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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1974
Page
2
After a century of backroom deals, the Senate passes a measure to abolish interim appointments to state boards. The bill, sponsored by Senator Franklin L. Kury, awaits House approval with broad support and aims to end opaque political maneuvering.
Secret White House memos reveal Postmaster General Ted Klassen froze postal hiring to avoid a stamp increase during the 1972 campaign. The strategy slowed mail, hurt deliveries, and later drew Senate scrutiny, with officials denying political aims while internal documents tie actions to Nixon aides.
New York AP reports the commercial health insurance industry fears expropriation as 16 health bills circulate in Congress. The Kennedy-Griffiths proposal could marginalize private insurers, prompting industry ads and lobbying. Leaders argue for a phased private sector managed national plan with subsidies for the poor.
A 1979 analysis argues space manufacturing could yield billions annually through high strength materials, plastics and ceramics. Prof. Gates of MIT backs space processing as key to future technology, citing gravity free production enabling advanced components and vaccines for global use.
The piece explores dandelion control and offers alternative uses. It mentions digging and weed killers as methods, notes seeds disperse via parachute, and suggests eating greens, roots, or making wine and coffee substitutes. It closes with a humorous reflection on living with a yellow lawn.
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