Lottery as State Revenue Warns Against Dependence
An opinion piece argues state lotteries are a poor bet for citizens and a risky source of funds for aging benefits. A $75,805 study for the U S Law Enforcement Assistance Administration shows less than half the wagered money returns as prizes, while illegal gambling yields higher returns. The piece contends elderly aid could be funded with lower administrative costs via regular taxes, warning of potential bankruptcy if legislators rely further on lottery revenues.
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U.S. Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Pennsylvania
London commodity options scam warning for readers
A public advisory outlines how London commodity options work in futures markets and cautions readers about telephone swindles. It explains futures contracts, options to buy or sell, and the high risk of losing all invested money. The piece urges sophisticated understanding, ample funds to lose, and vigilant scrutiny for con artists.
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London
U.S
Con man profile targets sugar option scams in New York market
The article exposes aggressive pitches selling London commodity options to the public, detailing how brokers entice investors with claims of high, fast profits and minimal risk. It warns that commissions and fees erode gains and notes the difficulty of enforcing CFTC regulations.
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New York
Florida
Ohio
Midwest
West Coast
London
Better Business Bureau
Metropolitan
Dousie
Karl Lauby
The
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Wisconsin Ethics Board tightens nepotism rules
The state Ethics Board in Wisconsin adopts simple nepotism guidelines advising officials not to hire or promote relatives or urge others to do so. The article contrasts this with Pennsylvania where nepotism is common and cites William R Casper, former Democratic State Committee treasurer, who faced multiple relatives in state jobs and ongoing extortion and conspiracy charges.
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Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
William R. Casper
Democratic State Committee
Harrisburg
Casper
State Revenue Department
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Contact Details for U.S. and Pennsylvania Officials
The list provides addresses for U.S. Senate members Richard Schweiker and H John Heinz Jr in Washington, D C, Pennsylvania Governor Millan Smith in Harrisburg, Senator Budd Dwyer in Harrisburg, and U S Representatives Marc L Marks and Forest Hopkins in Washington D C and Harrisburg with a toll free governor line 1 800 932 0784.
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H. John Heinz Jr
Russell Senate
Washington, D.C
United States Representative Assembly
Marc L. Marks
Forest Hopkins
Longworth Building House
Harrisburg
Severe Schooling Is Forever Primary Education Crisis
Jim Bishop argues that primary schooling nears catastrophe as boards and teachers appear indifferent and many graduates enter with only minimal reading and math skills. He notes some dedicated teachers and motivated students, yet cites widespread underachievement and systemic neglect in recent decades.
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City College
New York
Education matters more than sports in building minds
The author argues that schooling should center on discipline and formation, not flashy activities. He recounts personal missteps, praises reading as nurture, and urges strong basics in mathematics and literacy, noting his daughters’ progress and his concern for widespread educational neglect.
Fatigued 18-Wheeler Drivers and Wasteful Postal Walkathons
A Washington report condemns fatigued truckers facing 70 hour weeks amid industry claims of safety despite weariness on highways. It captures postal supervisors shadowing carriers, costing taxpayers up to 50 thousand dollars weekly, and exposes Congress scrutiny of FCC regarding televised sports payoffs and network investigations.
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House Communications Subcommittee
FCC
Commission
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United States Senate
Richard S. Schweiker
R.pa
Senate
Millan Shape
R, Budd Dwyer
Jim Bishop
Kelly
Nancy Drew
Louisa May Alcott
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Tony Capaccio
Rack Anderson
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