Congress Girding For Stronger Ethical Codes in 1977
In a push to overhaul ethics rules, Congress advances new standards for House and Senate conduct. Key figures include Rep. Richardson Preyer and Sen. Edward Brooke, with oversight ideas from Common Cause and the Obey Commission. Proposals cover enforcement, public disclosures, outside income limits, and travel restrictions. The effort aims to create durable, cross-branch ethics guidelines.
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U.S. Senate
Vermont
George Aiken
Congress
House
Florida
Senate
Gaylor Nelson
D-Wis
Congressional
Executive Branch
Judiciary
Robert Sikes
House Ethics Committee
Thomas Dodd
Connecticut
Common Cause
Fred Wertheimer
Sikes
Senate Ethics Committee
Edward Brooke
R-Mass
Dick Clark
House Committee
Brooke-Clark
Edward Gurney
Wayne Hays
Ohio
Obey Commission
Hays
House Commission On Administrative Review
David R. Obey
Wis
Commission
Lee Hamilton
D-Ind
Jim Wright
Thomas
Tip) O'Neill
Toto
Wertheimer
Fire departments rally to protect Corry water supply
In Corry a coordinated effort by the Corry fire department and volunteer reinforcements from Columbus Clymer and Elgin Beaverdam safeguarded the city during a water crisis. Firefighters mapped a plan, deployed pumps and water, and stayed in shifts to prevent a outage, earning praise as neighborly heroes.
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Columbus
Clymer
Elgin-Beaverdam
Corry
The TV game stars and the lure of prize money
Los Angeles resident Miss Peters, a young actress with six years in game shows, reflects on the rising stakes and backstage realities of daytime television contests. She recalls winning 2800 on Password after trying out for The Dating Game and notes how networks stage illusions, enforce rules, and scrutinize contestants before air.
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Los Angeles
Jani. Peters
Miss Peters
Peters
Misa Peters
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
United States
New York City
Miss. Peters
Chicago
Unemployed Burdens and Harrisburg Bureaucracy Debate
A reader laments high utility rates and lawmakers delays while arguing workers face unfair unemployment benefits rules. The letter criticizes Pennsylvania and Harrisburg for inefficiency, cites firsthand cases of delayed licenses and auto registrations, and urges reform of the state bureaucracy.
Silly Symphonies Snow Jokes Run Through City
A playful quip about keeping snow to fill potholes surfaces in a local humor item. The remark treats winter's snow as a remedy for road damage and municipal quirks, reflecting lighthearted city banter.
Consumer Protection Office Contact Details Given
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection provides a mailing address at 217 State Street Room 10J, Harrisburg and a phone line 454-7784 area code 717 for complaints about shoddy goods or unfair business practices. The notice instructs residents to file concerns with the bureau.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
William Ecenbarger
Commission of Professional and Occupational Affairs
Forrie Hopkins
Assembly
PAC
Pennsylvania Bureau of Sumer Protection
Gitles
Bureau
Mesa
Humber
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Corry Journal
Richardson Preyer
Preyer
Hugh Scot
Penn
Gulf Ol Co
Gulf
ABC
CBS
Screen Actors Guild
OUF
Migash
Anne Chillock
Snyder Circle
George Cooklis
Office of Employment Security
Army Finance Office
Ha Conny Mvering Journal
Fitba Daly
Bunny Your South
Cote
Samia
Pubtabat Winey 3
Jane McLaughlin
Procter Foreman
Pepsico
Npiay Ladveeriiing Andiy Ubliceften Tat. Om, Pe
BethUse
Erie County Commissioners Office
Joner
America
William M. Remington
East South Street
P.S
Thera Vep
Siena
S. Butler
Ecenbarger
Penndot
Janath
WATS
Washington
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