PennDOT reform spurs firing of five workers
In our view only reform comes through Sherlock firing five PennDOT employees, three from Mercer County, amid criminal charges tied to their duties and suspensions for others. The editorial argues corruption and patronage have long tainted PennDOT, urging the secretary to separate politics from the department and give the effort time.
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Capitol Hill Scandal Whispers Grow Into Broad Reform Grievances
The piece argues that the Nixon era burglaries were only a symptom of wider Capitol Hill excesses. It claims lawmakers abuse payroll, stock holdings, side incomes, and perks while promising tax savings, notes expanding government, and suggests reform must start at home as voters demand ever more services for nothing.
How-to books surge in modern bookselling trend
A Barnes & Noble report notes how-to titles now account for about 30 percent of trade book sales, with a sharp rise in consumer oriented guidance on self-improvement and do it yourself topics. Len Riggio cites financial pressures and demand for affordable guidance as drivers, noting widespread availability across subjects.
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Do-It-Yourself Book Boom Shapes Modern Reading Habits
A Corry Evening Journal excerpt discusses a surge in how-to books across personal finance child psychology cookbooks health care home repairs and personal growth. It cites Barnes & Noble data showing hundreds of titles and notes shifts in reader interest amid Watergate era distrust of Wall Street and Washington. The piece links do it yourself trends to accessible guides for home projects finances and self improvement.
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Government energy report warns of environmental risks
A White House study criticized ERDA's energy projects as potentially unsafe. It flags synthetic gas plants using nickel catalysts and coal conversion producing cancer linked substances. EPA officials are accused of downplaying nitrosamines while urging caution before any national energy commitment.
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ERDA
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Mysterious disappearance and life insurance questions
A legal note discusses when a spouse may claim life insurance after a missing partner. Courts often rely on a presumption of death after seven years, but cases exist where earlier recognition occurs. The piece also cites environmental health concerns about nitrosamines, EPA monitoring delays, and industry ties in studies.
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