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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1977
Page
2
An opinion letter argues food stamps cover foods including candy cookies and sodas but exclude toothpaste and soap. It questions policy fit with preventive dentistry and health goals, noting grocers redeem stamps for federal dollars and suggesting broader allowances.
The speaker argues malpractice suits push doctors to overtest and overtreat. He cites higher insurance premiums, fear of lawsuits, and an impersonal doctor patient dynamic driving up costs. He notes increased x rays, tests, and consults, with families paying over 400 dollars annually and 1.24 dollars extra per visit.
A decade old Riot Commission finding linked hard core consumer fraud to city riots. FCC says progress exists but the disadvantaged suffer most and often don’t report fraud. Scams include defective furniture sales, defective carpeting with seller controlled tests, aggressive collection tactics, and pyramid schemes.
A section urges stronger federal action on hard core fraud including pyramid schemes and mail fraud. It cites FTC roles, proposed reforms, and calls for nationwide consumer fraud units, tougher fines, injunctions, and broader jurisdiction beyond the mails. The Nixon Watergate probe is summarized, detailing political patronage, special referral units, and Civil Service Commission complicity in the merit system.
A congressional subcommittee report accuses White House and Civil Service Commission officials of expediting patronage favored hires through a pink-tag system. It cites requests to hire relatives and allies, including claims tied to former Attorney General Mitchell and prominent figures like Shultz, Schweiker, and Scott, plus GSA practices amid a hiring freeze.
A letter from Kim Berrett of Pittsburgh praises Corry Pa for its community and culture highlighting accessible arts, skating, bowling and tennis. The writer contrasts Corry’s familiarity with Pittsburgh’s anonymity and urges local pride. The piece ends with thanks to teachers and a separate note on patronage in federal offices, quoting officials on handling job referrals and political coordination.
Impressionist Rich Little stars in his first dramatic role on CBS’s Hawaii Five-O playing a self-appointed avenger who targets drug pushers behind a girl's overdose. He channels James Cagney in a White Heat style turn, mixes impersonations with acting, and explains why he chose to pursue drama alongside comedy.
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