Pennsylvania Considers Antitrust Law to Close Loophole
The article argues Pennsylvania relies on federal action for antitrust cases and notes a lack of a state criminal antitrust statute. It discusses recent convictions of six coal company executives for price conspiracy and civil treble damages suits, urging passage of a state law to enable local prosecutions and close the loophole.
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Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Commonwealth
Wer
Assembly fights blue laws and attorney general election
After three hours of debate the House voted 141 to 56 not to repeal Sunday blue laws. A mayor said he let places open, while Rep Matt Ryan urged repeal to curb municipal favoritism. The measure now faces the Pennsylvania Supreme Court as other bills advance.
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Linday
Matt Ryan
Border Counties
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Robert Kane
Senate
Pennsylvania
Kane
Shapp
William Lincolns
Licensing good or bad how it shapes public protection
A skeptical look at licensing across industries argues that gatekeeping often preserves power for existing players. Tests may not reflect actual work, and bars can be easily navigated or circumvented. FTC findings show cost gaps between licensed and unlicensed regions, prompting reform debates in radio, car, hearing aid, and repair sectors. Public safety remains unguaranteed, demanding vigilance.
Robin Williams rises from San Francisco to NBC Laugh-In
In a Westwood Comedy Store showcase, 24 year old Robin Williams from San Francisco was spotted by producer George Schlatter and signed for six NBC Laugh-In specials next season. Williams, Edinburgh born with Juilliard training, delivers freewheeling acts from a Russian character to improv and Shakespearean bits as he navigates a challenging LA rise.
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Robin Williams
San Francisco
George Schlatter
NBC
Westwood
Schlatter
Williams
Jonathon Winters
University of Moscow
Joey Statin
Edinburgh
Scotland
United States
New York
Juilliard School of Drama
Papaya Dulce
City of Angels
White House press corps clashes with Carter era openness
Jim Bishop surveys the White House beat under Jimmy Carter, describing a new era of access and scrutiny. Reporters, cameras, and briefcases crowd the corridor between the Mansion and Oval Office as Carter promises candor while press freedom and institutional tension rise.
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Nixon
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Carter
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Capitol Hill Maitre D Gunned Down in Washington
The body of restaurateur Alex Goodarzi, a social figure linked to Iranian Savak and rumored to have ties to Korean interests, was found in his car after being shot three times. Investigators note his role with elite clients and possible blackmail plans, while a list of Savak agents emerges alongside missing Army documents at Ft Meade.
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Goodara
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Rotunda
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