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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1977
Page
4
The Allentown Morning Call notes the Bicentennial Wagon Train aroused patriotism and public interest but cost taxpayers 52.3 million. It faults promoter Thelma Gray for untruthful fundraising claims and criticizes state officials for not verifying promises, calling for accountability and reform to prevent future debacles.
As the 1977-78 academic year begins, Pennsylvania colleges confront its worst funding shortfall. State-related universities and private institutions may raise tuition if legislative aid does not return, threatening access for middle income families and harming the state's economy and communities. Citizens may contact lawmakers and PennDOT officials with concerns.
A guide to obtaining college aid from colleges and federal programs. It highlights contacting college aid administrators for application details and notes the College Handbook as a resource. It summarizes BEOG awards, typical grant amounts, eligibility based on family income, and the use of a single form to determine aid.
A long notice outlines federal aid options for students including SEOG grants of 200 to 1500 yearly plus up to 4000 for four years and 5000 for five. It details NDSL loans, GSLP and FISL programs, Work Study, and GI Bill remnants with eligibility rules and repayment terms. The Corry Evening Journal also reports postal inspectors probing the AARP and Colonial Penn insurance ties amid a New York lawsuit.
A postal authorities study says MRTA AARP do not qualify as charitable or educational groups and may act as marketing agents for Colonial Penn Group. New York suit by two dissident AARP members accuses the alliance of profiteering and overpricing. Davis and family reportedly earned 81 million from Colonial Penn stock, with law firms charging high fees for defending the ties.
ABC's Gabriel Kaplan will host the special Gabriel Kaplan Presents the Small Event against NBC's The Big Event. Kaplan, also executive producer, plans spoof bits on the format while delivering a personal, self-driven show from Las Vegas.
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection has six offices and offers help for complaints about faulty goods or business practices. The Erie office is at 919 State Street Room 203, with phone 454-7184 area code AM.
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