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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1977
Page
2
The piece argues Americans bear responsibility for Jimmy Carter's pardon of Vietnam-era draft evaders, noting his campaign pledge to grant pardon on his first day. It questions presidential pardoning power, suggesting it may be irrevocable and advocating discussion on limiting presidential clemency.
The piece argues pardons, like the electoral college, burden democracy with paradox. It cites Nixon, Agnew, Mandel, and Watergate offenders as examples of controversial uses. It questions who in government will ensure principle rather than collusion guides pardons and notes no man in a democracy is above the law.
Washington reports oil firms scouring Alaska’s Arctic Wildlife Range for hidden oil beneath a dome like structure as environmental groups mobilize to block leasing. Interior Department stance delays action under new Secretary Cecil Andrus. Additional notes warn on nuclear material neptunium as security risk and Panama Canal Zone propaganda plans to sway residents ahead of a new treaty.
The article notes rising housing demand as incomes rise and mortgage rates fall. It cites a 40-45 percent price jump for single family homes over four years per House & Garden, with condos and co-ops varying by city and rents increasing by 100 to 200 dollars for new tenants.
Sylvia Porter notes condo co op and single family prices may rise faster than predicted. As values climb buyers seek to realize tax advantages and build equity. Financing is generally easier for condos though governance and bylaws require scrutiny.
Advice for buyers choosing between condos and co operatives. Explains ownership via shares in a corporation not the dwelling. Highlights financing limits, liability, board approvals, and the need for a structural lawyer and inspector. Emphasizes reviewing bills and contracts with a responsible attorney before signing.
Jim Bishop recalls a messy Christmas night with a toppled tree, dead decorations, and a scramble of relatives. Uncle Willy jokes about health scares, politics, and pricey taxes while a broader family saga unfolds including Jake’s mugging and Tessie’s tumors and thrown rug dog fiasco, ending with a quiet admission of a loss of control.
A reader laments the decline from a former Pennsylvania Department of Highways system to PennDOT Penn-Do-Nothing. He describes aging crews, inefficient patching with dump trucks, and snow fence delays, citing Route 89 and Erie County as examples of mismanagement and urging local township control.
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