Right-to-know victory over college salary secrecy upheld
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Chief Justice Bell and Beaver County Judge Rowley ruled that individual salary records of community college employees are public records. The Ledger fought for three years to obtain the data, calling it a win for public transparency and accountability in government funded actions.
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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
James E. Rowley
Beaver County
Community College
White House pushes harsher drug law amid marijuana clash
The Nixon White House pressures Congress to pass two measures enabling tougher actions against marijuana violators. Aimed at enforcing an international drug control treaty and an enabling law, the push draws fire from HEW officials and highlights internal White House bets on a crackdown over legalization.
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Capitol Hill
Congress
U.S
HEW
Minnick
Senate Judiciary Committee
Help police by Paul Harvey reassignments and safety drives
The piece argues reassignment of two Gary Indiana policemen amid threats, notes Detroit’s failed street safety measures, cites Michigan Civil Rights Commission opposition to a decoy police unit, and critiques insufficient public support for law enforcement while urging citizen mobilization through civic groups to back police.
Rising food prices drive political tension for GOP
Rising wholesale food costs strain the Republican position as voters face higher groceries. The issue spans emotion and daily life, with families balancing budgeting and choices amid a shifting diet toward pricier, processed foods. Consumers may blame grocers, though retailers claim slim margins, making polls a likely outlet for public sentiment.
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New York
Stormiags
Corry approves school building plan with state funding promise
Officials of the State Department of Education pledged state aid totaling more than half of a 2.225 million dollar project if a local meeting next Monday approves 100 percent jointure. Beaver Club outlines fall program and a pre season football camp is scrapped. Auto traffic between Corry and Union City west of Range's Corners remains closed for months due to widening and repaying work. Mary Spiesman announces her sister's marriage to Raymond Sandburg set for June 29. Two Corry residents are bitten by dogs this morning, George Boyd by a airedale owned by Wesley Pearce and Robert Brown by a police dog owned by Dale Lillie.
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State Department of Education
Corry
Union City
Range’s Corners
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Wesley Pearce
Findley Lake
Robert Brown
Dale Lillie
King Street
Law Q and A on recoveries from negligent party
A reader asks if a judgment can reach the wife or heirs when the negligent party dies before settlement. Answer: no unless they were legally involved in the accident. A judgment could be obtained against the negligent party's estate if the injured party filed timely suit and won.
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