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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1976
Page
2
The writer argues that consumer protection rises costs for buyers, with fees and measures borne by consumers rather than businesses or government. Examples include overbooked airlines, mandated notices, child safety caps, and expanding government protective roles, urging a cost benefit check before further protections are funded.
Sylvia Porter surveys the umbrella market from celebrity branding to practical flaws. She quotes Julius Schwartzenberg of the Umbrella Manufacturers and Suppliers Association on the season’s peak and the need for strong rib steel. The piece contrasts inexpensive street vendors with durable, properly designed umbrellas and cautions buyers to beware weak frames and tensile strength over weight.
The article catalogs umbrella options from Taiwan imports to American made wind resistant and self opening models. It advises on features to check like fabric tension, seam matching, durability, and emphasizes buying from reputable stores while noting warranties and care tips.
Jim Bishop narrates Alonzo Tier a 1885 Jersey City cop famed for charm and temper. His Dutch family roots, clashes with neighbors, and quirky deeds anchor a life of faith, bicycles of rage, bewitching smiles, and a final quiet retirement after decades patrolling Grove street. The tale ends with a son’s wedding memory and Tier’s reflection on political figure Frank Hague.
An analysis of the 1976 Sunset Law discusses its push to sunset 32 boards in six years, its appeal to reformers and conservatives, and how it targets professions like doctors and pharmacists. It critiques legislative oversight failures, notes the influence of special interests, and questions whether regulation truly serves the public.
The FTC staff accused Amoco Exxon Sohio and Standard Oil of California of colluding through Atlas Supply Co to restrict distribution and keep prices high for tires and batteries. The commission chose a Part 11 settlement and then dropped the case, prompting staff anger and calls for a formal court action to break up Atlas. Army documents meanwhile show a push to seize Nisqually lands linked to Chief Leschi and the 1850 uprising.
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