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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1977
Page
2
In an opinion piece the writer jokes about five million dollars to study monkey teeth clenching and mocks Corry’s slow property dispute. The piece praises FCC’s stance on religious programs and cites constitutional rights with a satirical tone.
Washington report says Mississippi District Attorney Ed Peters failed a lie detector test after being questioned about payoffs to protect prostitution. Lt. John Moulder and contractor Leo Hall were named in an undercover probe tied to the Dixie Mafia. An independent monitor observed the test, and Peters denied involvement while the polygraph indicated deception.
The article explains New York's landmark law mandating pro-rata refunds to students who drop out of correspondence courses, with a 5 percent cancellation fee. It contrasts this with other states where no refunds are given, notes high dropout rates, and cites advertising claims of inflated earnings. It also compares refund practices to insurance rate structures.
New York experts argue that refund laws for correspondence schools should cover unused portions of contracts and tighten oversight of accrediting bodies. The 1970s reform aimed to curb abusive terms and protect students, with calls for broader federal involvement in the home study sector.
A discussion on trademark law notes how brands like Xerox and DuPont face the risk of their names becoming generic. It cites cases where linoleum and cellophane lost protection, and NBC shifts in scheduling illustrate broader brand-name challenges. The piece reflects on public campaigns to preserve distinct product names and urges readers to consider legal implications.
Jim Bishop reflects on fourteen summers on Florida’s Gold Coast tracing sun, heat, wealth, and decay. He recalls moving from a small town to a booming coast, mentions taxes, crime, gambling foes, nightlife, and notable figures like Anita Bryant and Meyer Lansky, concluding they wouldn’t trade the place.
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