PUC under fire as Shapp seeks consumer protection overhaul
Governor Shapp vows a tougher public stance on utility regulation amid critiques that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission favors firms over consumers. He proposes a staff of legal and financial experts for the State Bureau of Consumer Protection to represent the public before PUC hearings and in court if needed, aiming to curb automatic rate hikes and surcharges.
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Advertising psychology colors and college protest rise
Covington Tennessee readers see how advertisers shape choices through color and label appeal as a “big secret” of free enterprise. Corry and Brockton papers note student protests shifting from Vietnam to environmental concerns, praising direct action.
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Crash tests cast doubt on 1971 car safety claims
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports 1971 models show front ends as vulnerable as 1969–70 cars. Ford Galaxie, Chevrolet Impala, and AMC Gremlin failed at five mph, with 73 more tests planned. Prices for crash parts have risen, hurting older car owners while firms defend price hikes.
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Pat Nixon and the First Lady in public life
Paul Harvey reflects on Pat Nixon's role as First Lady, praising her diplomacy, practicality, and independence. He contrasts private family dynamics with national duties, noting her fashion stance, her persona abroad, and her support for equal rights without aligning with liberation agitation. The piece shifts to New York essays on service, sincerity, and a hypothetical genie granting personal wishes.
What can I do for you quote from a reader’s note
A reader lists whimsical desires and possessions including a golden watch, Cinderella’s slipper, Excalibur, and a parade of fantasies. The voice grants a reflection on selfsufficiency and ends with a note requesting brief legible reader communications for publication, with signature and address.
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