Inflation costs rise as crime maintenance drains budgets
The piece argues inflation hurts all taxpayers, highlighting Warren County as a graphic example. It notes the long term rise in prison maintenance costs from two dollars a day to sixty four, with Norman Moon's case illustrating the financial impact over decades and suggesting broader fiscal pressure on government.
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Allison D. Wade
Robert L. Wolfe
Norman Moon
Somerset State Hospital
Rockview Diagnostic and Classification Center
Agee debate rages over idealist or turncoat CIA critic
Top CIA officials weigh legal action against Philip Agee whose life in the agency and his book listing CIA colleagues in Latin America triggered harassment, threats, and prompting questions about motive. Agee claims Cuban ties and revolutionary support while denying KGB or Cuban intelligence debreifs. Our sources note surveillance and possible Cuban influence, with debate over whether charges exist if Agee remains abroad.
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Philip Agee
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Economy up or down by John Cunniff
New York AP reports mixed signs in the economy with savings and loan inflows rising, mutual funds and stocks improving, and falling interest rates. Inflation cools and housing looks brighter, but unemployment remains high and retail sales lag. Confidence wanes as leaders face Federal Reserve criticism and no active stimulus or tax rebates yet.
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Savings and Loan Associations
Federal Reserve Board
S&ls
le 5 Luce
Europe
United States
Famine warning and the fourth horseman of Apocalypse
A stark analysis warns of global hunger driven by inflation and unemployment. It argues three and a half billion cannot feed themselves, cites Rome food talks as doomed, and warns the United States as the fattest nation risks universal starvation if lifeboat ethics fail. It questions aid to starving nations and foresees rising world hunger and shifting demographics.
Road Troubles Prompt List Of Local Legislator Contacts
Area readers unhappy with PennDOT seek action by phone or mail. The list names Sen Budd Dwyer, Rep Forestmup, Jacob G Kassab, CP Saupe, and others with addresses and phone numbers in Harrisburg Meadville Erie and Franklin, detailing transportation offices and contact points.
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Sir Aine
Awards boom as TV topples old ceremony throne
TV is bullish on awards shows with at least six national programs slated this year. CBS will air the Grammy awards live from the Uris Theater with more than 50 categories. ABC plans the Academy of Country Music late night special, while NBC or CBS extend coverage, raising concerns from Bill Lowery that proliferation could erode traditional ceremonies.
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National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
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Dick Clark
Alan King
Lowery
Atlanta
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