03 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1977
Page
1
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania lawmakers face a long battle over state aid for public schools as 500 districts confront rising operating costs and flat subsidies. Local taxpayers bear the burden as instruction costs drive nearly 60 percent of education spending, with union-inflated teacher pay fueling the squeeze.
The Pennsylvanian News Service notes districts reduce teaching staff via attrition, hire graduates over seasoned teachers, and cut small classes to save costs. Local taxpayers bear rising bills since local funding may be cheaper than state subsidies, though long term burden persists.
Jim Bishop profiles a Greenwich Village panhandling scene where a teacher and students study begging as a profession. He recounts diverse cases like Omar who charges for lessons, Sandy Smith seeking a master’s degree via begging, and Irv who targets rest rooms for daily gains, painting a wary portrait of urban poverty and manipulation.
A simple mixture of deviled ham with grated cheddar cheese and a touch of chili sauce creates a flavorful sandwich filling. Slice toasted sandwiches into quarters to serve as easy party fare.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports the FBI has opened a probe into the Lincoln assassination mystery, with 18 diary pages possibly revealing Booth intrigues and Stanton links. Experts weigh diary authenticity as researchers, film projects, and historians reassess the 1865 case and possible code names.
The piece discusses inflation as a fixed reality guiding housing, spending, and work styles. It notes automatic cost of living escalators in unions and Social Security, plus a proposed index for the minimum wage. It cites Congress salaries rising despite proposals, and frames inflation as a stable factor influencing policy.
An article notes inflation is being embedded in society as a policy trend. It reports the National League of Post Masters suing the U.S. Postal Service over releasing postmasters salaries, arguing privacy rights under the Privacy Act of 1974. The piece highlights salaries around 17 000 dollars in small towns and public scrutiny of pay. It also mentions Army women’s casualty claims and a 1975 study on pregnancies causing lost work time.
A Field Newspaper Syndicate column argues that the Clamshell Alliance's six month fight against Seabrook nuclear plant halted construction and cost many workers jobs while boosting electric power and potential economic damage. It cites Brookings estimates on pollution controls costs and warns the auto and steel industries face broader layoffs as environmental rules drive up production costs. The piece frames the struggle as a choice between jobs and clean air.
The Nuremberg Egg, an egg sized timepiece worn as a chain pendant, is cited as a forerunner of the modern watch. Created in 1506, it told only hours and remained accurate within two or three hours daily. Syrup preserved ginger is pricey yet long lasting. It enhances fresh fruit compotes and works well with canned pears.
A readers letter praises local volunteer firemen and Ladies Auxiliary for aiding flood victims before official aid arrived. It notes food, clothing, and meals were supplied by volunteers from western Pennsylvania and stresses ongoing needs for Red Cross and local fire departments.
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