Vietnam veterans deserve the same honors as earlier heroes
The piece argues that although the Vietnam War was unpopular, veterans deserve public thanks and recognition equal to World War I, World War II, and Korea. It notes the Vietnam name is dirty, but the Vietnam Veteran remains the same man as prior generations, deserving of honor and welcome.
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Vietnam
Fifth Avenue
Europe
Pacific
Normandy
Guadalcanal
Belleau Woods
Pork Chop Hill
Maine
A Mountain Mother Battles Red Tape and Loss in Virginia
The tale follows Mrs. Harry Merica of Naked Creek Virginia after Hurricane Agnes. Her two disabled children relied on a makeshift bridge that washed away. For months she crossed the creek daily to reach the bus on Highway 609 while officials argued over rebuilding. Authorities later removed the children, citing care concerns. A minister seeks federal action as local and state agencies dispute who should build a new bridge.
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Merica
Virginia State Nursing Home
Charlottesville
What is the Law and the nursing home records probe
The piece discusses will destruction revoking validity and the legality of copying a destroyed will. It then covers Schechter's FOIA suit over nursing home inspection reports, Judge Waddy ordering release, bureaucrats restricting further releases, and a pending California case plus a new law opening future records while shielding past reports.
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Joseph C. Waddy
Schechter
Bell
Waddy
California
Corry Credit Bureau to be Dropped in 1952
Local notes from Corry report the Credit Bureau, run by the Chamber of Commerce, will be dropped by December 31. C. of C. members received letters signed by Stewart Long, president. Also noted are a baby born at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. McKnight and a Halloween party hosted by Miss Carol Aver with 15 guests.
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Credit Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Stewart Long
Carol Aver
Paul Aver
Wright Street
How To Contact Your Legislators United States Senate Pennsylvania
A list of contact addresses for Pennsylvania lawmakers includes Senator Richard Schweiker Senator Milton Shapp Senate Office Building Harrisburg and Washington D C 20510 Senator Hugh Scott 260 Senate Office Building Washington D C 20510 Senator Joseph P Vigorito Assembly 328 Cannon House Office Building Washington D C 20515 Representative R Budd Dwyer Senate Post Office Harrisburg Pa 17120 Representative Forest Hopkins House Post Office Harrisburg Pa.
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United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Richard 5. Schweiker
Milton Shapp
Senate
Capitol
Harrisburg
Washington, D.C
Hugh Scot
R-Pa
United States
Joseph P. Vigorito
Essembly
Cannon House
Washington,dc
R. Budd Dwyer
Charity scandals and bank mood mirror 1970s concerns
A critical look at private charities reveals funds diverted to overhead, paid executives, and self serving boards. Donor dollars often fail to reach the needy as fund raising costs rise and transparency erodes. The piece contrasts charity practices with the public mood during a sagging inflation era.
The nation fidgets by John Cunniff
The piece discusses rising price signals and consumer behavior ahead of elections. It contrasts official statistics with real shopper experience, notes private charities’ standards, and weighs economists views against public sentiment. It highlights consumer spending as the key driver of the American economy and questions post election stability.
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Washington
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Corry
Jack Downey
Ruth Downey
West Smith Street
Corry High
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American Legion
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