Clear and Present Danger of Bail Reform Debate
Opinion argues bail reform is a constitutional risk as criminals on bail may reoffend. Denying bail risks unjust imprisonment. court delays and legal flaws leave dangerous gaps. Calls for careful reform to protect public safety without punishing the innocent.
Nixon ends military cutbacks and boosts budget
President Nixon halts military reductions and proposes increased funding for the Army Navy and Air Force. Budget priorities favor defense to counter the Soviet threat with more ships bombers missiles and hardened missile sites. By 1978 warheads rise doubling to 8200 while SE Asia sorties rise 50 percent.
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Law on unsolicited mail gifts and political notes
Unsolicited articles sent by mail are considered gifts to recipients who may use or discard them without obligation, unless there was a prior agreement to pay. The piece also mentions ethics probes, political figures, and anecdotes about Lockheed and a Senate retirement bill proposal, with commentary on representation in Hartke’s staff.
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Hartke
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Vance Hartke
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Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Overpaid Insurance Rates From Old Weight Ratings
Thousands pay higher premiums due to forgotten weight ratings from decades past. Insurers now suggest reconsideration. obesity corrections can reduce extra charges in a year, with potential substantial savings on policies. Agents’ negligence or lost files contribute to continued overpayments, even as improved health alters insurability.
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New York
Kenneth Brandon
Aetna Life & Casualty
Brandon
Radio comment on youth voting and alcohol laws in Pennsylvania
The piece critiques how pollsters treat reformers and malcontents while examining Pennsylvania’s 18 vote and alcohol law. It notes the legislature allowed 18 year olds to vote but rejected a drinking bill, suggesting motives include anticipating youth votes or parental safety concerns in border states. It questions whether 18 year olds are trusted to vote yet barred from drinking.
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Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Ohio
New York
Pryor to 30
The piece argues for lowering or challenging the 18 to 21 drinking-age law, urging parents to push change through courts or elections. It suggests voter power could influence legislation, notes campaigns against lawmakers who opposed the bill, and critiques media sensationalism and youth culture. Shop Your Corry Stores.
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