Pennsylvania billboard law seen as fair but costly
The state resisted a federal billboard control law to avoid losing 31 million dollars in highway funds. The law affects signs within 660 feet of rights of way on 9,200 miles of roads, making about 27,000 signs illegal. Compensation totals around 12 million, with state paying 3 million. federal funds cover the rest. Industrial zones see fewer removals. tourist signs stay under strict rules.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Uncle Sam
Kissinger lied to press says secret minutes reveal pro Pakistan bias
Washington minutes show President Nixon ordered a pro Pakistan stance and criticized aides for being soft on India. Kissinger reportedly pressed for cooling India ties and warned reporters he faced White House directions to avoid strengthening India. A crisis group tracked India Pakistan actions with emphasis on UN statements and possible budget moves. Also: Texas rancher and Humane Society join to save rare deer from hunters near Dallas Fort Worth airport site.
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Washington
White House
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Nixon
India
Texas
Humane Society of
United States
Corry Beavers Defeat Union City Bears in Narrow Win
Corry Beavers rally in the second half to topple the Union City Bears 47 to 38 in a Northwestern Pennsylvania basketball clash. The scene drew local spectators including many Corry Chamber of Commerce members at the Oscar Langer farm viewing a festive Christmas display on Wrightsville-Lottsville road. Also noted was a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Ivan Downey honoring guests from Boston and Mercer.
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Corry
Ivan Downey
Wayne Street
Joseph Davis
Roberta
Boston
Mass
Anna Eller
Mercer
Harold Lloyd
William Farnum
Tom Mix
Chester Conklin
Keystone Cops
Theda Bara
John Barrymore
John Gilbert
Clara Box
Charlie Chaplin
Rudolph Valentino
Pauline
Jane
Prayer for a New Year Reflection on mercy and shared responsibility
A reflective prayer decries human self destruction and division on the cusp of a new year. It laments greed pollution of nature and social fear, urging divine mercy and universal responsibility to reform individuals as new beginnings. The speaker asks for spiritual enrichment over material wealth and calls for a collective awakening to heal nations and communities.
Nostalgia in America Awakens Across Generations
Nostalgia thrives in the United States as young adults attend college events to hear old big bands and film legends. A postcard of memories appears in gifts and anecdotes, while readers reflect on enduring values, faith, and the search for meaning amid modern life.
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United States
Buffalo Bob
Howdy Doody
Clarabelle
Criswell
Jane McKnight
French Creek
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Forest Hopkins
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Hopkins
Corry Journal
By Jack Anderson
Washington Special Action Group
Helms
CIA
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Yahya
Dr. Kissinger
Mond
DePalma
Williams
AIO
U.S
Pakistan
A.C. Stone
Grapevine
Tex
Stone
Dallas-Forth Worth
Corry High Beavers
Den
Union City Bears
United States Senate
Richard $. Schweiker
R-Pa
Senate
Washington, D.C
Hugh Scot
R.pa
Milton Shapp
Josep P. Vigorita
Cannon House Ofice
R. Budd Dwyer
Honorable Forest Hopkins
Jim Bishop
Tower of Babel
New York
By Bill Eaton
Seaman
W.C. Fields
Humphrey Bogart
Mae West
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