Nader backs hearings on government lawlessness in Congress
Ralph Nader says ad hoc hearings by the Black Caucus will document executive branch abuses in Medicare urban renewal pesticide rules food stamps and other programs. He cites GAO findings and says reforms like open information citizen rights and fair procedures are needed to curb official lawlessness and protect ordinary people.
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Bureau of Mines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Washington
FAA aide entwined with FAA officials and Resalab links
A Dallas based firm named Resalab courted FAA official John Mercer, a $36 000 a year administrator overseeing air traffic control projects. Their social circle included Resalab chairman James Lawson and president George Cramer. Mercer secured loans and travel funded by Knighton of Resalab, while Resalab held a multimillion dollar FAA study contract. A federal inquiry followed, Mercer resigned with pension rights, and a grand jury is hearing testimony.
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Knighton
John Mercer
Federal Aviation Administration
Resalah
James Lawson
George Cramer
Legal gambling debates across states urge cautious approach
The article surveys how states consider legalizing gambling amid welfare costs and crime concerns. It cites Hoover warnings about Las Vegass criminal ties, notes Britain’s rising lottery use, and mentions Nevadas $40 million annual take. It reports Carl Loeb urging federal legalization and nationalization of gambling.
Meerdink Furniture display area under construction
Carry 20 years ago June 13 1952 work began on a glass front display area for the Meerdink Furniture building at Smith and North Center. New Elmer C. Carrier Post 365 officers elected. John T Dempsey named commander. Mr and Mrs John Sheehan honored at a surprise party for their 25th anniversary. 40 years ago 1932 boxing license planned in Corry and St Edward High School to graduate 19. a long excerpt discusses gambling and Mayor Rizzo on legalizing betting and tax rules.
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Elmer C. Carrier
American Legion No. 365
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John T
Jack) Dempsey
Corry
Suitors not suitable
A New York reader vents about the incessant suitors for his nearly 19 year old daughter Tracy Ann. He praises their cleanliness and confidence, mocks the beard trend, notes the lack of candy or flowers, and jokes about lending money if a husband runs away. The piece uses humor to depict modern courtship from a father’s apologetic yet affectionate perspective.
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