Shapp Studying Opponents Probe Sparks Political Fallout
Harrisburg AP reports Governor Shapp’s office denies knowledge of an inquiry led by Vincent Fumo into possible gubernatorial rivals. Fumo allegedly gathered data on Arlen Specter and Robert Casey, with Specter denouncing the move as an outrage and Casey calling it an abuse of power. The paper cites documents about leaks, campaign records, and credit card bills, noting Fumo’s unit has no formal investigative authority.
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Harrisburg
Shap
Philadelphia Inquirer
Shapp
Vincent Fumo
Fumo
Philadelphia
Arlen Specter
Robert Casey
Specter
Casey
Edward Mitchell
Mitchell
Inquirer
Pennsylvania Committee
the Inquirer
Interoffice
Auditor General
Pittsburgh Seeks Tax on Local Media Firms in Suit
Pittsburgh files suit to levy a business privilege tax on local media, challenging WRJF and Westinghouse Broadcasting Co. over records and manufacturing exemptions. Courts weigh constitutional issues and potential free speech impact amid ongoing lawsuits by other stations and two daily papers. Floods in Kashmir kill seventeen people and wipe out 2350 cattle.
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Pittsburgh
WRJF
Westinghouse Broadcasting Co
KDKA
Erie County 4-H wins top honors at State 4-H Day
Four hundred members from across Pennsylvania competed in agricultural contests at State 4-H Day on the Penn State campus. Erie County 4-H members from Corry and nearby towns earned first place in the Physical Fitness Judging Contest, led by Hugh Crandall, Dorothy Goetz, Bob Huston, Nancy Lindholm, and Rhonda Mahoney, with Mahoney serving as assistant home economist for Erie County.
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Pennsylvania State University
Hugh Crandall
Girard
Dorothy Goetz
R.D.4
Erie
Bob Huston
Albion
Nancy
Sept. 19 Set For Sentencing In Yablonski Slayer Case
Washington County President Judge Charles Sweet set September 19 for the sentencing of Aubran Buddy Martin in the Yablonski slaying. The date follows a meeting with Special Prosecutor Richard Sprague and near-simultaneous appeals efforts via the state Supreme Court.
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Washington, Pa
Washington County
Charles Sweet
Yablonski
Aubran
Buddy” Martin
Sweet
Richard Sprague
Martin
State Supreme Court
Mark Goldberg
Pittsburgh
Goldberg
Canada Strikes Threaten U S Newspapers Soon
Montreal AP reports US papers may feel the pinch within weeks as strikes hit Canadian newsprint makers Canadian International Paper Co and Price Co Ltd and transport on 11 railroads snarls deliver. ANPA traffic chief Joseph Prendergast says worry but not acute. papers will aid each other and no suspensions expected. Desert plant Simonsia in Jerusalem yields a wax base for grease and cosmetics.
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Montreal
United States
Canada
Canadian International Paper Co
Price Co. Ltd
New York
Joseph Prendergast
American Newspaper Publishers Association
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Ampex Music Division
Curtis Mayfield
Recording Industry Association of America
RIAA
Columbus Packing Company
Columbus-Lousville Road
U.S
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Desert
Simonsia
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Jenkintown
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Crotty - Ferrando
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Corry PA
Pisco Unts
Impala
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