Appointment of William Halfast to City Council Endorsed
Our board defends the reappointment of William Halfast to the City Council noting his four years leading the Safety Department. The Corry Fire Department and Stanford Hose Company are praised for readiness and unselfish service, with Halfast described as a veteran of alarms for 29 years and assistant chief for 12. The piece argues critics lack public service backing and predicts Halfast will be on the fire line during emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Halfast
Halfast
Corry Fire Department
Stanford Hose Company
Halfass
Corry
Wayne and
Concord
Christmas Decorating Trends and Safety Tips
A reader notes Christmas decorations spread from stores to homes, with many placing trees and manger scenes early. Advice emphasizes safe lighting practices, checking sockets, avoiding bare wires, and recognizing that some lights pose fire risks. Protect property by following simple safety steps.
Red-made bug traced by FBI in House hearing room
A miniature electronic bug dropped from a chair lining in a House hearing room has been traced by the FBI to the Soviet Union. The piece is among tiny lights tied to consumer safety scrutiny, with warnings to check Christmas decorations, keep lights away from children, and never leave decorations lit when away from home to prevent fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FBI
Soviet Union
Consumer Product Safety Commission
PBS SAM plan contrasts with cooperative program buying
The PBS Station Acquisition Marketing Plan SAM replaces the cooperative model with fixed per station fees for completed programs. SAM allows stations to view offerings via closed circuit and buy if they approve, while the cooperative lets stations pledge support or pay for a series with price shifts based on station uptake.
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New York
Public Broadcasting Service
Public TV
John Montgomery
P&s
Sam
PBS
Montgomery
Congress push to shield prowlers sparks gun rights clash
Paul Harvey notes lawmakers aim to make it federal law that shooting a prowler in the home could lead to murder charges. Senate and House bills threaten to override state laws, prompting editorials urging protection of homeowners rights. Also mentions Colorado Springs case seeking adult punishment for teen kidnappers and Hoover quote on punishment.
City council balks at bill after parking meters were damaged
Letter to the editor argues Porter Aver (Auer) should pay for two demolished meters, not the city. It contends a citizen would face full replacement costs, criticizes the council for accepting payment, and urges accountability and caution against similar acts.
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Porter Aver
Porter Auer
Porter Ayer
Catherine Wade Corry
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Great Britain
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Corry Evewing Journal
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George R. Sample
William S. Eaton
John McLaughlin
Associated Press
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Carl Albert
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U.S
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Center For Disease and Control
the Health, Education and Welfare Department
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David Sencer
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Theodore Cooper
HEW
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Lloyd Tepper
Food and Drug
Tepper
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Earl Warren Supreme Court
Paul Harvey
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Colorado Springs
J. Edgar Hoover
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