pm a A t's Up to You by Ralph Nader WASHINGTON—It would be reasonable to expect. given the Watergate scandal. spiralling inflation and general consumer dissatisfaction, that President Nixon would reverse his opposi- tion tpifseveral consumer pro- tection®ills now pending before Congress. But he has not. White House opposition to a consumer class action bill and other long overdue measures.to help consumers gain justice in the marketplace remains stead- fastly stubborn. But perhaps most astonishing is the repeti- tion of the President's negative approach to the consumer pro- tection agency bill. This propo- sal would establish a consumer advocate within the federal government to promote consu- mer interests before the regula- tory agencies whose decisions affect the health, safety. and pocketbooks of millions of con- sumers. Presently. these agen- cies are surrounded by corpor- ate lobbyists who bring them to their knees time and time again. In the Senate, the CPA bill (S. 707) has the bipartisan support it. needs to pass. But in the House the President has Chet Holifield. the chairman of the House Government Operations Committee, willing to back a weakened version that is a mere shadow of what is due consu- mers. rhetoric. the White House in fact ipsspucts its Congressional hi to favor the big busi- ness interest of the Chamber of Commerce. the Grocery Manu- facturers of America and the National Association of Manu- facturers. Last month, a bitter opponent of the CPA bill, Bryce Harlow of Proctor and Gamble, joined the White House for the second time since 1969 as a spe- cial assistant to the President. Two and a half weeks ago. the President's men revealed their hand in a letter to Senator Rib- coff from Frederic Malek. de- puty director of the Office of Management and Budget. Mr. Malek started out with the usual assertions of concern for the beleaguered consumer andithen got to the: point. The White . wanted the follow: ing sections dropped from the bill: (1) the proposed Council of Consumer Advisers; (2) a grant-in-aid program for states and local governments to assist them in establishing consumer action activities; (3) the ‘‘inde- pendence’’ provision of the agency to make it less subject to intrusive Presidential con- trol: (4) authority to intervene in informal agency proceedings which include most of the re- gulatory measures such as food. drug. cosmetic. automobile. tire. meat. poultry (5) authority to obtain informa- tion from corporations and dis- close facts to the public. definition of consumer abuses which the CPA would be allow- ed to tackle. He believes it is too broad. House strategists. such as Mel- vin Laird and Roy Ash, are try- ing to throw key Republican Senators. such as Sen. Percy and Sen. Javits, off balance by interest in strong consumer protection. The achilles heel in the Senate is Sen. Ribicoff’s chief Subcommittee counsel, Robert Wager. The White House knows he is susceptible to con- cessions simply to get the bill to the Senate floor. Mr. Wager's impatience is not diminished by his long standing desire to ob- tain a high level position in the new agency once it is establish- ed : Fortunately. the CPA bill must come before the Senate Commerce Committee and Chairman Warren Magnuson. While the broadcasting industry has been promised an inexcus- able exemption from the bill. it will try to strengthen the legis- Jation in other respects should it be weakened by the Senate Government Operations Com- mittee. S. 07. the consumer protec- tion organization act of 1973. as it is called. requires the atten- tion of consumers, Many mem- bers of Congress are willing to supply information for citizens about the need {or such a skilled consumer watchdog in Wash- ington Ask them July 28 July 31 Aug. 4 Wyoming Valley. Aug. Aug. 4 beginning at 1 p.m. Aug. 4 Aug. 4 10.,.a.m. Aug. 4 pal Building. Aug. 4 ing to follow. Aug. 7 sched ge ting ati a covered dish. Aug. 10 and 11 Aug. 13 through 17 Aug. 22 ? Shopping Center at 8 a.m. Aug. 26 chairman. Sept. 29 DALLAS BOROUGH Investigation of a borough accident by borough patrolman John Fowler resulted in the arrest of one of the drivers for underage possession of alco- holic beverages and for litter- ing. David John Garubba, 400 Andover St., Wilkes-Barre, 18 years of age, was arrested July 22, at 9:15 p.m., based on in- formation passed to the borough police from patrolman Russell Banta of the Dallas Township Police Department. The driver of the other in- . volved vehicle was Tibor Koor, 739 Walnut St., Luzerne. The accident occurred on route 415, in front of the Red Head Gas Station. According to officer Fowler’s report, which is based partially on the report of Joseph F. Klein, 135 Poplar St., Wilkes- car was heading north in the passing lane, when the Koor car made a