Low numbered license plates stir politics in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg former Gov Raymond P Shafer issued low number plates to political allies. When Gov Shapp took office he faced pressure to grant plates. He issued a second run numbered 1 through 200 with a state coat of arms, distinguishing them from Shafer plates. Citizens warned to beware of politically favored motorists and potential traffic jams.
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Raymond P. Shafer
Gov. Shapp
Shafer
Shapp
Parlez-Vous Français Misadventures in Paris
In Paris a traveler with six years of French study finds that classroom phrases fail in real life. A nail polish purchase turns into a chase for the right words like dissolvant while a wine label quest yields comic miscommunications that finally click.
Corry City Council approves paving petitions in June session
In Corry dome 5 1951 city council approved petitions for paving 1.51 miles of streets with the project costing about 23000 dollars. Class Day observed at Corry Senior High with a program and awards. A reunion honored first tenants at Fairhaven. Three locals leave for State College commencements. Atlantic and Pacific Tea consolidates two northside stores into a large market in the Cohen block north center street opening Saturday as a premier chain store in the area.
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Dome
Don Williams
Corry Senior High School
Bradley Baker
Chapin Dry
Cohen
North Center Street
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Army denial contradicted by secret Vietnam drug report
A covert Americal Division drug-suppression report alleges Viet Cong exploit drugged U.S. troops to attack weak points, recounting helicopter deaths and pot parties. The document, never meant for release, links drug use to fragging and My Lai-era misconduct, raising questions for Defense Secretary Laird.
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Americal Division
John Murphy
D-N.y
Defense
Mel Laird
Americal
My Lai
William Calley
Tax System Strains and Railroads Face Funding Pressure
An IRS commissioner seeks more funding, arguing budget cuts threaten billions in revenue and fairness. He notes complexity hurts taxpayers, calls for simplification, while urging Congress to resist further reductions. In New York, aAP coverage contrasts with railroads’ decline and their push for relief amid heavy regulation and credit squeeze.
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IRS
Congress
Railroads face clash over survival and government aid
The piece argues railroads move 41 percent of freight and risk shutdown if strikes occur. It discusses two solutions: loosening regulations with subsidies and loans, or government takeover. It rejects nationalization as too costly, noting experts warn taxpayers could bear 27 to 60 billion dollars, while urging recognition of railroads’ essential role and their call for fair treatment and support.
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U.S
Florida
ASTRO
America’s
Sound Transportation Review Organization
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