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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1976
Page
2
William Sherlock, secretary of the Pennsylvania Transportation Department, dism issed PennDOT employees for alleged outside business conflicts tied to a new ethics code. He argues the firings promote contractor competition, potentially saving taxpayers money through more competitive bids.
A reader calls for PennDOT and all state agencies to curb conflicts of interest. They urge a legislature enacted ethics code governing outside work and prohibit state employees from owning or competing with firms tied to state contracts, to protect taxpayers.
The Pennsylvania General Assembly shows little promise of reform before its 1975 78 term ends November 30, with initiative powers absent to residents. The piece contrasts state inaction with other states where citizens can push laws. it notes public disillusionment, ongoing calls for disclosure, lobbyist regulation, and campaign finance controls remain unmet.
A column cites a survey by the American Council of Life Insurance showing $6 million in life insurance benefits meant for policyholders went to the states as unclaimed personal property in 1975. The piece urges readers to act now to ensure beneficiaries are informed.
A collection of letters shows failed searches for life insurance beneficiaries and warns to keep records. Separately CIA sources reveal Kennedy era concerns over withholding Castro assassination evidence and briefings to Robert Kennedy, creating a web of secrets.
CIA hid facts on JFK involving an anti Castro plot with JFK informing FBI chief J Edgar Hoover on May 10 1962 but neither Kennedy nor Hoover told the Warren Commission. Allen Dulles approved the plan and sat silent during the inquiry. CIA officials knew of the assassination scheme and Mexico City embassy cables suggested Cuban involvement. John McCone reportedly discussed Castro after Kennedy's death, though he denied its mention during the hours with Robert Kennedy.
A mix of network shifts and prime time reshuffles mark premiere week for Ford and Carter with debates airing September 20 to 23. NBC, ABC, and CBS adjust lineups, revealing regional differences in airing times and the replacement of several established shows with the Ford Carter special and new programs.
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