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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1976
Page
2
The text discusses how Pennsylvanians bear various local and state taxes to fund governments and schools. It notes many levies are nuisance taxes but ultimately benefit property owners by supporting municipal and school district revenue, including income tax, state aid, and occupational privilege taxes that influence real estate tax payments.
The article notes state and local taxes in Pennsylvania keep overall tax load low, with property taxes rising about 105 percent nationally over the past decade. It claims Pennsylvanians pay lower real estate taxes due to combined income and nuisance taxes, contrasting with 33 states where higher real estate taxation occurs.
William Ecenbarger contrasts seven year old Jimmy Gundaker with turnpike chief Gene Cerilli to show how government funding and political influence shape public trust. A Disney trip for Jimmy followed by a public grant cut, versus Cerilli’s $30,000 dinner fundraiser attended by top officials, raises questions about accountability and motive.
Sylvia Porter outlines toy safety and age appropriate play for babies to six year olds. For under three, soft washable toys without sharp edges. for ages one to three, ride-ons, large inflatables, blocks, clay, and musical toys. ages three to six favor costumes, role playing gear, dolls, puppets, and toy stores or kitchen kits.
Advice on selecting age appropriate toys for 9 to 10 year olds and older, emphasizing activities, sports, and hobbies. Highlights safety guidelines from the Toy Manufacturers of America and the American Toy Institute, urging checks for non toxic, flame retardant, washable and safe construction. Includes guidance on avoiding sharp edges small parts and loud noises and recommends consulting multiple booklets for ongoing guidance.
President Ford stands tall in defeat as Carter extends rare cordial cooperation in a peaceful turnover. Vermont Royster notes unprecedented civility in the Ford Carter transition, contrasting past inaugurations. The piece cites Nixon stockpile sales and a bipartisan effort to review that policy, highlighting the era’s unique transfer dynamics.
The article outlines a GSA sale of 003,526 tons of chrome ore to Metallurg Inc at an average of 47 a ton, well below the market price, creating a $20 million gap and reducing U.S. chrome requirements from 2.9 million tons to 440,000 before a later lift to 2.5 million. Metallurg, a New York based consortium, shipped most chrome to Scandinavian processing plants, with finished chrome sold back to U.S. firms at profit. GSA defends the sale as cost driven by Nye stockpile remoteness and transport costs, noting Metallurg’s bid was the best among offers. Spotlight on broader themes of policy, overseas dynamics, and potential campaign links.
A notice lists six offices of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection offering help with complaints about shoddy goods or business practices. It provides Erie address and phone, plus scattered journalistic and publishing line fragments from Corry and other entries, reflecting a damaged page.
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