Irvis Wins House Speakership in Pennsylvanian Shift
The passage notes Leroy Irvis is elected speaker of the Pennsylvania House succeeding Herbert Fineman, who faced conviction for accepting money to influence medical school admission. Republican floor leader Robert J. Butera endorses Irvis, calling him honest and morally sound, predicting constructive leadership for all Pennsylvanians.
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Anderson lawsuit and CIA intrigue loom in press freedom case
At 54 journalist Jack Anderson dominates syndication with 990 newspapers and ABC TV exposure. He sues the federal government for about $22 million claiming massive harassment, while CIA surveillance files reveal agents shadowing him during 1972. A New York jury recently ruled CIA privacy invasions against others, prompting curiosity over Andersons case.
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Con Men Profiles Highlight NYC Commodity Promoters
The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York flags several con men tied to the London commodity options market. One felon promoter, blocked by the CFTC, defrauded investors in a business opportunity scam and ran two prior schemes. Another man, registered as an associated person, faces a court order to return $96,000 and previously masterminded a $500,000 New Jersey scheme. He now seeks a partner to invest $10,000 with a promised high weekly salary.
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Profile of a con man and warning against scams
A Florida attorney general action targets a principal of an options firm with New York and Florida offices. The piece warns about con artists selling land resale tips and other schemes, urges due diligence, asks for references, and stresses knowing who you buy from. It also notes parallels to broader fraud networks and includes remarks from watchdogs about commodity options risks.
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Dress code critique spurs public education concerns
An opinion piece links lax school attire to declining discipline and literacy, highlighting educator warnings and personal accounts. It notes calls to actions for reform and cites costs of neat appearance, urging communities like Madison to reflect on their standards and outcomes.
Conrad Leads Charge to Bring Sheep Back on NBC
Conrad says five more Sheep scripts ordered and NBC negotiations with Universal continue. He bets the series returns midseason after a fan-backed campaign and strong national support despite a preemption and weak New York ratings. He cites fan mail and sales of Boyington memoir as signs of potential revival.
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