Sunset proposal eyed for agency review by state lawmakers
In a 1976 opinion, SCORRY JOURNAL discusses a revived Republican backed plan to subject Pennsylvania state agencies to annual review. State Senator Edwin G. Hall notes his six year effort to create a joint ten member General Assembly committee to annually assess and recommend continuance or disbanding every board and commission created by law. The proposal excludes regular departments but aims to trim outdated government units.
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Edwin G. Hall
Lansdale
Montgomery County
Senate
House
General Assembly
Religion and Politics Intersect in Carter Kennedy Era Debates
A discussion on how religion shaped 1960s politics notes Kennedy’s Catholic faith as a subtle ballot issue while highlighting Carter’s religious profile. It cites Rabbi Tanenbaum’s tract on Carter, Jewish concerns, and surveys how Protestant and Jewish groups viewed faith in public life, including Moyers’ conversation and Carter’s own remarks.
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John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Kennedy
How To Contact Your Legislators United States Senate
Directory of contact points for U S senators and Pennsylvania officials listing offices in Washington Harrisburg and a toll free line for the governor. Includes names Richard Schweiker Hugh Scott Milton Shapp R Budd Dwyer Joseph Vigorito Forest Hopkins and the 1 800 932 0784 line.
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United States Senate
Richard's, Schweiker
Senate
Washington, D.C
United States Representative Assembly
Joseph P. Vigorito
Forest Hopkins
Cannon House
Harrisburg
Heat resistant glass misunderstood by consumers and limits
Sylvia Porter explains consumer confusion over heat resistant glass definitions and safe use. Surveys show many adults misinterpret the term, while actual glass types tolerate heating to about 300 degrees Fahrenheit and sudden temperature changes of about 50 degrees, causing a need for clearer guidance from manufacturers on safe use and care.
Universal Terms Squeeze From Corning To Aid Plain Language
Corning Glass Works findings show many consumers distrust terms like guarantee and warranty, preferring a universal simple terminology for warranties and care instructions. A proposed committee from consumer, business, and government groups is urged to create clear language to prevent misuse and aid recalls.
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Corning Glass Works
Stemski
Somoza Dynasty Exposed in U S Confidential Cables
Secret U S cables detail long running graft by the Somoza family in Nicaragua. They describe censorship, violence by the National Guard, cattle smuggling, kickbacks from exports, and personal profits from state coffers. Ambassador Nicholson portrays Anastasio Somoza Garcia as a dictator who uses power for wealth.
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Somoza
Nicaragua
U.S
Smozas
State Department
Anastasio Somoza Debayle
Anastasio Somoza Garcia
Meredith Nicholson
National Guard
Nicholson
LaVerne Baldwin
Baldwin
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