Police challenge justice system after release of violent offender
A Philadelphia man convicted of raping children was freed on a court supervised work release and even allowed to drive a school bus, raising questions about public safety. The piece parallels a Scranton case where a released offender with a violent history murdered two students, prompting scrutiny of handling in the criminal justice system.
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Philadelphia
William Wright
Scranton
Wright
Farglow State Hospital
City Hall
Scranton School
Harrisburg Week on Denenberg and State Issues
Herbert Denenberg failed to win Senate confirmation to the PAC, alienating Governor Shapp and raising questions about his future state government role. The Pennsylvania Farmers Association visited Harrisburg, while welfare staff pushed for 65 case-load limits as welfare rolls rose with fewer workers.
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Herbert Denenberg
Harrisburg
PAC
Senate
Shapp
Pennsylvania Farmers’ Association
Penn Harris Motor Inn
Erie
Warren County
Joseph Blasco
Wattsburg
Department of Welfare
Alan Smith
North East
Holiday Inntown
Barbara Crandall
Franklyn Township
Brent Walker
Edinboro
Onassis Heir Appearances and Jackie’s Lavish Spending
The article details Jackie Onassis spending habits with a $30,000 monthly allowance and large charges at luxury stores. It cites bills to Billy Baldwin for yacht decor, a $43,855.74 Baldin bill, a $400,000 legal expense for Galella litigation, and a reduced $20,000 monthly allowance after disputes. It also mentions purchases on Skorpios and Iran trips, including gifts and jewelry, with mixed denials from Baldwin and Rifkind.
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Jackie
Billy Baldwin
Christina
Skorpios
Baldwin
Onassis
Ronald Galella
Simon Rifkind
Rifkind
Monte Carlo
Fallah
Nadi
Hoboken Woman Admires Dodgers and Keeps独独 Indepen
Midge, a Hoboken resident near the Viaduct, cherishes Brooklyn Dodgers despite never attending a game. She manages a frugal life with a small pension, sustains herself by simple meals, and maintains quirky routines with her white poodle Hoolihan. She writes letters to umpires and keeps her dignity amid modest means.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Carl Furillo
Midge
Hoboken
Viaduct
Washington Street
Hoolihan
Marijuana, baseball, and a dubious tale from a 1950s era
A letter debate imagines marijuana legalization and tax potential amid a tangled vignette about a Dodgers game. The piece juxtaposes economic arguments with a mocked personal anecdote, ending by noting marijuana possession as illegal under the Dangerous Drug and Cosmetic Act and referencing a cautionary editorial stance.
Double taxation question on per capita tax and relief
A reader asks about being billed for a per capita tax in a new residence year after paying at a previous address. The answer: provide evidence of prior payment to the new tax collector and they should not require payment again.
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Bernard Dombrowski
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Martin Murray
VFW
Veterans Committee
Liquor Control Committee
Veterans’ Organization
Harrisburg
United States
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Louis Sobol
Cholly Knickerbocker
Dammon Runyon
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Gerry Evening Journal
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Iran
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Lilly
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