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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1976
Page
2
Taxpayer opposition to government spending rises as Sen Franklin L Kury introduces bills to lift the limit for non bid purchases from 1500 to 5000. Local officials could buy without bids if price stays under 5000, a move critics say reduces competition and harms taxpayers. Opposes by district senator R Budd Dwyer urged to defeat the change.
A John Cunnitt piece questions how well economists read economic conditions and forecast inflation. It notes White House surprise at recession and splits among forecasters, with Preston arguing inflation may be built in while others expect a drop. The public lacks a clear consensus and must decide amid uncertainty and policy risks.
Washington briefing notes show top Ford adviser predicts a Republican loss in 1976 driven by economy and inflation. Unnamed source cites 8 million unemployed, rising prices, and poor product quality as factors. Oil dependence and idle industrial capacity are noted as contributors to voter shift toward Democrats.
A political column warns GOP weaknesses may aid Democrats as farm costs squeeze farmers and inflation policies risk votes. It also probes the Welch CIA death, alleging lax protection and predictable residence patterns for station chiefs.
The article notes the station chief's residence faced Viet Cong threats and tampering incidents. It recalls a 1960s era defector Philip Agee exposing CIA operatives, prompting withdrawals and heightened security for agents and local contacts. It also mentions related dangers in Uruguay and Ecuador and discusses postal service health exams amid financial strain.
A composite column cites Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and medical figures arguing life after death is proven by cases of revival and transcendent experiences. It notes doctors’ and jurists’ struggles to define death, and includes quoted anecdotes from patients believed dead who regained life and peace. The piece also mocks New Year resolutions about football telecasts and commercials.
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt recalls Will resolve TV loudness disputes by storming sponsor offices. He muses on a 1976 situation comedy The Spinoff Family about a widower with three sons and a widow with three daughters. He also jests about a televised awards show and Olympic coverage amid political conventions and a bid to publish Millard Fillmore’s autobiography.
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