What Kind of Nonsense in Harrisburg
An opinion piece criticizes Pennsylvania state government spending. It notes Republicans in the House used $35,000 of public funds to create three minute newsfilms for TV stations. The Bicentennial Commission allegedly spent $1.3 million on an ad in Reader's Digest. The column argues neither expenditure justified by any criteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Bicentennial Commission
Robert Butera
Seader
Pennsylvania
February Rants and Pennsylvanian Bicentennial Ad Critique
The speaker attacks GOP messaging and media handouts, questions a 1.3 million ad expenditure in Reader's Digest for bicentennial tourism, and criticizes the Pennsylvania Bicentennial Commission for squandered funds. The February commentary laments gloom, winter crises, and skepticism toward state spending and tourism claims.
February Deserves a Name Change Says Editorial
A reader letter contends February is a bleak month and proposes bold calendar reforms. It suggests moving Groundhog Day to January, celebrating Valentine’s Day in spring, and shifting Washington and Lincoln’s birthdays to July while abolishing arbitrary holiday dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Congress
Washington
Lincoln
Lincon
King of Prussia
Private Slaomes give Mia Ball ties
Weeden & Company moved its trading desks to Jersey City and dropped Ma Bell equipment for private system design by Interconnect Planning Corporation. The $1.6 million upgrade aims to save $1.8 million over 10 years, joining other firms in using non Bell gear. AT&T faces growing private-system competition and industry debate over service and antitrust issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weeden & Company
Jersey City
Iftet
Manhattan
Weeden
Interconnect Planning Corporation
IPC
Ma Bell
Reynalds Securities
White Weld
Republic National Bank
Bell
American Telephone & Telegraph
RCA
Bert Schroeder
At&t
Telronics
Leidesdorf & Company
Philip Laskaway
Melvin W. Silverstein
Teltranics
Ball plans 65 percent more canning lids in 1976
Ball Corporation of Muncie Indiana says it will produce and place at least 65 percent more replacement caps and lids for home canning in 1976 than in 1975. Two new lines start up to boost capacity, with three shifts daily at Ballcap and Id plants in Muncie and El Monte. Ball will allocate supplies equitably based on 1974 and 1975 shipments, addressing strong demand from northern states and government inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Corporation
Muncie
Indiana
William €. Hannah
Glass Containers
Vand
el Monte
California
Hannah
W. Stanley Stuart Jr
Consumer Products
Stuart
Pennsylvania Volunteer Fire Loan Fund Becomes Lawwork
Voters approved a 10 million bond last November to back low interest loans for volunteer fire rescue and ambulance units. Legislation would fund equipment upgrades and facility modernization with loans up to 50 percent of costs or set caps, repayable in five to ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
House
Wold
State Community Affairs Department
Bicentennial Call Amid Old Divide and New Unity
The piece reflects on historical divisions during America’s founding and contrasts them with modern Bicentennial unity. It cites Tories and Patriots, figures like Franklin and Jefferson, and warns against reconciliation efforts that could fragment resolve. It urges nationwide participation in the Bicentennial through local organizations and public celebration. It lists political figures and contact lines in Pennsylvania and national offices.
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Lord North
Atlantic
Continental Congress
Jefferson
Monticello
Great Britain
Franklin
Washington
London
States
America
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New York Telephone
Wall Street Journal
Ball
Jack K. Carmichael
Carmichael
THE
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Corry
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John Mckauantin
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George III
Benjamin Franklin
Colonies
England
George
United States Senate
Richard S. Schwelker
Millon Shapy
Senate
Washington, D.C
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United States Representative Assembly
Joseph F. Vigorita
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