Safety glazing law signed to cut glass injuries statewide
Gov Milton J Shapp signed a safety glazing bill to require use of tempered glass in hazardous locations in homes, businesses and public buildings. The measure aims to reduce the 12000 yearly injuries from ordinary glass and targets doors, showers and enclosures with strict prohibition on non safety glazing. The act takes effect next year and received broad sponsorship including Lt Gov Ernest P Kline and lawmakers from Cumberland to Allegheny counties and Crawford.
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Milton J. Shapp
Journal
Ernest P. Kline
Shapp
State Department of Health
Nixon backs industry over public in federal appointments
The piece accuses President Nixon of easing business regulation while filling regulatory posts with industry-friendly figures. It cites Federal Power Commissioner Nassikas and discusses interest from Rush Moody and inquiries routed through Tom Sealy and the Liettke brothers of Pennzoil.
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Texas Oil and Utility
Moody's
Tom Sealy
Sealy
Liettke Brothers
Can and
Hugh
Pennzoil United
Nixon era graft fears threaten FPC appointments
The piece questions Moody's fitness for the FPC amid ties to Pennzoil and a windfall for the natural gas industry. It alleges Nixon favored private interests, cites GOP donations, and notes other administration appointments and a Pentagon security issue, painting a pattern of insider influence.
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Bobby Baker
Adam Clayton Powell
Nixon
Methadone Hope and Handguns Clash in Pennsylvania
Paul Harvey warns of heroin use among Vietnam veterans and heroin addicts in cities, praising methadone as a lifesaver while blasting gun-control bills. The piece quotes Dr. Cushman on methadone, cites treatment successes in New York and San Francisco, and argues for removing handguns first to curb crime and addiction.
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Commonwealth
Corry Aves Joint School Agreement Signed Last Night
The Corry Aves Joint School welcomed presidents and secretaries from Columbus Concord Spring Creek Wayne Township Elgin and Corry boards who signed articles of agreement covering operations of the secondary bevel schools. A luncheon followed with creamed turkey fruit salad and ice. J P Allison of the Erie Railroad said officials are actively pursuing a plan for a new passenger station in Corry.
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Corry Aves
Columbus
Concord
Spring Creek
Wayne Township
Elgin
Corry
Bevel
J.P. Allison
Erie Railroad
Oan
Law Q and A on Home Deductions and ID Card Rules
A reader asks about tax deductions for home repairs and improvements. The answer: routine maintenance costs are not deductible, but improvements can adjust the cost basis upon sale to reduce taxable gain. The second query asks if "over twenty-one" can replace exact age on IDs. Answer: driver licenses must show age per Bureau regulations. exact birth date may be required by issuing agencies. passports and other IDs follow agency rules where birth date requirements vary.
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Bureau of Motor Vehicles
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