BACKFIRE LETTERS QUESTION CORRY FIRE PROTECTION
The columnist cites Corry Area School District finances and argues tearing down buildings or using trailers is unnecessary. Dorothy Lindsey objects, noting nearby towns have fire departments and urging remodeling instead of demolition to avoid increased regional fire calls. Treasury official says lower U.S. interest rates slowed foreign investment and boosted lending abroad, weakening the dollar's value on world markets.
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Corry
Spartansburg
Columbus
Spring Creek
Elgin
Dorothy A. Lindsey
Washington
Treasury Dept
United States
U.S
Treasury
Jack Bennett
Peace Corps Has Too Many Applicants in Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia, Peace Corps officials report a surge of inquiries due to poor economic news. With jobs scarce for graduates, the agency is selective, turning away many applicants while seeking lawyers, architects, tradesmen, nurses, teachers, medical techs, and vocational education specialists.
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Peace Corps
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Charles DeJulius
DeJulius
Senate approves study group for PIDA investigation
The Senate in Harrisburg approved a select committee to probe the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority. A May 31 deadline amendment for part of the inquiry was defeated 27-19, with Sen. W. Thomas Andrews urging quicker completion over a New Castle connection involving Silver Maple Foods and a PIDA loan.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
W. Thomas Andrews
R Lawrence
New Castle Industrial Development Corp
PIDA
New Castle Industrial Corp
Silver Maple Foods Inc
Utah House Rejects ERA Amid Church Influence Debate
Utah House votes 54 to 21 against a resolution to join 34 of 38 states ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. It marks a second defeat after a 52 to 19 loss in 1973. Lawmakers debated LDS Church influence on the Mormon majority during the session.
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Salt Lake City
House of Representatives
Utah
House
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Marine offer promises first place setting free
An advertisement notes a Marine offer granting the first place setting at no cost with a qualifying deposit. The line lists prices such as 79.95 and 139.95 for related items and promotions, though the precise context is fragmented. The snippet implies a sales promotion aiming to attract buyers with a free item.
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Marine
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