left turn into traffic. Mr. Garubba swerved to miss the auto and was caught on the right rear fender by the front of the Koor car. Both cars were driven away, and no one was injured. Damage to the Garubba car was estimated at $400; to the Koor auto, $300. Chief Ray Titus investigated a July 20 mishap near the inter- section of 309 and 415, in front of the Sunoco station. The 1:40 p.m. accident involved a car, driven by Paul David Fiske, 176 Davenport St., Dallas, and a Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Albert Hawk, 189 Spring Garden St., Trucksville. Mr. Fiske was attempting to pull out of the service station at the time of the accident. He reports that there was a parked truck blocking his vision, so that he had to pull far out to see. As he attempted this his auto was struck by the Hawk cycle. Neither men were injured. An estimated $150 damage was © done to Mr. Fiske’s car. The chief estimates that the damage to the motorcycle totalled $200. KINGSTON TOWNSHIP Kingston Township police re- ported three accidents over the weekend. The first occurred Friday at 7:25 p.m. on East Center Street, Shavertown near the intersection of Goeringer Avenue. Stephen Pavel, 932 N. 7th St., Allentown, was travel- ling west on East Center Street and hit a car driven by Allen Strohl, RD 3, Dallas. Mr. Strohl claims that he saw the Pavel vehicle approaching and tried Borough to Enforce Bike Traffic Rules Dallas Borough police chief Ray Titus told the Post that he will advise his men to pay close attention to the driving habits of the borough’s bicycle riders. He reports that a large number of near misses in the borough, involving bike riders and cars, has led him 'to make this decision. The chief points out that bike riders are sup- posed to follow the same rules that automobile drivers follow. He will advise his officers to see that those rules are followed, and emphasized that the traffic rules will be enforced. to slow down, but could not get out of the way. Patrolman John Appel in- vestigated and estimated dam- ages at $1,100 to the Pavel car and $500 to the Strohl car. The second accident hap- pened on Route 309 Saturday at 6:05 a.m. Frank Leo Boris III, 15 Birch St., Mountaintop de- molished his 1972 sedan when he lost control of the car while travelling north on Route 309, veered to the right of the high- way and into a concrete base of a gas station sign. He was re- moved to the Nesbitt Hospital in the Kingston Township ambu- lance. Patrolman Jack Ste- phenson investigated. Another accident happened on Route 309 Sunday about 5:45 a.m. when Leonard O’Malley, 108 Courtright St., Pringle, claims that a car cut in front of "him ‘and he had no place to go. His vehicle rolled over two times. He was taken to the Nes- bitt Hospital by a passing motorist. Patrolman Robert Chamber- lain investigated. Thomas Sila- miski, 146 Walnut St., Ply- mouth, was a passenger. The car was demolished. Dallas Township Dallas Township police re- ported two accidents last week, both on Route 309. The first happened Friday at 6 p.m. when John Kozak, RD 1, Forty Years Ago 1933 Patrick Ryan. Lehman, drop- ped dead while working in the lixeter mine of Lehigh Valley (‘oal Company. l.onnie Case and George Bond were building a big new barn on the Henry Headmann place, us- ing hand-hewn timbers. Mrs. John Neuner. Noxen, nearing 70. was buried from the Noxen Methodist Church in Or- cutt Cemetery. Lorenzo D. Thomas endorsed the candidacy of Harold Wag- ner for prothonotary. The Himmler theatre was being one of the most modern ern Pennsylvania. D.C. Lauderbaugh was get- ling signatures for his petition in his bid to become candidate for tax collector for Dallas Township. Mrs. Henry Disque. on her way back from Buffalo. saw the accident when a bus plunged over the mountainside near Wellsboro injuring 18 people. Thirty Years Ago 1943 Harry Ohlman was running for school director. District Girl Scouts were planting victory gardens. Soldiers were given free fish- 309 and was hit by Joel Defede, 133 Vaughn St., Kingston, who was driving a Volkswagen. Mr. Kozak stated that he was in the middle lane when he de+ cided to pull into the parking lot and a car travelling south ran into him. Mr. Defede reported that he was travelling south when he saw a car in his lane, too late to avoid a collision. Officer Russell Banta investi- gated and estimated damages at $100 to the Kozak car and $250 to the Defede car. Both vehicles were towed to Martin's Service Station and the occupants were removed to the Nesbitt Hospital in the Dallas Ambulance. An unlicensed 15-year old girl was involved in an accident at Kunkle Corners Sunday evening at 5:30. Debbie Conden, RD 1, Dallas, said that she took the car without permission. John Weaver, RD 4, Dallas stated that he stopped for a stop sign at the intersection of Kunkle Road and Route 309, and when he pulled out, he was cut short by a car driven by Miss Conden. He also stated that he had to follow her before she stopped. Officer Russell Banta investi- gated. There were no injuries. ——————— Hirleman. and Walter Davis. pell. Boston. and Ralph McCormack. Dave Carey and Jim Davies. Ration office in Dallas was swamped with housewives ask- ing for canning sugar. No rush. take it easy. they were told. there is plenty. O.M. Wilcox. 