Federal revenue sharing seen as mixed effect in Pa counties
Early reports from Pennsylvania show federal revenue sharing lowers local taxes in some areas but funds do not align with top priorities. In a Department of Community Affairs poll, 33.3 percent of counties cut taxes in 1973, while only 2.5 percent allocated funds to health and social services. Local governments largely used money for administration, capital expenditures, transportation, and public safety, prompting debate on the plan’s efficacy. A separate confidential House Crime Committee report accuses horse racing of political payoffs and race fixing, noting weak security and schemes involving jockeys and counterfeited conditions, with concerns over industry integrity.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
House Crime Committee
Mafia in Racing Threats and Fixes Across States
A report catalogues Mafia influence in horse racing with figures like Raymond Patriarche and Carlos Marcello, noting hidden ownership through nominees and widespread payoffs to officials. It calls for federal penalties for race fixing, drugging, and forged pedigrees, plus interstate security, data banks, conflict laws, and standardized drug testing to curb abuses.
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Cosa Nostra Blue Bloods
Raymond Patriarche
New England
Gallo
Thomas Lucchese
New York
Anthony Zerilli
Detroit
Carlos Marcello
New Orleans
Diamond prices rise as women drive demand worldwide
New York AP reports rising diamond prices amid surge in female demand. Dun & Bradstreet data show high quality stones climbing from 1953 to 1963 and after, with Lazare Kaplan International noting further hikes to about 5 000 dollars. Kaplan links inflation fears and engagement rings to the trend, noting import growth from 194 million in 1961 to 627 million in 1972 and projected 1 billion in retail sales this year.
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Dun & Bradstreet
George Kaplan
Lazare Kaplan International
Japan
Germany
United States
Kaplan
Switzerland
Court blocks busing in Richmond ruling reshapes desegregation
A Richmond Supreme Court decision ends mandated busing for race balancing, signaling a shift toward local option and a colorblind approach. The ruling affects Detroit, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Denver, with nationwide implications as government and courts reframe desegregation efforts.
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Richmond
Supreme Court
Detroit
Memphis
Chattanooga
Denver
Abridgments and Choices on Education and Film
The speaker rejects long novels over 400 pages and diplomas that fail to boost earnings. The message hints at preferring practical, straightforward paths and minimal gore in media selections.
Corry 1953 traffic crash among Mead Ave and Eagle St crossings
In June 1953 a van loaded with empty milk cans was struck by an Erie Railroad diesel engine at Mead avenue or Eagle street crossings in Corry, spilling milk cans over about 150 feet. No injuries were reported. The piece also notes Esso price hikes, high school construction progress, railroad employment changes, a traveling accordion act, and a satirical closer listing common nuisances.
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Eagle Street
Michael Skales
R.D.3
Corry
Erie Railroad
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