Mail order cigarettes and taxes spark questionable crackdowns
A Pennsylvania tax crackdown targets mail order cigarettes from states like North Carolina, noting $241 in collected taxes amid debates over enforcement costs and fairness. The piece also questions tax rules on cross state car purchases and alcohol, likening it to a Europe-like border system and ending with a report on prison abuse rumors and a cat-killing account at Chillicothe Correctional Institute.
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Bureau of Cigarette and Beverage Taxes
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Bureau
Secretary of Revenue
Warner M. Depuy
Department of Revenue
Postal Department
California
Commonwealth
United States
Europe
Prison Nurse Murders Highlight Prison Abuse Scandals
A column details alleged sexual abuse and killings by an inmate nurse at Chillicothe and misconduct by guards, with multiple victims cited. It references autopsy conclusions, survivor testimonies, and administrative resistance while noting broader scrutiny of corrections and a federal missile scientist retirement dispute.
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James Bray
The Phone Call Ends A Quiet Night With Drama
In a Philadelphia home Sophie Cahn and her husband Milton face an anonymous late night call. A young woman accuses Milton of sleeping with her, sparking jealousy fear and a plan to involve police as the couple reflects on trust and aging. The incident unsettles them amid a quiet neighborhood scene.
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Sophie Cahn
Philadelphia
Sophie
Bob
Hadassah
Selective Service Board
Cairns
Mr. Cahn
Questionable Ad Campaigns Highlight Measurement Flaws
The article argues many campaigns fail to state measurable objectives or tie proofs to those goals. It cites 153 of 135 cases with vague aims, 21 cases with unidentified audiences, and 155 instances where proofs do not relate to objectives, using a fruit drink campaign as an example.
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New York
Wes
Steuart Henderson Britt
Sree Aniesse
Journal of Advertising Research
Britt
Agendia
Eerap
Corry 1950 recall and employment notes in brief
In Corry on July 8 1950 local employment activity showed a healthy economy with 65 people placed in jobs during June per Stewart Long. The issue notes a pending recall to duty for two days and mentions a Flying Circus visit with planes slated to fly over the city from a leased field near Shumsky farm. City Council plans tighter street repair controls on utility openings after excavations, with Derby Day two weeks away and a Box Car Derby set for July 24 on South Canter street hill. 46 applications have been received.
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Stewart Long
Shumsky Farm
Ere A Siee Yretanesa
Ceateey
Canter Street Hill
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