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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1977
Page
2
A state commission seeks to draft law, challenging legislative and executive powers. The Human Relations Commission cites a 1976 anti discrimination statute to extend protections to alcoholics and drug addicts amid debates on intent and limits of legislative authority.
Public hearings will be held on a proposed commission plan that Rep. Ivan Itkin says oversteps the law. He argues the sponsor’s intent did not include alcoholics and drug addicts and accuses the commission of exceeding its authority. Decidedly.
A memoir style reminiscence recalls the brutal coal furnace era with its smoky cellar battles. The narrator contrasts past winters with today’s heat costs while detailing coal delivery, shoveling, ashes, and the ritual of keeping a fire alive. Also notes local political figures listed as part of an unrelated section.
Sylvia Porter notes rising consumer willingness to pay extra for built in maid service and especially for packaged diet foods. She cites a near 300 million yearly spend on diet products, with examples like diet canned plums at 85 cents a pound versus fresh at market, diet beans and other items priced higher than their regular or frozen counterparts.
The article contrasts buying diet foods with making budget friendly, low calorie options at home. It notes unflavored gelatin offers large savings over flavored varieties and highlights dry non fat milk as a cost cutter. It discusses a forthcoming USDA nutrition information campaign and available guidance publications.
Jim Bishop profiles Hyman Rickover, the Jewish submarine pioneer who reshaped the U S Navy. From Annapolis cadet to admiral, his relentless quest for perfection led to the Nautilus and Polaris programs, earning praise from presidents and searing scrutiny alike.
A 1975 UDB attempt to trade information with the FBI surfaced as Yugoslavia detained American businessman Laszlo Toth. Toth, born in Yugoslavia, faced a seven year sentence after refusing to spy for Belgrade. Ambassador Silberman pressed for Toth’s release, hinting at a quid pro quo with FBI access, while Tito’s regime weighed pressure linked to trade talks.
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