Lewis bill seeks state matching funds for political candidates
The Pennsylvania Legislature may consider a bill by Senator Craig Lewis to let taxpayers designate up to 5 of their income tax to a state matching campaign fund. The plan would create a seven member Fair Political Practices Commission to award funds for small contributions in statewide and legislative races. Critics say the measure mirrors national trends, risks mediocrity, and would add bureaucracy rather than improve campaigns.
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Pennsylvania
Craig Lewis
Bucks County
Fair Political Practices Commission
Congress
Washington
Gun Control Debate Echoes Through Paul Harvey Essay
A Nebulous column cites Paul Harvey condemning gun ownership while contrasting New York’s Sullivan Law with Swiss gun norms. It argues crime links to offenders not arms, urges universal sentences and stricter judicial reform, and notes editorial and publication details of the Evening Journal in Corry Pennsylvania.
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New York City
Factory outlets shift dress code and dollars in 1976
The piece notes a surge in factory outlet sales for men's and boys wear, projecting over 1 billion dollars in 1976 up from 790 million the prior year and about 200 million in 1973. It explains consumer appeal due to economies, and describes outlets as no frill self serve stores often in low rent districts with limited alterations. It also covers ethics committee intrigue involving congressman Flynt and leaks to reporters.
Bargain buys for men and bargain fabrics from outlets
Outlets cut prices by selling brand name or contractor made clothing at lower rents and often from factory over runs. A buying group like April Marcus can secure 40 percent less than retailers, aiding manufacturers and retailers alike while offering consumers savings with careful inspection tips on fit seams lining and fabric quality.
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U.S
Stilis O Thers
Blumenfeld
Flynt Ethics Leaks and Corporate Ties Scrutinized
A 1973 leak involving Flynt, Georgia Governor Carter and congressional ethics is examined. The piece details Flynt’s ties to Ford Motor Company and other firms, alleged free flights and a 1974 campaign cash infusion, plus calls for ethics reform and accountability in Congress.
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Flynt
Congress
Henry Ford II
Benson Ford
Beech Aircraft
Atlanta Gas Light
Beech
St. Simon’s Island
Georgia
Augusta
Safety For Sitters Warns of Shared Legal Duty In Child Care
A Pennsylvania Bar Association public feature explains that babysitters bear legal responsibility for child safety while parents owe sitters a duty to warn of known dangers. Courts have ruled parents must warn about hazards their child’s temperament creates, while sitters must take reasonable precautions for their own safety.
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
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