Jurors bear cost of civic duty push for job protection
The Watergate grand juries cost two members their jobs and others sought relief, while two jurors in the Mitchell Stans trial were fired for prolonged absences. Senator Schweiker proposes a federal bill modeled on military reemployment protection to shield jurors from job loss and ensure back pay, health and pension benefits, and access to attorney help for relief actions. The measure aims to curb economic penalties for civic participation and restore public confidence in government.
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John Mitchell
Commerce
Maurice Stans
U.S
Richard Schweiker
R-Pa
Congress
Pennsylvania
Gas finds and the hidden price of failure
A secret report alleges gas exploration success rates collapsed from 24.2 per cent in offshore regions to 2.4 per cent overall, with 1973 drops to one per cent. It suggests industry misrepresentation to keep gas prices high, while officials defend or distance from the figures.
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Federal Power Commission
FPC
Thoughts on Flight to Scotland and Global Reflections
The writer reflects during a London to Glasgow flight on cultural ties, geopolitics, and economic upheaval. He notes NATO, Lend-Lease, and Soviet debt while recalling British shipbuilding heritage at Clyde yards and a longing for shared craft pride and neighborly consideration.
What is the Law about breach of promise in marriage
A marriage license is valid for 60 days from issuance and Pennsylvania has abolished actions for breach of promise to marry and for alienation of affections. The disappointed party cannot sue for breach of promise and must seek other remedies if available.
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FEA
Exxon
Scotland
Efs
Pennsylvania
Market barometer by John Cunniff
New York AP analysis questions the stock market as a public barometer. It traces shifts from individual to institutional trading, notes fringe funds and speculators, and argues price swings and quick actions complicate viewing the market as a straightforward gauge of public opinion.
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Needham
Seerence
Campy Evening Journal
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South Street
Corry
Byamart
Aberin Rae
Anverstung Dengine
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Warren Magnuson
D-Wash
Senate Commerce Committee
Nixon
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Louisiana
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Tony Jacklin
Clyde
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Hugh Scott
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Richard 5. Schweiker
Milton Shapp
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Joseph P. Vigorito
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