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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1971
Page
2
New York plans require about 50,000 employable welfare recipients to work for the city to receive public assistance. They would fill unskilled jobs in hospitals, schools, and parks, with up to 10,000 placed with private employers. The policy aims to reduce municipal costs amid growing taxes and is welcomed as a shared burden.
A report describes how cars can trap occupants after crashes as doors jam underwater, sometimes due to factors unrelated to water overpressure. Divers warn overpressure can push car roofs down, hindering escape and breathing, making post crash exits perilous.
Summaries of Pennsylvania law on statutes of limitations for workers compensation claims and time limits for occupational disease. It also covers employer rights to dock pay for tardiness in absence of union or written contracts, with commentary by Attorney General John Mitchell and notes on public concerns about unemployment, bus safety, and water pollution.
Paul Harvey argues the Nixon administration faces a clash between funding social and environmental programs and winding down Indochina war. He notes advisers fear inflation threatens the dollar, while returning GIs need work. He urges gradual peace as public patience wears thin.
A reflection on youth unemployment and the value of community youth programs. The author notes GECAC's successful Erie area model, cites Corry’s 1968 program absence, and urges local action to file forms and complete paperwork to restart a Corry program next year for summer jobs and youth engagement.
A brief opinion piece from New Roads in Pointe Coupee reflects local sentiment about civic involvement. The article highlights bold participation in public life and courage in pursuing community goals despite risks.
New York AP report notes 3.5 million recreational vehicles on U S roads with forecasts of 7.5 million in use and $2 billion in annual sales by 1980. RVI surveys show half first-time owners, 20 percent under one year ownership. 1960s surge from 15,000 in 1956. Rental firms grow, motel chains add trailer parks, with prices from 50 to 350 dollars weekly. Travel trailers range up to 35 feet and beyond, many self contained, some costing up to 18 000, while motor homes lead the high end at over 40 000.
The Corry Journal welcomes letters from readers on a single subject. Brief legible submissions must include the author’s signature and address for publication. The paper may condense letters as needed and assumes no responsibility for the statements contained.
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