Insurance Blues and a String of Unusual Claims
A reader recounts a rear-end collision and a failed claim causing deductible loss, then shares anecdotes from insurance workers about odd, paid claims. Tales include drunken driving, mislinked liability, and bizarre accidents ranging from broken braces to a collapsing bathroom floor, illustrating quirky but paid insurance outcomes.
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Gubernatorial race shaping up after 1977 elections
Harrisburg report surveys candidates for Pennsylvania’s 1978 governor contest. Casey and Kline emerge as strongest Democrats amid chatter about Benedict as a compromise. on the GOP side Butera, Thornburgh, Specter and Hager surface, while Schweiker and Rizzo stay out. The scene shifts as campaigning begins after the elections.
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Pete Flaherty
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Justice Department
Bill Green
U.S. Senate
John Heinz
Butera
Dick Thornburgh
Flaherty
Philadelphia
Arlen Specter
Henry Hager
Williamsport
U.S
Richard Schweiker
Frank Rizzo
Restaurant Industry Faces Slower Growth and Higher Costs
New York report outlines tougher year for U S restaurants as higher taxes, reduced deduction for business entertaining and tip credit cuts raise costs by billions. NRA and economists warn menu prices may rise about 7 percent, with 20,000 waitstaff at risk, while fast food chains may fare better. Major entities include NRA president Vic Rosellini, Louis Boochever, Carter administration, McDonald’s analyst William Trainer, and Car Dibiase of Sanford Bernstein.
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Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection offices listed
The bureau operates in six cities with contact options for complaints about bad goods or business practices. Erie location at 919 State Street Room 203, zip 16501. Phone 454-7184. Area code 814.
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Corry Evening Journal ad rates and staff listing
The Corry Evening Journal shows publishing details and staff roles including publisher George Sample and managing editor William Eaton. Advertising rates are outlined with subscriptions by mail and carrier options, plus display advertising terms and past publication cadence.
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Carter struggles with party politics and moral stance
Investigative reporter Jack Anderson portrays President Carter as unable to fully align with party interests in the White House. He argues Carter's moral rigidness irritates Congress and the bureaucracy, hindering progress as he navigates partisan pressures.
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Carter’s non party stance praised over political favors
Anderson opposes the idea that Carter must “sell his soul” to enact programs. The piece defends Carter for pursuing genuine convictions rather than trading favors or seeking reelection, praising a non partisan approach as fresh and overdue.
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Amish Dairy Efficiency Vs Modern Farms In Pennsylvania
A study by Dr. Warren A. Johnson and colleagues finds Old Order Amish dairies in central Pennsylvania produce 4 percent more milk per acre than nearby farms while using 63 percent less energy. Comparing Amish with mechanized neighbors, researchers conducted an energy input output analysis to assess efficiency and energy use.
Amish energy use and farm output offer efficiency insight
Researchers measured fuel and electricity use on Amish and English farms and compared it to the energy content of food produced. They computed energy produced per acre and found mixed results across Pennsylvania, Illinois and Wisconsin communities. The Amish experience is seen as encouraging for energy scarce futures.
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