Solar energy boom proves accessible to homeowners now
The solar energy boom is here with about 5,000 U S homes heated by solar units and 5,000 solar water heaters in operation. Experts forecast rapid growth as solar systems cut heating costs, with figures from ERDA, HUD, and industry leaders showing a shift from exotic tech to everyday home use and potential multi billion sales in coming years.
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Federal Energy Research and Development Administration
ERDA
United States
Carter
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Long Island
Grumman
General Motors
General Electric
Mor-Flo Industries
Cleveland
Universal Solar Energy
Miami
Mor-Flo
Joseph G. Gavin
Grumman Corp
NASA
Energy focused job plans urged in public works reform
A columnist urges Congress to prioritize energy development in job programs. He argues projects should target energy facilities, conservation, and modernized transport, not just new courthouses or schools. The piece stresses measurable objectives and timely action to prevent wasted efforts.
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Cornwall Bridge
Conn
Congress
Let's Probe Taylor Hospital
A reader letter questions Taylor Hospital administration and living arrangements. The writer asks why the present administrator resides at the hospital and suggests a community-wide investigation into staff unhappiness and hospital leadership moves. The letter endorses debate and criticizes perceived bias in advertising for top positions.
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The
Daily Times
Taylor Hospital
Taylor
Views on Penn-Delco budget taxes and public meeting
A reader critiques a May 24 Times report on the Penn-Delco School Board budget meeting of May 23. The letter defends district finances, argues tax increases are necessary, cites millage calculations, laments low public turnout, and requests an explanation for a 1976 tax rate discrepancy. The writer invites further discussion and offers to meet with citizens.
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Penn-Delco
Commonwealth
Times
Penn-Delca
Coverage appreciation for RSVP Senior Citizen Festival
Readers commend the paper for its May edition coverage of the RSVP Senior Citizen Festival at Granite Ruin Mall. The piece included news items and photographs, and the support from the paper is gratefully noted.
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RSVP
Granite Ruin Mall
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