License Suspension Should Not Favor Truck Drivers
In Harrisburg the House weighs a bill allowing suspended professional drivers to operate on a special license. The Senate backed it amid strong Teamsters lobbying, arguing truckers should not lose livelihoods for traffic infractions. Safety and the point system should guide changes, not occupation.
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FDA probes fluoride effects and recalls fluoridation debate
The FDA reevaluates fluoridation amid long standing controversy. Dr Edward Groth II questions past studies citing bias and lack of blind design while noting broad expert consensus on cavity prevention. Tepper says the concerns merit careful consideration and will not be ignored.
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Potatoes Can Fit Diets Says MSU Expert
A Michigan State University nutrition expert argues potatoes are moderate in calories when eaten with skin and not overloaded with toppings. Dr Portia Morris notes a spud has about 80 calories, but extra butter sour cream and gravies raise values, while potatoes provide vitamin C and minerals. Cooking water can wash away some vitamin C, but potatoes remain nutritious and versatile.
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Labor heating up as inflation cools uncertainly
Economists see wary signs of cooling inflation while labor tensions rise. Wages lag price gains, but hints of faster wage increases appear as 1974 contracts may include escalator clauses. Fed chief Burns hints at voluntary controls, yet labor resists. Unemployment may rise to 6 percent by year end, with jobless figures and work weeks under scrutiny.
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Oil industry guilty in Paul Harvey broadcast
In a Gautier style defense of oil, Paul Harvey declares the oil industry guilty of supplying ample fuel for homes, war efforts, and 1925 price levels. He notes unions, exploration costs, and foreign imports raising prices while profits dwindle for investors.
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House passes gas tax boost and no fault car insurance
The Pennsylvania House approved a one cent per gallon gas tax to raise 46.8 million for secondary road repairs, despite urban opposition. It also passed no fault auto insurance by a 158 to 16 vote, with victims receiving benefits from their own insurer within 30 days.
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