Smoke Sale Drop Affects Tax Picture
Harrisburg reports a forecast of a 3 percent cigarette tax revenue rise in Gov. Shafer’s next budget, but officials say this may not hold. Critics note trends show declines in cigarette tax revenue nationally and doubt Pennsylvania will see growth. The debate ties to a health program for youth and shifting tobacco use patterns amid updated state estimates.
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Bill O'Flaherty
National Tobacco Tax Council
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James Patterson
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State Budget Bureau
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Budget Bureau
Arthur Sampson
Vignettes Of History D. C. Kennedy An Illustrious Early Columbusite
A scan of D C Kennedy profiles a Columbus figure active in 19th century Quaker and Grange circles. It notes his role founding the Grange in Columbus, leading about 40 subordinate chapters, and serving as Justice of the Peace since 1570, plus positions with the Farmer's Exchange in Corry and the Free and Accepted Masons. The piece references family origins and local ties to Utica and Corry.
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Corry
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Sparta Students To Take Test Today
Twelve 9th grade Sparta merged school students will take the three hour National Educational Development Tests on Tuesday. Richard Dittman, guidance counselor, says the NEDT battery measures learning skills and will help identify strengths and weaknesses to aid educational and vocational planning. Howard Hughes buys 15 mining claims near the Utah border amid rising gold and silver prices, with no price disclosed.
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YMCA Calendar Week of February 17 Schedule Note
YMCA activities listed for Monday to Saturday include multiple age groups and sessions such as Prep Junior Practice 4 45 p m Hi Team Practice 6 p m and Family Swim evenings. Also shows buses, dances, and pool rentals with various times across Wattsburg Clymer Columbus and local branches. Car for sale appears in classifieds.
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Clymer
Columbus
Wattsburg
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