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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1976
Page
2
The article asserts Governor Shapp, seen as a contender in the Democratic presidential sweepstakes, claims to focus on jobs by appointing a $30,000 agriculture secretary aide. The move drew Senate approval issues and resistance to keeping the appointee.
The governor promotes thrift to reassure Pennsylvanians, arguing subtle savings could avert a rumored 35 billion dollar state budget. Officials claim small cuts and efficiency measures add up, showing fiscal discipline without sacrificing essential services.
Market analysis links falling interest rates to stock gains, noting fuel may be running low as rates stabilize at 6.5 percent and short term yields firm. Analysts cite improved corporate profits and liquidity as reasons for higher prices, but warn inflation and unemployment persist. A broader economic base is needed for a sustainable second stage.
At issue is a 1973 cable from former CIA chief Richard Helms. He discussed suppressing Iran’s anti Shah press in the United States and sought passport details on Afshar, publisher of the Iran Free Press, with State Department officials reportedly exploring ways to shut the paper down while U.S. constitutional protections applied.
The article outlines U.S. legal doubts over closing Iran Free Press and Helms efforts to keep it from Iran. It notes Afshar mailings, Helms refusal to accept the papers, and Justice Department concerns about a weak case, plus references to a 1971 break-in and Senate testimony about CIA covert actions in Chile. The piece also mentions a slogan contest for the Bicentennial with six finalists and voting instructions.
The piece argues government cost inefficiency using GAO and Columbia studies on garbage collection and Social Security processing, claiming private firms beat government in efficiency and cost. It links patronage to higher taxes and notes Pennsylvania budget shifts under Governor Shapp, framing a broader decline in state priorities.
State leaders face belt tightening with cuts totaling hundreds of millions in welfare and education. Governor Carey warns that days of excess are over while California’s Brown and Massachusetts’ Dukakis push lean budgets. A national survey cautions a bleak fiscal year as governors seek tax increases or deeper cuts, with the vulnerable bearing the burden.
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