Murtha rejects amnesty for Vietnam era draftees
Our view aligns with most Pennsylvanians that granting amnesty to those who evaded service is out of the question. The piece cites figures on deserters and evaders, notes conscientious objectors, and argues for accountability while praising veterans win respect. It also discusses a separate Rockwell investigation alleging government favoritism and cronyism in aircraft procurement and civil service appointments.
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John P. Murtha
Scratty
U.S
House Civil Service
The
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Rockwell
Rockwell and GSA exchange linked to alleged bargain
The report ties Rockwell International to a noncompetitive bid exchange with the General Services Administration for a Laguna Niguel building. Arthur Sampson defends the deal as a one in a lifetime bargain spoken with Volpe in Rome. Volpe denies ordering FAA dealings with Rockwell.
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1923 Minnesota teaching contract rules cited
A reader shares a satirical list of 13 contract provisions from a 1923 Minnesota schoolteacher agreement. Items harshly limit marriage, socializing, dress, behavior, and duties, illustrating strict era standards that spurred early unionization. Includes brief Q&A on tenancy by the entirety and a bundle of U.S. and Pennsylvania political contacts.
D C Fair Trial Concerns and Edison Dividend Shock
A column argues that Washington faces bias in impeachment trials with reports of jury prejudice and venue pressures. It compares media drumbeat to a mob, cites Wall Street Journal fear of an unfair D C trial for the President, and notes consolidation Edison suspends dividends amid rising energy costs and delinquent payments.
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Wall Street Journal
United States
Con Ed faces ownership shift amid market woes
Consolidated Edison seeks to resolve 15 problems by transferring ownership of one or more plants to the state power authority. The utility, once a stalwart for dividend stability, now confronts high interest rates and weak demand as it weighs stock sales or asset moves in a stressed financial environment.
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