Public service unions and the rise of political power
A columnist warns that public service unions such as NEA and AFSCME may seize broad power to halt government operations unless Congress acts. Quoted leaders pledge to shape teaching qualifications and political influence, while neighbors’ strikes in Erie County illustrate potential consequences. The piece contrasts power with accountability and notes evolving public dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
National Education Association
American Federation of State
Albert Shanker
American Federation of Teachers
Afl-Cio
Helen Wise
NEA
Jerry Wurf
Erie County
Erie County Hospital
Mailbag trivia and aging in a price shocked era
A collage of clippings notes flies from tiny midges to 3 inch robber flies and a new scent method to deter horseflies. It cites amusement parks remaining popular with 725 in the United States and about 300 million in yearly profits while quoting Plato on youth and a Senate memo detailing inflation’s impact on all ages, especially seniors facing poverty and pension erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Plato
Senate
Elderly Struggle With Food Costs And Medicare Delays
Old Americans face higher food shares of budgets and stagnant Social Security boosts. Committee chair Frank Church pushes to advance the 5.9 percent Social Security increase from July to January. The Nixon administration opposes larger raises and caps Medicare payments next year, while many seniors lack access to care. Housing shortages in urban areas force the elderly into welfare hotels or dilapidated housing, with nursing homes out of reach. Congress returns to decide on aid for seniors unable to afford food or medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Church
Idaho
Congress
Washington
Corry gas service upgrade plan set for West Smith area
In Corry on September 10 1953 work is to begin soon on a project to improve gas service for West Smith street residents and homes along Route 6 east of the State Fish Hatchery. Assessor William Miller told the city council during the September meeting that assessment notices reflecting changes will go out shortly. A Rex Theatre special meeting tomorrow morning will consider Aero Supply management’s new four point offer to the union workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Smith Street
Route 6
William Miller
Aero Supply Management
Rex Theatre
Sex and Diet Obsessions Dominate Recent Reading
A columnist observes America’s fixation on sex and diet drives bestseller lists. Books like Dr Atkins Diet Revolution and The Joy of Sex lead sales, with categories of How To, Why, and Confessions dominating. He argues authentic pleasure, money, and warnings blur as readers seek sensationalism over literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Atkins
Alex Comfort
Sheilah Graham
Hollywood
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Family Roots and Odd Job Lessons From a Painter Narrator
The speaker traces a vast family tree from England to Ireland and the Far East, noting clans that split into Scotland and Ireland and descendants that include teachers, lawyers, painters, and a missionary. He recalls growing up in Lowville, jokes about family quirks, and explains how a painting job paid with a pony led to learning house painting and riding horses.
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Ireland
Scotland
Priscilla Mullen
Cap
Miles Standish
Miles
John Alden
Priscilla
John
Plymouth Colony
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Lowville
Eatons
Thomas Jefferson Scott
India
Methodist Church
Edward Fitzgerald
Omar Khayyam
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