977 model
Sylvia Porter explains that typical 1977 intermediate cars cost over 40 cents per mile, about $3,000 annually, up from 1976 and 1972 levels. Hertz Leasing cites durability as a factor to keep cars longer, while maintenance remains a smaller share of growing total costs despite higher absolute figures. Inflation-adjusted upkeep is about 25 percent lower than in 1950.
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J. E. Menendez
Hertz Corp
How to cut your car costs years ago and beyond
A historical guide notes that many auto improvements over the past decade reduce upkeep. It cites rust proofing, longer lasting tires, electronic ignitions, disk brakes, and better cooling as lowering servicing costs, with advice to stay within 55 mph and hold cars longer to cut depreciation. It estimates first year upkeep at 1.6 cents per mile, rising costs over three to ten years, and suggests six cylinder options and subcompacts for savings, warning high mileage drivers about long-lived mini-cars.
Tax relief hopes fade in Corry school district debate
In a lengthy opinion, locals contrast the city’s one mill tax cut funded by surplus and federal funds with the Corry Area School District’s year end balances. Residents urge the school board to mimic city savings by delivering tax relief rather than letting surplus roll forward.
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Council
Corry Area
Sugarman aims Billboard Music Awards as data driven show
Burt Sugarman, executive producer, prepares NBCs Billboard Number Music Awards set for December 11. The program, hosted by the Bee Gees and Kris Kristofferson, bases honors on Billboard chart performance and radio play, unlike other popularity polls. Sugarman, 38, notes Billboard charts are the industry standard and underpin his show as a distinct, sales driven event. He also hosts Midnight Special on NBC, a late hour music program since 1969, with Tonight show timing.
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Los Angeles
Burt Sugarman
NBC
Bee Gees
Kris Kristofferson
Billboard
Newcastle
Sugarman
Hollywood
Ramada Inn
Tvs Musicales
Jose Feliciano
Unclear PennDOT contact list sparks area reader action
Residents unhappy with PennDOT access urge contacting legislators and PennDOT officials by phone or mail. The fragmentary list shows names, addresses, and phone numbers in Harrisburg and surrounding areas, but several entries are garbled. The notice implies civic action but remains incomplete.
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Penndot
Corry Evening Journal Weekend Publication Note
Fragmented OCR reads show the Corry Evening Journal Saturday edition with byline fragments and dates scattered. The text mentions staff names and section headings but lacks coherent article content for a full summary.
Lincoln's Last Friend Seale Aids Pres in Ford's Theater Night
The article recalls Captain Charles A. Seale assistant surgeon at the U S Army General Hospital who attended President Lincoln after he was shot at Ford's Theatre on April 14 1865. Seale kept vigil beside Lincoln at Petersen House guiding care until the president's death, insisting on preserving dignity and offering a final touch of friendship.
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Seale
Charles A. Seale
U.s.army General Hospital
Abraham Lincoln
Ford
Lincoln
White House
Petersen House
Joseph K. Barnes
Edwin Stanton
Leale
United States
Lony
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Probers Warn of Justice Dept Witch Hunts and Abuse
Washington column details a secret House inquiry into Guy Goodwin a Justice Department prosecutor known for aggressive tactics. Former officers claim overzealous prosecutors harass suspects and press for convictions while rights of the innocent erode.
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Washington
Secret House
Guy Goodwin
Justice Department
Seymour Glanzer
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