State Senate Faces Long Fiery Debate On Tax Plan
In Harrisburg a heated Senate floor session debated a 1.5 billion dollar tax package adding a 5 percent income tax retroactive to January 1. Democratic leaders vow to push the bill to Governor Shapp's desk by Thursday night amid ongoing amendments and party splits.
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Nixon asks Dem panel for debt limit hike
Washington AP report on Nixon administration seeking a $40 billion increase in the federal debt limit to $435 billion before a House Ways and Means Committee dominated by Democrats. Connally leads the plea amid partisan scrutiny and debate on debt ceilings and fiscal policy.
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Federal agents probe wire tapping network involving officials
Federal investigators indicated on Tuesday that suspected activities may involve politicians private investigative agencies and racketeers. Thornburgh warned individual rights are under stress and illegal snooping is a growing threat. The government asserts it has right to court authorized tapping of organized crime figures and to prosecute illegal snooping.
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The Great Pothole Photo Staged Yet Hindered
Journal photo team planned a staged scene at a pothole on North Center and West Street but PennDOT patching crews interrupted the shoot. A Reed's Dress Shop wig and hands were used for the scene depicting a woman neck deep in a pothole, but the production never began.
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U.S. Factories Struggle to Expand Amid Auto Strike Fallout
Washington report shows January industrial production up only seven tenths of a percent, hampered by last fall's General Motors strike. Excluding autos, output fell in TVs appliances equipment and aircraft while auto snapback and steel gains offer cautious optimism. The Fed signals readiness to ease money policy to aid expansion as Nixon aims for stronger growth and higher GDP.
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Evins Backing Feds Brings Billions to Smithville Area
In a case study of U S Representative Joe Evins a Tennessee Democrat with 24 years on appropriations panels directs federal funds into his district. Non defense outlays for fiscal 1969 reached 527 million, far above the national district average, with Model Cities designation aiding Evins favored locales and Oak Ridge AEC facilities pumping 300 million annually into the district.
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Pye
Fire Protection Here Called Adequate In Underwriter Report
The Middle Department Association of Fire Underwriters inspected local facilities and found the city adequately protected against fire. The report notes strong enforcement by the housing officer and recent City Council ordinances enabling code enforcement. Overall ratings place water supply as good to very good, with high value districts proving ample fire flow.
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CHEER, Inc. Eighth Birthday Party Set in Corry
CHEER, Inc. plans its eighth birthday celebration at the Corry Elks Lodge on Friday night inviting all supporters since inception. The Overcomers Club members, about 150, will attend with CHEER president Mrs Norman Tarbell noting the roster includes past organizational meeting names. The second floor ballroom hosts films and a magician from Erie for The Overcomers with refreshments to follow. Parking will be arranged at Ajax Iron Works lot and the former A and P site.
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