90. died at Chase. Janet Garinger was driving a milk truck helping out in the manpower shortage. lewis Culp got his commis- sion as lieutenant at Fort Mon- y % In the Outpost: L. E. Wil- liams. Norfolk: Francis Young- blood. Kessler Field: Howard knders. Fort Bragg: William Templin, Camp Crowder: Ted Schwartz, Newport. R.1.; Grace Ide. Bradley Field; Emmett Hoover. APO: William Johnson. Maxwell Field; Sterling Mec- South Pacific: Dick LeGrand. Sampson; Thelma Gregory. Washington: Bob Neimeyer. Memphis: Warren DeWitt. Los Angeles: Robert Hanson, Camp Pickett: Gib Huey. South Seas: Benjamin Brace. Camp For- rest Died: Michael O. Kitchen. Hunlock Creek. Geraldine Cul- ver. $0. Orange. Carrie Fraley. 3. Lake: William Gibbs. North Lake: Charles Bigelow. 76. Jowman's Creek. Montross-Kitchen reunion cancelled because of gas shor- tage. Granulated sugar was 10 pounds for 63 cents (with ration stamps 13. 15 and 16) Twenty Years Ago 1953 Lou Kelly made headlines by taking part in the rescue of sur- vivors of the Convair. down in waters off San Diego. New equipment and furniture was received for the Dallas Post Office. Charles W. Lee submitted to brain surgery. was critically ill. Dallas Masonic Lodge was planning a new modern building on Main Street. The Rev. Robert Webster was called from Trucksville Metho- dist Church to Dorranceton. Bronson's ambulance lost a race with the stork. pausing in lehman. enroute from Sweet Valley to Mercy Hospital to let Dr H. A. Brown deliver an in- fant. Died: Huntsville: Shrine View. Brynfan Tydden was prepar- ing for road races following Grant's Despair annual hill climb. Wayside Duck Farm was hat- ching about 1500 duck eggs a week, at height of season. 82, 95. Lillian Clark. Lena Ittle. national amateur painting con- test held in New York. Ten Years Ago 1963 I.t. Col. William O. Funder- burke assumed his new duties as commander of Red Rock (continued from PAGE ONE) system in the Back Mountain. Mr. Martin also stated, ‘As far as their installation of the sewer system is concerned, they did an excellent job, but when it comes to repairing damage, they let us down.” Authority member Walter complaints which he has sub- mitted to Marona or their insur- ance companies and he has not received a reply from anyone. He said, ‘I am tired of telling people something will be taken care of and nothing is done.” Mr. Weir is liaison man between residents with claims, and the authority. He investigates each and every complaint and recommends what action should be taken and even files complaints with responsible companies himself. Merton Jones, DAMA soli- citor, angrily stated that there are a number of civil actions being brought against DAMA, Marona, and Roy Weston Engineers, and he is the only lawyer who shows up at the hearings. He stated that he has legal representative of Marona with no success. He too stated that he was tired of being the sole defender of the authority, when the authority is not at fault. Chairman Martin noted, “Marona was under bond and has not performed in accord- ance with the regulations of that bond and so are liable. It’s time we took some strong action.’ Douglas Diehl, project engin- eer for Roy Weston, asked that DAMA delay immediate action until he has had a chance to speak with Marona to try and reach some understanding. Members of the authority agreed, but insisted that con- crete evidence be presented and immediate action taken to show Marona'’s good faith. Richard Harrison, Trucks- ville, was present to demand action on a claim that he had submitted months ago. Accord- dug up his lawn, which is located on the corner of Staub Road and Maple Street, and then paved the area. He wants the paving removed from his front lawn and the corner of his property and the area restored to its original condition. Mr. Martin replied that the authority would contact the Kingston Township road super- visor and inform him of what they intended to do before any action could be taken. Mr. Harrison wanted a definite date set and Mr. Martin said that within 10 days the matter should be resolved. ‘ Tom Bagley, chief operator o the treatment plant, reported that 2,560 permits had been issued and 2,289 connections completed. Total number of connections estimated on the original plans were 2,850. Beginning Aug. 