Welfare cuts spread as 22 states curb aid funds
A federal HEW survey shows 22 states trimming welfare. New York and Minnesota, long leaders in benefits, are among those cutting or planning reductions up to 20 percent. Alabama and Maine cut or ended programs while Rhode Island drops items. Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada and Oklahoma show increases.
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Youths on Welfare Boards Sought in Harrisburg Plan
Harrisburg AP The Public Welfare Department seeks younger members and relief clients on county boards of assistance. Secretary Wohlgemuth sent July 2 letters asking boards to nominate 10 candidates, five relief clients and five aged 21 to 30. Snyder notes boards vary by county and warns against potential bias or permanence of welfare.
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Richard A. Snyder
Lancaster
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Washington
Ask Court To Put Plumbers To Work
RIE-Contractors urged a federal court to end a two month strike by plumbers and pipefitters in Erie and part of Crawford counties and to send the contract dispute to a federal panel. Plaintiffs name Local 333 and several labor and labor-committee officials as defendants. A hearing is set for July 20 at 10 a.m. The strike began May 3.
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John T. Dunlop
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Gerald J. Weber
Shapp Cabinet Talks Budget Cuts and New Tax Plans
Harrisburg AP Gov Shapp convened his cabinet to discuss tax and budget problems amid indications of about 150 million in August tax notes. Officials said roughly 100 million could be shaved from a 3.3 billion plan while debates over school subsidies and GOP proposals continued.
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City Extends Offers to Police and Fire Departments
City and police union discuss terms after initial meeting with a broad gap remaining on police pay packages. Police seek 25 percent base pay rise plus fringe benefits, while firemen request six percent wage increase. City offers 8.2 percent for police and 7.2 percent for fire. Arbitration likely for police. fire poised for settlement. Attorney Walsh to review city proposal. last year’s talks ended in AAA arbitration.
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Joseph Walsh
Erie
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No, The State Can't Just Refund Tax A Technicality
A technicality in Pennsylvania law stops the state treasurer from refunding $135 million collected under an illegal state income tax. Grace Sloan's aide says the Board of Finance and Revenue must seek General Assembly approval to appropriate the funds. A provision for tax credits may appear in a future tax law.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
George Ibush
Commonwealth
Grace Sloan
Journal
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General Assembly
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Board of Finance and Revenue
Nixon Abandons Target as Inflation Takes Priority
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration has dropped its 1.065 trillion GNP target for the year, saying pursuit could spur inflation. Council of Economic Advisers chief Paul McCracken warned that pushing growth now risks reviving inflation while unemployment may still fall slowly. He noted the Fed will keep easier money, but moderating. The move reflects a shift to tame inflation over further stimulus despite past forecasts.
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Quake Kills 32 in Central Chile Prompting Emergency Zone
A powerful earthquake struck central Chile killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 160 as tremors were felt across Argentina. Government officials warned the toll could rise, provinces were declared emergency zones, and President Allende urged calm while planning a helicopter tour of the disaster area. The epicenter was near Valparaiso, about 60 miles northwest of Santiago, with readings up to 10 on the local scale.
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Chile
Jose Toha
Argentina
Alaska
Salvador Allende
Valparaiso
State Fuel Tax Delays Cause Local Borrowing and Delays
State fuel tax payments to local subdivisions were delayed, forcing Columbus Township to borrow 915,000 to cover projects. Columbus, Concord, and Wayne Townships faced postponed work while Corry city received 30,758. state law requires at least a quarter of funds for new construction or labor.
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