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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1976
Page
2
The Pennsylvania Senate appropriations committee passes a welfare reform bill despite last minute amendments from welfare rights activists. The measure faces floor battles in both chambers with extensive amendments expected as supporters strive to turn rhetoric into reality and hold firm on core provisions.
A Corry Daily editorial argues Americans fear risk more than progress citing Westinghouse nuclear plans for Egypt, U S paralysis over nuclear plants, ozone noise concerns, SSTs, skateboards, and dangerous meds. It contrasts fear with Howard Hughes fate, urging rational balance to keep the nation moving forward.
The article notes rapid growth in microwave oven adoption with Litton predicting 40 million units in use by 1985. It cites energy saving claims and a $26 annual saving per family of four, alongside industry and government studies on energy measurement. It also discusses nepotism in Congress and payroll practices involving relatives.
A historical assessment reports that microwaves save energy with small portions but use more energy with larger, diverse dishes. Industry experts cite no documented injuries since 1950, while public concern centers on radiation. PG&E notes faster costs for potatoes in microwave versus beans on a gas range.
A Jack Anderson report details multiple instances of lawmakers arranging or indirectly securing jobs for relatives and close associates across Congress. Names include Met Price Raymond, John Dent, RichardChord, Rowert Glalmo, Bill Clay, Louis Stoles, Charles Wilson, Joe Skubitz, Don Young, William Broomfield, Spark Matsunaga, Andrew Matsunaga, Tom Kindness, Tenneson Guyer, and Richard VanderVeen, highlighting the ongoing ethics concerns over hiring practices and family influence on a public works subcommittee and related committees.
A reader urges funding to shelter dogs until homes or humane euthanasia via vets, proposing mayoral oversight and local store donations. The letter also thanks Wayne Township contributors to a Bicentennial project and notes ongoing efforts to catalog township residents for a local history book.
Area readers unhappy with PennDOT seek action and plan to contact legislators. The list includes officials in Harrisburg Meadville Muncy and Erie with phone numbers and addresses for routing complaints. Names such as Le R Bude Dwyer Farrivourg Center Street East and West Main Street figures appear amid garbled entries and multiple Harrisburg contacts.
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