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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1973
Page
2
A partial New York Times report records student quotes showing cynicism toward politics after Watergate. Many blame graft at high levels, while others prioritize academics and personal careers, fearing a drift from ideals as they reach voting age and potential leadership roles.
A New York AP dispatch reports rising food costs and a looming hot dog mustard shortage. Canadian and American traders blame Continental Grain for bid wars and black market tactics driving small suppliers out of business. The piece notes Russia wheat deal links and widespread supply disruption.
The piece links a so called mustard war in Winnipeg to a broader U S political graft tale. It centers on Thomas Kleppe and Maston O Neal with their relation to Jerry Bowden and Pan American Services. Investigators flag a noncompetitive 756202 SBA food services contract for Brooke Medical Center and Bowden stakes. The article notes May 25 1973 rule changes and Carl Albert’s Secret Service guarded leadership during Agnew’s resignation period.
Criminologists note December is the violent month with Christmas Eve in New York City doubling murder and manslaughter. Authorities attribute this to social pressure, covetousness, and alcohol. Experts cite guilt, holiday expectations, and drinking as triggers for violence and theft during the season.
In a Corry council session Solicitor Roger Brown cited two old paying bills the council wants the schools to cover. Also 35 Rogers Structural Steel Co employees will receive profit sharing bonuses, and the Corry Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting naming Hubert Vaughn president and Robert Ott Jr. vice president.
New York AP reports shortages of energy and basic goods boost demand for nuclear engineers and physicists. Executive search firm Executive Register notes salaries rising, with nuclear designers earning well above 50 000 and doctors and PhDs commanding 80 000 to 100 000 for top talent.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has held that a builder vendor impliedly warrants a home as reasonably workmanlike and fit for its purpose. If items are missing or work is poor, the buyer may refuse final payment and may hire another to complete the work, using held funds as payment.
The fragment records a small local item naming George R. Sa and a managing foreman role in a workplace or railroad setting. The readable portion hints at a brief notice in a newsroom style column, mentioning publication by a Mal l or Mall and a street or district reference.
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