No-fault auto insurance push faces stiff lobby backlash
A Delaware County Daily Times column argues Pennsylvanians favor no fault but warns lawmakers face organized opposition from trial lawyers. It cites New York Governor Rockefeller's failed 1972 effort, alleging lawyers blocked the measure with lobbying and warnings. The piece urges public pressure to lower costs and speed settlements.
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Trial Lawyers Association
Pennsylvania
New
York
New York State
Delaware
Blue Cross chiefs spend freely as rates rise
Washington expose details lavish Blue Cross and Blue Shield executives roaming 53 meetings nationwide. They frequented top hotels and spent on meals and drinks, charging costs to federal subscribers while seeking higher rates to avert bankruptcy. Instances include a June 1971 actuarial meeting at Hay-Adams Hotel costing 1581.92 and a October 1970 Boston trip with a six day stay at Statler Hilton running near $2000.
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Blue Cross
Washington, D.C
Washington
Hay-Adams Hotel
Lafayette Park
White House
Joseph Harvey
Virginia
Harvey
Lorraine Carpenter
James Hook
Hay-Adams
Boston
Statler Hilton
Corry News Teems With Local Happenings From 1952
Corry Little Leaguers head to a doubleheader against Cleveland and Philadelphia. manager Vern Group of the Elks organizes the trip and asks players to wear uniforms and report at 7:45 a.m. A daughter born at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Latos of Mead Avenue. Mrs Bracken hosts a birthday for her sons Robert and Thomas with 25 friends. Oil found at Charles Eastman’s South Main plant with about two barrels siphoned from a 67 foot well. James H. Wright to participate in John Brown Memorial Association picnic at New Richmond on August 6, led by Mrs Dawson Olmstead of Seattle.
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Corry
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Vern Group
the Elks
Corry Memorial Hospital
Waller Latos
Mead Avenue
Robert Bracken
Robert
Thomas
Bracken
Maple Avenue
Union City
Charles Eastman
South Main Street
James H. Wright
John Brown Memorial Association
New Richmond
Corry and
Dawson Olmstead
Seattle, Wash
How To Contact Your Legislators
United States Senate contact details for Pa. officials include Honorable Richard Schweiker and Honorable Hugh Scott with Washington offices. The Pennsylvania Governor Honorable Milton Shapp is listed with the Capitol in Harrisburg. Also named are Honorable Joseph P. Vigorito and Honorable R. Budd Dwyer in Washington and Harrisburg respectively, with office addresses.
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United States Senate
Richard's. Schweiker
R-Pa
Senate
Washington, D.C
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Milton Shapp
Harrisburg
United States Representative Assembly
Joseph P. Vigorito
Cannon House
R. Budd Dwyer
Charlie Chan and the canine suitor courting a newspaper ad
A humorous, rambling letter about Mr. Chan a German shepherd dog named Charlie Chan seeking a virtuous mate. It recalls bungled courtship antics with a female shepherd, a dramatic canine battle, and the town’s reactions amid quirky family banter. A second item notes New York reporting on energy trade and U.S. oil imports and policy gaps.
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Charlie Chan
Stupid
Energy pressures loom as imports rise and dollar falters
Energy experts warn the United States faces a growing imbalance as dependence on foreign supplies could reach 40 percent by 1975, with repercussions from price spikes to blackouts. The result may be a widening trade deficit and strained relations with Arab producers, while the dollar sways under the burden of uncoordinated policy and rising energy costs.
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New York
United States
John McLean
Naion
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Rockefeller
By Jack Anderson
Blue Shield
Continental Plaza Hotel
Chicago
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Center For Science In the Public Interest
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Louis Wolfson
Florida
Wolfson
Gemini Rising
Coca-Cola
Steve Werner
Mr. Chan
Mrs. B
Kelly
Kathi
Mommy
Karen
Charles Chan
Studpl
Bridgett
Mr. Ward
Bishop
Yal Brynner
John Cunniff
Portnoy
Chan
Los Angeles
McLean
Continental Oil Co
National Petroleum Council
U.S
Japan
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