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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1977
Page
2
In a serious charge an FBI agent claims architects and engineering firms must pay five percent to the Democratic Party to win state contracts. Governor Shapp has requested more particulars and legislators are also alleged to be paid by firm presidents.
The speaker labels kickbacks as organized thievery and urges a statewide task force to investigate, expose, and convict those responsible. If charges prove exaggerated, apologies and dismissals should occur. without prompt answers, Pennsylvanians may grow blasé about corruption accusations.
A court held Eddie liable for injuring a second baseman with a violent slide that fractured the victim’s jaw during a ground ball at second base. Other injuries in baseball were deemed normal risks with no liability if no negligence is shown. The Pennsylvania Bar Association features discuss sports law and safe play for readers.
A Corry Evening Journal piece outlines the Wall Street securities exam specifics, noting a 70 percent passing rate on a 250-question test and that only brokerage firm employees may take the exam. It mentions preparation costs, monthly form variations, and training investments by large firms, with reflections on broker skill and forecasting.
The piece notes rising GOP concerns over Schlesinger energy policy with senators citing staffing from AEC and ERDA, while critics doubt Carter will drop his energy czar. It also covers the false fundraising letters using congressmen names, prompting White House and lawmakers to seek legal action, and Boeing labor probes amid layoffs with a Labor Department investigation ongoing.
Retrospect highlights the Believe In Corry program and downtown merchants pushing a Christmas parade and holiday promotions to unite the community this season. It notes summer support and urges continued enthusiasm for the new festive events amid local business unity.
To The Editor writes thanks to Corryites and area residents who backed Erie radio station WCCK in a recent MS fundraising effort. The writer praises the hard work and generosity of all involved and highlights the need for MS research and a cure.
NBC will air a 90 minute Columbo special Try and Catch Me on November 21 marking the start of a seventh season. Peter Falk returns as Lt Columbo with his raincoat among the supporting cast, after years of film projects and salary questions.
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