Food stamps spark debate among Penn State students
In State College, Penn State students like Donna face scrutiny as 359 students use food stamp aid. The program assists middle class students with low incomes, yet local officials note stigma and a rising backlog of applicants. Caseworkers report fraud is rare, but returning students flood applications as the Fall term begins.
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Donna
State College
Mr. Green
Mr. Jones
Port Matilda
Penn State
Richie
Jack
Tony
Vietnam
Linda
Sally
Helene
Carol
Reader's Digest
Trevor Armbrister
Uncle Fred
Centre County Board of Assistance
John Coldron
Centre County
People’s National Bank
South Allen Street
Mid- State Bank and Trust Companys
University Plaza
Hamilton Avenue
Board of Assistance
Congress
Federal pay and pensions fuel inflation concerns
A Christian Science Monitor opinion argues that rising federal pay and pensions worsen inflation and national debt. It urges curbing benefits, adjusting cost of living adjustments, revising comparability with private pay, and moderating automatic raises. The piece notes military pay growth and pension costs from 1.3 to 5.8 billion, with projections of continued increases. It also mentions a city councilman appointment controversy, inviting further letters to a December 15 council meeting.
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New York
Congress
Ford
Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The
Christian Science Monitor
Letters to the Editor on Bicentennial Education Shortfall
Alice M. Evans, Regent of the Brokenstraw Valley Chapter DAR, laments Corry public schools not sending an essay to the American History Essay Contest. She urges printing the letter or editorial commentary, warning about the nation’s understanding of the Declaration and its Signers and calling for action in schools.
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Corry
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
United States
Alice M. Evans
Id.k
Brokenstraw Valley
Dar
The Quiet Tax and Inflation Woes From Paul Harvey
A dated broadcast-like letter argues that inflation and progressive taxation trap workers in higher tax brackets. It warns of rising living costs, capital gains taxes on homes and stocks, and a hidden fiscal dividend funded by taxpayers, urging awareness of government spending and policy.
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Louisiana
Russell Long
Senate Finance
Corry Evening Journal Publisher and staff notes
The Corry Evening Journal announces staff roles and policy details including publisher George J. Semple managing editor William Eaton and foreman John McLaughlin. It lists AP content use and advertising terms, pricing and delivery details, and subscription rates.
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Conny Evening Journal
South Street
Corry
George J. Semple
William §. Eaton
Ballor
John McLaUchlin
Prexarcom
Associated Press
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Janice
Selinger
Coldron
William Halfast
Council
Paul Harvey
Jude Wanniski
Federal Treasury
Federal Reserve
Big Labor
George Meany
Britain
Websimer Communications Tran Ifsee
United States Senate
Richard S. Schwelker
R-Pa
Senate
Washington, D.C
Hugh Scott
Joseph P. Vigorito
Cannon House
Milton Shapp
Harrisburg
Assembly
R. Budd Dwyer
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