Editorial condemns extended state legislative vacations in Pa
The Today's Post editors fault frequent vacations by lawmakers in Pennsylvania state government. They argue longer sessions or more efficiency are needed as crises mount. They cite a rushed adjournment and unclear votes on mass transit funding while malpractice insurance and major bills linger, urging a fulltime legislature.
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Today’s Post
King of Prussia
Congress
State House
Valley Forge State Park
Philadelphia
Charlie the Cop and the Brooklyn Shootout Chronicle
A Brooklyn policeman Charlie, after a night shift, confronts two robbers at Drummond's Hardware, is shot, and dies tragically defending others. The ensuing criminal trial leads to executions for the robbers, while the reporter recalls the police beat and debates ballistics evidence and editorial decisions. The piece shifts to a Washington column denouncing the Somoza dictatorship, detailing wealth and control across Nicaragua and related abuses.
Somoza Dynasty Ties Highlight Nicaragua Corruption
Jack Anderson and Les Whitten examine Somoza's rule detailing forced political donations from state workers, family-controlled posts in government and business, and graft through INFONAG and a state-run press. The piece contrasts this with US economic missteps and Nixon memoirs status. It notes relatives holding key positions, including an ambassador, Inspector General, and party-linked offices in a tightly knit ruling family.
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Hope Portocarrero de Somoza
The Fed Dilemma and Economic Outlook Decided
The piece discusses the Federal Reserve Board fearing inflation as the greatest long and short term danger to the economy. It explains the Fed can tighten money supply or ease to spur activity amid a weak recovery, with unemployment above 8 percent and factories below 70 percent capacity. Inflation indicators rise as prices and expectations increase, prompting debate on shift in policy direction. It lists key political figures and offices in Washington and Pennsylvania.
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New York
Ford
Commerce
Frederick Dent
Dent
Federal Reserve Board
Fed
Corry Evening Journal ad terms and masthead note
The Corry Evening Journal outlines publishing staff and AP news rights. It also lists mailing rates, carrier delivery charges, and display advertising deadlines and rates for local readers.
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Corry Evening Journal
Weil South Strget
Corry
George R. Sample
William
Ealony
Ealter
John McLaughlin
Associated Press
al AP
Rei
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Jim
Washington
Anastasio Somoza
Nicaragua
U.S
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el Salvador
Somoze
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Jack Anderson
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Jose
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Richard Nixon
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Louis Wyman
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