1, permit fees will increase from $150 to $250. Mr. Diehl reported that they are still waiting for the priority list to be published, so that DAMA can see where they stand as far as their extension plan No. 1 is concerned. The extension includes Orchard View Terrace, upper Machell Avenue, Dug Road, and White Birch Trailer Court. A grant of 65 percent of cost was applied e Auction (continued from PAGE ONE) Ralph Lewis, treasurer for the auction and the library, pointed out that proceeds from the auction account for only 63 percent of the operating budget of the library. The remainder is derived from gifts by Friends of the Library, service club do- nations and Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. During the month of June, Mr. Lewis listed expenses for the library as $3,014.93 for purchase of new books, periodicals, salaries and maintenance of the buildings. Income during June amounted to $2,086.79, including a dona- tion of $300 by the Dallas Senior Woman's Club. Mrs. Fred Howell, secretary, read the librarian’s report for Mrs. Davern, who was on vaca- tion. During the month of June, the adult book circulation was 2,901 and the juvenile circula- tion was 2,336. One hundred and seventy-seven new books were added to the library shelves. Homer Moyer, president, pre- sided at the meeting. AB. George Cave was elected commander of Daddoe-laacs American Legion Post 672. Scarlet Corvair drives unde hoathouse at Harveys Lake bu four young girl occupants were unhurt | br The big bend in lower King ston Township was site of ex- citement as drilling. digging and blasting of 60 feet of rock made way for new highway. Jeffery Morris. Shrine Acre: and Roger Maury. Shavertown ride 51 miles from Dallas to Bloomsburg to qualify for Scou Merit Badge. Mrs. Fred Anderson named Luzerne County director of Can- cer Unit. Haigh l.chigh Valley RR petitioned ICC to abandon six miles of track from Bowman's Creek to Dallas to Luzerne. ; : Little Leaguers collected S1600 by selling candy bars to help defray costs of new build- ings at the field on Church Street. or Penny Farrar and Gail Rum- tor Norway as Rotary exchange students. TT A Scranton-bound Minnesota tractor-trailer filled with butter crashed at the intersection of the Lake and Lehman High- ways and had to be pulled out by four wreckers. $ Births: John III, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Miliauskas II Harveys Lake; Carolyn. daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Derwood Kocher. Meeker; Judith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes. Dallas. i Deaths: Jeffery B. Carr. 25. Trucksville and Donald Closter- an auto accident in the Poco- nos: Paul Eckert 60. Dallas: Frank Heslop. Demunds; Bes- Midsummer food ads featur- cd: sirloin steak 79 cents a pound: cantaloupes. four for a dollar: shrimp. 49 cents a pound: ham. 39 cents a pound: butter. 65 cents a pound; corn. J9 cents a dozen: blueberries, 29 cents a pint; cucumbers. 6 for 29 cents. for at the beginning of 1973. Where DAMA is situated on the list will determine when con- struction can begin. ; Mr. Martin suggested that the fringe areas of extension No. 1 be inspected, so that the sewage extension can keep up with the current needs, and not fall short at time of construction. Shavertown Marine Reports for Duty Marine Lance Cpl. Gerald F. Colovos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Colovos, 120 S. Lehigh St., Shavertown has reported to New River, N. C. for duty at the Marine Corps Air Station. Li He returned to the United States in April after having served 11 months in Vietnam and Thailand. He has been a member of the Marine Corps since 1971. Cpl. Colovos at- tended Dallas High School and graduated from West Side Tech. Mr. and Mrs. Colovos have another son, Kevin, who is sta- tioned in Okinawa, where he has been since January. He has been in the Marines for a year. The Colovos family are owners of the newly-opened Teedyuscung Restaurant in Kingston. Arrests (continued from PAGE ONE) The police reported that they had been keeping the boys’ bunk under surveillance for some time before the arrest was made. : ie The third arrest was made July 24 at 4:45 p.m. One juvenile implicated three other boys in the robbery of the home of Marvin Unger, Westmoreland Hills, Trucksville. The boy confessed to the police and took them to a place on Carverton Road where some of the stolen items were hidden. The police report that the case is still under investigation and will be until all the goods are returned. The case is being handled by Patrolmen William Pugh and Joseph Berube. This is merely part of a campaign initiated by the Kingston Township police in combating juvenile delinquency in the township, Chief Sabol stated. ; ok
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