Utilities Fuel Costs Pass-Through Debate Sparks Critique
Kalodner challenges total pass through of fuel adjustment charges by utilities urging 90 percent pass with 10 percent tied to documented efficiency. He warns against red tape and lack of incentive to cut costs. Washington report covers Ford’s drug abuse grant controversy tied to Jerris Leonard and LEAA funding.
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Milton Shapp
Public Utility Commission
Philip Kalodner
Abusing funds in LEAA project ties to Leonard and Knowles
The piece details alleged conflicts involving Jack Anderson and Jerris Leonard with LEAA funds, Don Santarelli opposing use of LEAA money for Leonard Project, while Morris Chafetz’s institute funds and Robert Beauregard’s consulting role raise questions. Robert Knowles, Leonard ally, leads review despite prior Wisconsin ties. Ford’s involvement noted amid broader Cold War era diplomacy context.
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Santarelli
Leonard
National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Morris Chafetz
FBI
Chafetz
Robert Beauregard
Beauregard
Robert Knowles
Letter to editor suggests comprehensive drug abuse education plan
A Navy drug abuse education consultant responds to Corry Area High School’s drug issue letter. He argues one period lessons fail and urges a schoolwide program with values workshops, underlying causes, and community involvement, proposing ongoing education through the entire school year.
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America
United States
Corry
Corry Area
Public TV charts next season with Lowell Thomas and Cousteau
Public TV stations picked 38 of 136 PBS offerings for next season, balancing funded shows with underwritten fare. New programs include Lowell Thomas history specials and Cousteau pieces, while Zoom and Washington Straight Talk depart. About 7.3 million of 16.5 million cooperative costs came from stations, Ford Foundation and CPB matching funds.
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New York
Lowell Thomas
Jacques Cousteau
Canine College
Washington
PTV
Public Broadcasting Service
PBS
Ford Foundation
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
America
Black Journal
Behind
Assignment America
Industry debate over economic system and SUB payments
Industry voices clash as John Cunnift says plants and workers would keep running, while AFL-CIO and unemployed workers push for prioritizing jobs. The Corry area weighs free enterprise versus central planning as businessmen seek government aid amid shortages and rising prices.
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America
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Laffey Courage Under Fire at Leyte Gulf and Okinawa
The destroyer Laffey, 2000 tons and DD724, survived a fierce dawn attack at Okinawa after serving on D-Day and Leyte Gulf. In 80 minutes of battle, 22 Japanese dives struck, four bombs and six kamikazes hit, 31 men died, 72 wounded, yet Commander F Julian Becton and crew kept firing, towed by Hagushi, with chaplain tending a terrified sailor who found backbone amid flames.
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Silent Sea
Laffey
Earth
Hagushi Anchorage
Becton
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Middle East
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General Motors Corp
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Flint Chamber of Commerce
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