Vandalism penalties rise under new Crimes Code
The editorial criticizes the tougher penalties for criminal mischief and vandalism under the updated Crimes Code. It argues the act reflects a warped mind and calls for maximum punishment plus psychiatric care for offenders, while contrasting with more understandable crimes like burglary or larceny.
Freidin denial colors post McGovern spy claims in 1972 tale
Freidin rounds out a tale of political spying claims amid the 1972 campaign. He argues he spied never, only offered views and reports while revealing hard cash totals. The piece also notes detergent NTA’s regulatory pressure and HEW’s cautious probe into cancer risks, with lobbying ties to Bryce Harlow and Proctor & Gamble.
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George McGovern
Nixon
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John
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Joshua
Miami Beach
Bryce Harlow
Proctor & Gamble
White House
HEW
Harlow
Jesse Steinfeld
Steinfeld
NTA
Legion Post votes to sell North Center street building
Elmer C. Carrier American Legion Post members finalize a sale plan for their North Center street building after months of discussion. The structure has housed the post for 17 years as the city faces sewage plant funding pressures and council hesitates over costs. A daughter was born yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Donald Taylor.
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Elmer C. Carrier American Legion Post
Center Street
Legion
Sanitary Water Board
Corry Memorial Hospital
Donald Taylor
East Pleasant Street
Taylor
Marian Nichols
Lloyd Stowe
Elmer C. Carrier American Legion
Philadelphia
Electricity in Medicine and the Body's Hidden Energies
An overview of electrophysiology advances and their implications for health. The piece notes the electrical basis of bodily functions, mentions pacemaker tech without batteries, brain wave patterns, and experiments linking electricity to cancer and healing, while highlighting ongoing debate and Russian progress.
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Drexel Institute of Technology
Philadelphia
What is the Law Law on hours and constitution critique
This piece explains that no federal or Pennsylvania law limits adult work hours, overtime is only required by federal wage laws if applicable, and contracts govern hours. It cites options for workers to seek other jobs and notes union contracts may impose limits. It also comments on legislators and the state constitution centennial.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s stubborn Constitution and reform efforts
The piece critiques Pennsylvania’s 1873 Constitution as a leaky framework: open session limits, long bill readings ignored, and anti gun control and tax provisions. It notes the 1967-68 Convention failed to reform, highlighting entrenched factions and the danger of ignoring constitutional rules. The author warns of a second century under the 1873 charter.
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