Roads funding crisis threatens Pennsylvania highways
State officials warn current funds cover only a fraction of needed road work as costs rise 36 percent yearly. Debt service consumes 15 percent and could hit 25 by 1980. a $2 billion borrowing cap restrains plans. Advocates urge higher vehicle registration fees and gasoline taxes to fund a pay-as-you-go program, or federal matching funds reform, to preserve 45,000 miles of roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Congress
Pennsylvania
Denenberg Faces Senate Rejection for PUC Term
The state Senate refused to confirm Herbert Denenberg for a full Public Utility Commission term. Governor Shapp criticized the move while praising Denenberg’s consumer-focused tenure as insurance commissioner who challenged Blue Cross, hospitals, and doctors over high medical costs. The piece laments the loss of a talented, vigorous public servant.
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State Senate
Herbert Denenberg
Public Utility Commission
Denenberg
Blue Cross
Pennsylvania
Letter to the Editor Opposes Marijuana Legalization
A reader from North Center Street derides a letter by William Pele defending marijuana legalization. The writer warns high school students away from the “filthy weed,” argues it is hallucinogenic and harmful, cites insurance warnings and international outlawing, and urges Teens to stay away.
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William Pele
U.S
Pele
Mariuana
George Cookl
North Center Street
Corry Evening Journal Publishes Local News For Citizens
The Corry Evening Journal outlines its publication details and rates including delivery options. The note lists staff roles, AP affiliation, and subscription prices by mail and rail, with carrier and week rates also noted.
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Corry
Edvence
Rnailejod
Filaen Conte
Mae
Seite Ee
Franchises good or bad a Journal backgrounder
Virginia Knauer discusses franchising as a path to early profits and cautions about risks. The piece outlines the growing $177 billion market, rights and royalties, potential misrepresentation, FTC disclosure rules, and how prospective franchisees should seek factual information before investing. It also offers a FTC Buyers Guide No. 4 on franchise business risks.
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Virginia Knauer
Commerce Dept
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Commission
Washington, D.C
Sikes Library honor grows in Crestview Florida
Longtime congressman Robert L F Sikes is honored with a new Crestview Florida library name. Fairchild Industries funds 25000 and backs the project while Sikes public papers and involvement in military budgets are noted. The piece also mentions an unrelated kidnapping report from Beirut.
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Washington
Robert L.F. Sikes
D-Fla
Crestview
Fla
Sikes
Niceville
Okaloosa-Walton Junior College
Bob Sikes
Florida Panhandle
Fairchild Industries
Fairchild
Fairchild Foundation
Robert L.F. Sikes Library Association
Edward G. Uhl
Walter Rossbach
Library Association
Rossbach
Overload of Outsiders Sparks Immigration Debate
Paul Harvey comments on seasonal Mexican workers and welfare impact as illegal immigration climbs. Commissioner Chapman warns the tide is out of control while New York media hesitate to criticize immigration. The piece cites millions entering illegally, welfare costs, and high unemployment, urging scrutiny of policy and enforcement.
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United States
Leonard Chapman
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Chapman
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
House Appropriations Committee
John McKay
Beirut
McKay
Fedayeen
Col
Osman E.oe
Lebanese Criminal Investigations Unit
McCkay
United States Senate
Richard $. SeHnaine
R-Pa
Milton Shapp
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Hugh Scott
United States Representative ‘Assembly
Joseph P. Vigorito
Cannon House
Paul Harvey
R. Budd Dwyer
California
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