Streamlining Senate confirmations stirs debate in Harrisburg
After weeks back in session, Pennsylvania lawmakers push bills to end the 16th regular session. A measure cuts governor appointment counts needing Senate approval and lowers approval to a simple majority. Sen Nolan defends floor voting secrecy, earning criticism as autocratic given democratic norms.
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Silent influenza drifts across nations in silent wind
A drifting scourge, Spanish influenza, moves unseen from Europe to America as millions die. Across cities and battlefields the disease stalks families, with coffins marching beside wagons and Dwight D. Eisenhower serving in burial detail. A boy named Jack Mickley witnesses a world in mourning as music fades and the virus endures.
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Carter Pledges Aggressive Push for Independent Consumer Agency
Sylvia Porter notes President-elect Carter promises to back a proposed Independent Consumer Protection Agency aimed at giving consumers a voice in regulatory deliberations. Critics fear probes into sweetheart deals between regulators and regulated, while supporters see the ACA becoming law though key questions remain about handling individual complaints and public record procedures.
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Debate on a Consumer Advocacy Agency role and scope
The piece weighs creating an independent Consumer Advocacy Agency to protect consumers against possible anti consumer policies and to advise Congress on state and federal regulations. It compares options including integration with FTC or existing departments, and notes presidential contenders and diplomats reacting to consumer advocacy ideas amid broader political coverage.
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Foot in Mouth and Far Country Deals In One Column
Diplomatic missteps by Jack Anderson reveal friction with Chilean leaders over a private letter to Carter. In Washington a looming $5 billion loan for underdeveloped lands faces scrutiny as Treasury and House Banking Chair Henry Reuss protest delaying talks until after the new administration. Turkey holds 14,000 tons of opium straw, raising alarms about possible corruption and smuggling amid government inaction and watchdog oversight.
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Letter to editor questions accuracy of accident report
Corry Pennsylvania letter writer challenges the Carry Evening Journal account of her son Steve leaving the scene of an accident and being tracked by police. She defends his character, praises local police for fairness, and urges credit for responsible youths while noting the paper’s alleged mischaracterization.
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Unclear Road Trouble Contact List From Vague OCR
Fragmentary OCR shows a contact list for road troubles with legislators and PennDOT officials. Readable items include partial names and addresses in Harrisburg, a phone number, and scattered street names, making the exact contacts and actions unclear.
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