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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1977
Page
2
In our opinion Act 195 has worsened life for public employees who gain the right to strike and face budget squeezes. Governor Shapp has appointed task forces to propose reforms, including a mandatory timetable for negotiating to curb the ongoing budgetary cat and mouse game and bitterness.
Reform act 195 demands a period of binding arbitration to prevent strikes and require teachers to settle the year’s contract by June 30 rather than the start of the school year. It argues this would curb costly strikes and let school boards budget with solid figures, criticizing Act 195 as harming unions and government. The North Penn Reporter urges immediate reform.
The text urges renewed optimism and patriotic resolve for the 1976 bicentennial era. It champions PMA rallies and a bold, expansive vision, criticizing conservatism while praising courage, faith, and self-reliance. It stresses counting chickens as a metaphor for proactive national effort.
Sylvia Porter notes a new policy allowing virtually all banks to offer higher rates as of July 6. Banks may pay 7 percent annually on Keogh and IRA funds placed in three year or longer savings certificates.
banks and thrifts face a push for higher rates on long term savings certificates. IRA and Keogh accounts rise in appeal as penalties are waived to encourage retirement saving. Officials warn higher rates could drain housing credit and tilt bank thrift competition, while rules allow penalty-free withdrawals after 59 1/2 or on disability or death.
A United Nations team found thousands poisoned and at least 40 deaths in Central America from long term pesticide overuse. In El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, toxic chemicals contaminating cotton fields have harmed ecosystems and livelihoods, with 81.7 million worth of beef cattle tainted over 15 years. The study notes reduced human poisoning since 1972 and a 63 percent cut in pesticide use on test plots, while malaria rises as spraying lessens.
A concise guide lists key contact points for U S Senate leaders Richard Schweiker and H John Heinz Jr in Washington D C and Milton Shapp in Harrisburg Pennsylvanias governor plus R Budd Dwyer and lawmakers Marc L Marks Forest Hopkins in Washington and Harrisburg with a toll free line 1 800 932 0784 for the public.
A letter from Daniel and Alexander of Brown's Boot Shops praises Corry's downtown renewal and busy local retail scene. They note higher prices nationwide but defend local selection, urge feedback via suggestion boxes, and credit Rev. Patrick Maier and staff for Chamber progress and team effort to boost shopping in Corry.
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