Short Course in World Affairs Not a Fix for Romney or Percy
The commentary argues Romney and Percy use quick junkets to appear informed on foreign affairs. It asserts such tours fail to provide real expertise and cites figures like Lodge, MacArthur, and Harriman as examples of true knowledge built over time. It warns future presidents must master world affairs beyond whirlwind trips.
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George Romney
Michigan
Sen
Charles Percy
Santa Claus
Mr. Romney
Mr. Percy
Tax Impasse Sheds Light on Lawmaker Loyalty Dilemma
Harrisburg notes reveal a six month tax stalemate as legislators wrestle between state needs and local district interests. Protesters urged against an 8.5 million tobacco levy while a lawmaker warned against soft drink taxes. The piece illustrates the tension between local constituencies and state-wide benefit in fiscal decisions.
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Capitol Hill
Corry Storm Highlights 1947 Blackout and Snow Drift
Corry endured a 50 minute blackout after a 33 000 volt line between Union City and Erie broke east of Elgin. A heavy snowstorm blanketed the area with drifts up to four to five feet disrupting bus and auto traffic.
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Corry
Union
City End
Elgin
Romney Politician's Wealth Shapes 1968 Race
Drew Pearson reports on presidential contenders wealth, noting Romney stands out for transparency. The piece traces incomes of major figures like Rockefeller Kennedy Nixon and Johnson, highlighting Romney's 12 year tax returns, charitable giving, and time off from American Motors.
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Romney
American Motors
Michigan
How to Become A Hippie In The 1960s Style Guide
A humorous mock guide lists counterculture tropes and tips for aspiring hippies. It mockingly covers fashion, behavior, and attitudes like beads, mysticism, avoiding parents, and provocative stunts, framed as satirical guidance from Jim Bishop.
Week in the Pennsylvania House spotlights grape price praise
A first term legislator recalls a hectic week in Harrisburg as the House backed Governor Shafer's tax package after hours of floor maneuvering. The speech lauding the Liquor Control Board for securing a $130 per ton price for Niagara grapes contrasted with a tense party caucus and late voting.
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Liquor Control Board
Niagara
New York State
Shafer
Erie
House
Senate
Ways and Means
Lombardy's
Camp Hill
Craig Truax
George Bloom
Kenneth Lee
Lee Donaldson
Pennsylvania
Capitol
John Mohr
Corry
Elgin
Wayne
Concord
Columbus
Spring Creek
Spartansburg
Union City
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Joe Dorsey
Collingdale
Santa Claus
Jim Gallen
Shillington
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Governor Ray
Doc” Long
Highway Department
Robert Bartlett
Corry Journal
Earl Cherry
Earl
Bartlett
Florida
Waterford
Fourth District
Craig
Harry Gring
Reinholds
Mary Anne
Harry
Today in History December 20 1967 highlights
On December 20 1967 several events are noted including the U S flag raised in New Orleans marking the Louisiana Purchase transfer from France to the United States the 1790 start of Pawtucket Rhode Island first successful American cotton mill the 1913 creation of the internal revenue system the 1860 secession of South Carolina and the 1880 illumination of Broadway New York known as The Great White Way plus the 1922 formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics by 14 republics.
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U.S
New Orleans
Louisiana Purchase
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
U.S. Congress
South Carolina
New York
Broadway
Ith
26Th
Russia
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
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Hospital For Crippled Children
City
Corry Union Gity Shrine Club
Corry Hotel
Drew Pearson
Washington
Eugene McCarthy
Richard ‘Nixon
Nixon
Gov. Nel
Rockefeller
Robert Kennedy
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Look Magazine
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Man
Veterans Administration
Jim Bishop
Hippie
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Ways and Means Committee
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