Auto Insurance Reform Seen by Court and Study Panels
A Middletown Press and Journal view argues current policies punish fault proof trials and costly litigation. It highlights high premiums, discriminatory rules, and insurer lawyer costs. Proposes Keeton and O Connell plan for a Basic Protection system where the motorist's company covers medical bills and lost earnings to cut lawsuits and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premums
Robert Keeton
Harvard
Jeffrey O'Connell
Ilinois
Middletown Press & Journal
Editorial Thought For Today on Vote Your Own Path
An opinion note urges readers to decide independently which political party to support cast a vote as they see fit and contribute their voice alongside others, emphasizing personal choice and civic participation in a free democracy.
Defeat Signals Floundering Over Susquehanna Pact in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg the Susquehanna River Basin Compact failed amid party splits. House Republicans backed the governor only weakly and eight votes short of passage. Key figures include Orville Snare, John Laudadio, Robert Wise, and Governor Shafer, with Democratic leaders largely supporting the strong version.
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Warrisburg
House of Representatives
Orville Snare
R-Huntingdon
House Conservation Committee
John Laudadio
D- Dennnette
Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Robert €. Wise
Williamsport
House
Appropriations Committee
Conservation
Pennsylvania
New York
Maryland
Shaler
Snare
Kenneth B. Lee
Lee A. Donaldson
Robert J. Butera
Republican Caucus
Mae W. Kernaghan
Republcan Caucus
Alvin C. Bush
Herbert Fineman
Messrs. Snare
Laudadio
Wise
Reid Benett
D-Sharpsville
Franklinbury
D-Sunbury
Tariff hearings heat up as big steel seeks quotas
Drew Pearson notes the looming tariff hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee as Big Steel pushes for import quotas on foreign steel from Japan and Western Europe. The piece criticizes past industry spending, highlights postwar market shifts, and calls out political entanglements involving Rep. Byrnes and Sen. Dodd, with NBC ties and a probe into TV violence coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Steel
Treasury
Japan
Europe
Congressional
Rep
John W. Byrnes
R-Wis
Cahents
Bobby Baker
Adam Clayton Powell
Powell
Congress
Byrnes
House
Ways and Means
Tom Dodd
D-Conn
Senate
It Happened In Corry 20 Years Ago June 18 1948
Corry Jamestown Mig Corp plant workers strike after a narrow 19 vote margin 150 to 131 with about 60 not voting. Stanford Hose Company reports 25 members registered for an 18 week fire school beginning next Wednesday night. American Legion Junior baseball loses 10 2 in league action as Part 11 tops them. Memorial Day plans underway with John Paulson guiding graveside decorations.
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Corry Jamestown
Stanford ‘Hose Company
Stanford Hose Company
John Paulson
Harvey's Rules for Hosting Visiting VIPs at Public Events
Paul Harvey offers practical guidelines for hosts of visiting politicians and public figures. Emphasizing smooth introductions, accessible stages, assigned hosts, proper lighting, and modesty on stage, the piece covers preparing for travel time zones, greeting guests, and avoiding discomfort for both guest and audience. It stresses clear closure after speeches and clean autograph practices.
Looking Back Great Sport Charm Bracelets And Yesterday
Hal Boyle reflects on past decades noting how charm bracelets symbolize memories for all ages. He contrasts youth play with adult nostalgia, recalling golf caps plus fours, city skylines, and simple pleasures like bubbles and mud pies. He recalls domestic life, courting porches, fudge making, and the era’s social norms. He mentions tuberculosis fear, Hoboes as knights of the road, and Calvin Coolidge’s presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hll
Mencken
Calvin Coolidge
Kfock
Today In History Snapshot For June 18
Key events on this date include 1778 British evacuation of Philadelphia across the Delaware into New Jersey during the American Revolution and 1812 US declaration of war against Britain. Also noted are Napoleon defeat in 1815, 1935 Hitler signing a treaty with Britain, Cherbourg capture in 1940, and 1943 Wavell named viceroy of India.
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Philadelphia
Delaware
New Jersey
United States
Britain
Adolf Hitler
Napoleon
Bonaparte
Cherbourg
Sir Archibald Wavell
India
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Shafer
Mason Denison
Harrisburg
Capitol
Bush
Govenor
House Chamber
State Chamber of Commerce
Drew Pearson
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Little
Austria
Dodd
James Boyd
NBC
Peter Kenney
American Steel Indus
Betty
Senators
Kenney
Boyd
Justice Department
Peter’ Kenney
Red Coach Inn
Hartford
Cahill
Corry
Fishionning
Curry American Legion
Yern Group
Johnstown Club
Canton
Paul Harvey
Chamber of Commerce
Harvey
Roberta
Hal Boyle
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