Rail Crossing Safety Becomes Federal State Focus
Rail crossings, scene of numerous fatal accidents, draw intense federal and state safety scrutiny. Officials say last year over 10 000 rail crossing accidents occurred, with more than 1 000 deaths. A Florida crash near Tampa, involving a Chicago to St. Petersburg train, killed ten in a pickup collision. Efforts target better warning systems and public education on crossing dangers.
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Boston
America
Florida
Chicago
Winter costs of Pennsylvania winter weather hit state finances
Winter weather in 1977 caused Pennsylvania to lose an estimated 50 million in tax revenues as cold disrupted plants and shopping. Snow removal overspent by 22 million, localities spent 8 million extra on snow work, and 33 million in wear and tear plus industry and utility damages added to losses. 100000 workers were laid off, wages fell by 15 million, unemployment payments rose by 50 million, and schools closed for days. Farmers suffered milk spoilage and crop losses. Homeowners adopt dual fuel capabilities and better insulation in response.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
New York
North Carolina
National Guard
Florida
New Jersey
Public financing urged as unions back campaign overhaul
More than 150 Democratic representatives press for rapid House action to enact public funding of congressional campaigns citing the Korean and maritime subsidy battles. They note unions and shipping interests spent millions to influence the cargo preface bill, underscoring concerns about dependence on special interests and broad subsidies while calling for reform and cleaner elections.
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House Administration Committee
House
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
U.S. Maritime Committee
House of Representative
Addressing the USPS Declines and Public Frustration
A provocative column laments rising first class rates and mail delays while contrasting public sentiment with postal service duties. It argues the system is not profit driven, notes junk mail abuses, and urges readers to support mail carriers by handwriting legible addresses, affixing correct stamps, and remaining patient amid delays.
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United States Postal Service
Department of Defense
UPS
United Parcel Service
Wauwatosa
Butler
Menomonee Falls
Wisconsin
On The Ballot: Robison Brabender county race satire
Editor Rick Mitin critiques the Robison Brabender race for county executive with tongue in cheek. The piece recalls a Georgia peanut farmer beating Jerry Ford and contrasts a non politician Robbie Robison with public servant Robert Brabender. It playfully weighs issues, occupations, and height as factors.
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Rick Mitin
Robbie Robison
Robert Brabender
Robison
Grabender
Pe Corry
Matt
Jett
Brabender and Robison Face Accountability in Mock Campaign
In a satirical take on the Erie County race, Brabender and Robison receive mock strikes for demeanor and appearance. Brabender is described as brash with a regular guy image, while Robison is portrayed as slick and cautious. The piece mocks campaign optics over policy, noting the unlikely outcome of a public service.
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Brabender
Robison
Erie County
Jimmy
N.C
Robbie
Rnf
Corry Evening Journal fronting details and staff list
The Corry Evening Journal printed locally on West South Street Corey Pennsylvania lists publisher George R Sample and editor William Eaton with Jenn McLaughlin as foreman. It notes AP and local news republication, class postage rates, and mail and carrier subscription options.
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Corry Evening Journal
South Street
Corey
George R.samiple
William $. Eaton
Jenn McLaughlin
Pras
Monty
Letters to the Editor on South Korea and Tongsun Park crisis
A reader questions U.S. aid to South Korea and urges President Carter to compel Tongsun Park to testify against Congressmen. The letter argues Park’s extradition would expose political bribery and criticizes allied loyalty, suggesting drastic diplomatic leverage.
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Tongsun Park
U.S
South Korea
Carter
Tongsan Park
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