Schweiker presses for strong press freedom bill
Pennsylvania Senator Richard Schweiker endorsements a broad statutory newsman's privilege. He urges swift federal law to shield reporters from being used as government agents and to protect confidences. He argues First Amendment protections need reaffirmation and notes a 1973 session push on Senate Bill 34.
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Pennsylvania
Richard Schweiker
Sen. Schweiker
Senate
U.S. Supreme Court
Congress
Supreme Court
Don't confirm Pat Gray
Washington column accuses FBI acting director Pat Gray of political loyalty over expertise. It alleges Gray used the FBI to aid Nixon, conducted partisan tours, and suppressed or manipulated dossiers while clashing with reporters and influencing investigations and grand jury proceedings.
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Washington
Pat Gray
FBI
Gray
Himself
Senate
Nixon Gray
Secret of old age and Carlyle Hall’s long plan
A 97 year old portrait of Carlyle Hall born February 11 1875 and living at St. Joseph's Home Springfield Illinois. He shares his daily routine a sequence of bed exercises and breathing methods plus a seven paragraph daily prayer and prune juice test. Nellie Hawkins 105 years old sits nearby as the piece reflects on aging memory and the upcoming centenarian milestone.
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Jim
Carlyle Hall
St. Joseph’s
Springfield
Illinois
Budget Battle Promises Property Tax Cuts for Farms
The Senate plans a May 15 ballot on a budget proposal cutting farm land taxes and preserving farmland status. The group backs Rep. Bellomini and Rep. Yahn on provisions for vocational teachers, and farmers receiving compensation for culled crops. Debates include license timing, liquor rules, and PIDA funds for firemen, amid strikes and a groundhog day speech by Rep. Smith. House Bill 110 allowing 18 year olds to serve on juries also passed.
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Senate
Robert Bellomini
Paull Yahn
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Smith
Quarryville
Lancaster County
Carry Uncle Sam’s draft plans raise concerns locally
Local draft board revealed it will target 11 year olds for premduction examinations at New Cumberland depot on March 19. Corry High School crowned 1953 basketball queen Miss Rebecca Williams, chosen unanimously by students. A small birthday party for Ruth Merriman noted seven guests. City Council discussed safety signs for West Pleasant and Spring streets amid frequent accidents, plus a hospital funding petition for $6,000 and requests for 1954 aid. Public opinion on the Taj Mahal school bill varied. a tax reform proposal faces delay in the General Assembly, with notes on a nationwide property assessment reform and veterans day date.
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Uncle Sam
New Cumberland
Araft Board
Rebecca Williams
Corry Senior High School
Miss Williams
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Mark
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Big John
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Shapp
William Eckensberger
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Roger Fisher
Pat Gleason
Martin Mullen
Assemblyman Forest Hopkins
Game Commission
Darwid Hayes
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Carry
R. R. Merriman
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