Economic tensions rise as government belts tighten
The piece argues about layoffs and the shifting tax burden between state and federal levels. It notes Gov Shapp plans to cut 2000 state jobs, the unemployment compensation shift, and local layoffs in Corry while the federal government offers to fund new positions. Despite bleak times, it predicts inflation cooling in 1975 and potential economic rebound. It also discusses a stock market surge with institutions and the public weighing risk versus preservation of assets as interest rates fall.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
James Needham
Market swings and public patience amid PennDOT road woes
Sharp market gains with 209 shares up from 186 last Friday spark excitement while public opinion remains unsettled and investors wary. Readers frustrated with PennDOT roads call for action and list lawmakers and officials in Harrisburg with phone numbers and addresses to contact.
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Penndot
Texas Watergate tale lingers in grand jury probe
A Dallas grand jury investigation spirals around Nelson Bunker Hunt and ties to Senator James Eastland amid a bungled wiretap. The probe links Hunt to delayed prosecutions, alleged payoffs, and Eastland’s claimed influence over the Justice Department and parole decisions.
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Washington
Watergate
Dallas
Nelson Bunker Hunt
Hunt
Texas
Senate
James Eastland
D-Miss
Justice Department
Eastland
Jsuthe
Department
Hunt Brothers
Mccann
Bunker
Parole Board
Bunker Hunt
John Curington
H.L. Hunt
Mississippi
I Know What I Know About John Bishop and His Father
A reminiscence by Jim Bishop recounts Big John the flirt aged 84 and a priestly confession scene. It notes the priest’s reaction, a humorous exchange over the Act of Contrition, and Big John’s indignation at aging. The piece ends with a mail from California and the author recalling his father as a pistol with charm.
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Big John
Dad
Joan
Jim
John
GOP plans three half hour TV specials to polish image
The Republican National Committee will air three half hour programs this spring to highlight GOP achievements. Mary Louise Smith said the aim is to repair public perception post Watergate and faltering economy. The format imitates 60 Minutes with news segments and guests, costing about 110k to 115k total, networks pricing May prime time around 90k to 100k per half hour.
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New York
Republican National Committee
GOP
Mary Louise Smith
Chicago
Washington, D.C
CBS
60 Minutes
Republic
GOP National Committee
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Ene
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