08 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1977
Page
1
A Pennsylvania School Boards Association study details seven-year and single-year salary increases for teachers principals and administrators. From 1970-71 to 1976-77 secondary teachers rose 45.8 percent, elementary teachers 44.6 percent, with overall seven-year gains around 44 to 47 percent across categories.
The columnist argues America remains steeped in racism despite laws and protests. He notes persistent color divides and selective progress, cites segregated schooling, violence, and policing while contrasting black advancement with ongoing white resistance.
An old rates notice from The Indiana Printing and Publishing Company outlines boy subscriptions and motor route options. Weekly home delivery costs 90 cents, with prepaid plans for one month 3.40, three months 10.10, six months 20.76, and one year 41.08. Motor route subscriptions are 4.08 per month with three copies 31.50 or one year pricing.
Yesterday morning 19 cars used to transport the Boy Scouts of the area, winners of the Bird House Contest, gathered at the courthouse at 6 a.m. Cars were numbered and marked with small American flags before the procession formed and moved southward toward Pittsburgh.
Washington column reports influential Jewish leaders compiled a 21 item grievance list critiquing President Carter over Middle East policy. They fault arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia, praise for Egyptian and regional leaders, and public negotiations, urging a more balanced approach while avoiding pressure on Israel. The piece also profiles Gopal Raju, an Indian travel agent cited for rejecting illegal rebates, and notes a long history of airline kickback investigations.
Washington sources report Carter aides and Senate leaders clashing over citizen-initiated complaint authority in the proposed Ethics in Government Act. A Senate panel reviewed the Public Officials Integrity Act Feb 1, while Lipshutz urged elimination of the sworn complaint process as a potential harassment risk. Common Cause and others push for restoring the feature in House consideration.
Victor Riesel reports on the U S labor delegation's revolt at the ILO in Geneva, condemning the Arab African and Soviet coalition and the 1974 Israel resolution. He notes potential U S departure under the 1975 notice, with support from the Chamber of Commerce AFL-CIO and government officials edging toward a bolt from the ILO and the UN.
A letter from a Clymer reader thanks the Clymer Area Business Association for providing flags in the Franklin Street business district for the 4th of July. The writer also thanks three firemen John Hughmank George Misur Jr and Gary Richardson for putting up the flags. The flags enhanced the holiday and were appreciated by residents.
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