State budget on time but legislature earns low marks
Rep Forest Hopkins notes the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the budget on time this year, his fourth term nearing a fifth. He argues the body is inefficient, overly partisan, and too large, doing a disservice to taxpayers while serving lawmakers and parties.
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Commonwealth
What is the Law
A reader questions how debts are paid when a person dies leaving property. Heirs may pay debts from their funds under certain circumstances, but insufficient assets can force sale. The piece also covers tenants by the entirety, liens for child support, and court actions to enforce support orders in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
Oilmen oppose US policy warning on Middle East oil
Four American oil chairmen of Exxon Mobil Texaco and Standard of California drafted a memo to President Nixon on October 12 urging restraint on Israel military aid and warning of Saudi and Kuwait oil cutbacks. The memo warned of a potential petroleum crisis and cited Saudi king Faisal’s embargo, tied to Aramco interests, while noting potential consequences for US defenses.
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J.K. Jamieson
Rawleigh Warner Jr
M.F. Granville
Otto N. Miller
Murder and mystery swirl around Larry Fay on Broadway
A sprawling, vivid portrait of mob figure Larry Fay, his businesses and violent end unfolds with colorful characters. The tale spins through New York’s Broadway precincts, including Neal Lang, Zip, and a web of Mahoney suspects as the case drags through the morgue and police files.
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Mahoney
Neal Lang
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Fay
Citicorp notes offer 9.7 percent with guaranteed terms
The novel financing move by Citicorp, not First National City Bank, promises 9.7 percent yields well above bank rates. Funds become available to the bank as if raised by itself, with guarantees until June 1 1975 and floating rate thereafter. Redeemable from June 1 1976 in six month intervals, starting with $5,000 minimum and $1,000 denominations for investors, attracting moneyed interest amid a tight-money era.
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