State lease scandal raises questions on owner ties to politics
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that two friends of Gov. Milton Shapp secured a 4.2 million state lease for a building later bought for 350 thousand. Eli Kramer and William Zurick financed the project, earning about 33 thousand monthly while the state pays and mortgage costs. The deal sparked concerns over potential political influence and taxpayer cost.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Milton Shapp
Eli Kramer
Harrisburg
William P. Zurick
Shamokin
Webb Printing Co
Webb
Warrington Press Ltd
Warrington Press
The
Inquirer
Kramer
Zurich
Shapp
Nixon coverup linked to Philadelphia attorney Gemmill
The piece alleges Kenneth Gemmill, a Philadelphia lawyer, directs a behind the scenes White House cover up over Nixon finances and a backdated deed tied to a $576000 tax deduction. It names Edward Morgan and Frank DeMarco admitting the backdating, with tax agents probing fraud and evasion. The article notes related money movements involving Howard Hughes and Bebe Rebozo. It also reflects on broader Watergate era corruption and mentions officials like Russell Peterson and Daniel Parker in reform roles.
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Washington
White House
Philadelphia
Kenneth Gemmill
Nixon
Edward Morgan
Frank DeMarco
Howard Hughes
Bebe Rebozo
Remembering better days and a hopeful business leader
The article recalls memory as a source of hope through hardships, cites Hoover’s relief work, and contrasts past daily life with modern times. It then profiles Donald Gaudion, new NAM chairman, as an optimistic leader from Sybron Corp. who sees current gloom as a prelude to brighter times and outlines his role.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
America
Welfare Board
Donald Gaudion
National Association of Manufacturers
NAM
Gaudion
Sybron Corp
Sybron
Moods of a democracy leader and diverse NAM backer
William von Berg’s adviser Gaudion expands NAM role and time for 15 other groups plus three bank and four industrial directorships. He stresses academia guiding social change, criticizes Babbitt labels, foresees short term economic chaos, values broad business responsibility, and argues citizens set demand while leaders fail to provide easy answers.
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William von Berg
NAM
Gaudion
Philosophers’ Club
University of Rochester
The
Out of Vietnam Yet Still Firing Wars Rage On
A critical reflection on the Vietnam conflict a year after the cease-fire notes ongoing casualties with about 12 000 South Vietnamese killed and 50 000 wounded. It argues power factions fail to achieve peace while Kissinger receives a Nobel and Nixon speaks in past tense. The piece laments enduring factional feuds and warns against future impulsiveness.
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Nixon
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Parker Pen Company
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