Right to Know Backing Highlighted in Allentown Case
The editorial lauds Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Benjamin R. Jones for a unanimous ruling on the Right to Know Act. It recalls how taxpayers challenged a housing authority that refused to disclose actions and meetings. The court defined a public meeting as any official action involving funds or property, stressing transparency.
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Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Benjamin R. Jones
Allentown
Banzhaf
Cancer Society
Wall Street
Madison Avenue
Marlboro Clifton
Philip Morris
Corry Notes Old Memories and Local Changes
Yesterday's memories recount August 16 with record cold in Corry and street paving nearing completion by A Zalzneck and Son. A local youth buys Gould Greenhouse on Concord Street and will take immediate possession. The Corry Elks Male Chorus plans a concert at South Perry Square Park next Monday. George Pappas, ex co owner of Coney Island Lunch, is a partner in the new Savoy Lunch opening in Warren.
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Gould
Concord Street
Pennsylvania State Elks Association
Erieiles
Corry
George Pappas
Coney Island Lunch
Savoy Lunch
Warren
Fragmented Notice Reads Rates Made Known
A damaged OCR fragment mentions postage paid at Cor Lyial and an old rate record. It references Harry Spicer as a well known figure and a date near Saint August 16, 147, but details are unclear.
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Harry Spicer
Ogi
Wording the Will In Plain Language And Lawful Form
The piece explains why making a will avoids disputes, defines terms like testator executor and legatee, notes age and sound mind requirements, and presents a simple sample will outlining debts, funeral costs, burial, gifts to kin, taxes, and residuary bequest to the wife, with cautions against fraud or coercion.
Health groups split over anti smoking ad time ruling
Washington reports on the FCC fairness doctrine forcing broadcasters to air anti smoking pitches. Health organizations fear hurting fundraising while tobacco interests push legal pushback. Key figures include John F. Banzhaf III and Dr Luther Terry, with industry groups and networks weighing legal strategies and funding implications.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Easie
Luther Terry
Banzhat
Terry
Fragmentary historical notes from 1967 date line
A garbled clipping notes Today August 16 1967 as the 228th day of the year with 137 days remaining plus scattered references to 1961 Lincoln trade ban and 1914 British expeditionary forces in France. The text is incomplete and mixed with war mentions.
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Abraham Lincoln
States of the Union
Cracy
France
Harrisburg Elections May Signal Shafer Administration Path
The column argues fall local elections across Pennsylvania could hint at Governor Shafer's policy direction for 1968. It notes administration forces seek a mandate from local GOP gains to expand budgets and push on education mental health and development programs, though results remain only indicative.
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Harrisburg
Shafer
Sneaky brown spider dangers and medical tips
Dr. Coleman explains the brown recluse or violin spider as a potentially more toxic threat than the black widow, often biting without immediate pain. Readers learn about symptoms, when to see a physician, and that large doses of cortisone may be used to control venom effects.
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Paul W. Morgan
Little Rock Veterans ,Vhuoise Hospital
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