Charles Fetterhoff back after 10 glorious days in Prague . . . Today's announced emasculation of the State Library is a crime against every Pennsylvanian--21 furloughed, service slashed. Every politician remotely responsible deserves censure, and the Governor's reported statements--"only a repository" and "no kids" shows a grievous lack of understanding about the structure . . . our library system, the legacy of Governor Lawrence, is built on four "regional" libraries--Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Penn State U. and the State Library. The whole spectrum of knowledge has been segmented and specialties assigned to each. These collective resources are available to every Pennsylvanian through "district" libraries (Dauphin County, York, Lancaster etc.) so material beyond the basics of the local rural library can be accessed by anyone anywhere in the state . . . pull out one pillar and the system collapses; what a travesty! Nearly 50 years and millions down the drain. . . . This is criminal, folks. . . . Pix: then State Librarian Ernest Doerchuk and your humble reporter planning National Library Week activities, c.1966.
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