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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1975
Page
2
In our opinion, occasional editorials explain why the city tolerates slow progress. We question why the traffic signal contractor drags feet for a year and why the razing of the old Keppel structure on East Main Street drags on, echoing past delays like those surrounding the Eimers case.
Howcum questions the city driveway concept paving approach amid a backlog of pockmarked streets. The piece notes a renewal project already ten years old with no visible progress in the Fourth Ward and urges timely action rather than delayed commentary.
A critical overview of threats to press freedom in the United States. The piece contrasts open violence with subtler pressures by politicians, prosecutors, and officials, citing cases from Port Chester, Indianapolis, Concord, Birmingham, and broader gag orders and confidentiality fights. It notes congressional moves toward stricter access and the potential chilling effect on investigative reporting. It highlights clashes over General Services Administration hiring practices and a later exchange with Bernard Rosen clarifying CSC comments.
Penn State president Dr John W Oswald announced a new smoking policy banning smoking in classrooms and seminar rooms effective Sept 1. Smoking will be allowed in hallways with receptacles where no posted instructions forbid it and in some smoker sections. The change aims to protect non smokers and improve air quality in study and dining areas.
A survey by the National Federation of Independent Business shows small and medium firms still struggle to fill job openings. Reasons include benefit collection, recall expectations, geographic convenience, and workers seeking ideal jobs. The Bureau of National Affairs notes shortages in office, technical, and health care roles across regions, with modest near-term improvement expected.
A polemic argues that government pervades daily life from marriage licensing to car ownership and schooling. Cites Russell Baker and Tom Jefferson ideas, claiming freedom erodes as government controls utilities, transport, taxes, licensing, and public services. Ends by urging vigilance about state reach.
Norman Lear seeks to sell his half hour soap Mary Hartman Mary Hartman directly to TV stations after networks declined. Two episodes exist praised as extraordinary with brisk writing and dry humor set in Fernwood Ohio. The pilot features Mary, Loretta, a mass murder echoing unsettling small town life.
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