Pennsylvania Blue Laws persist amid repeal debate
The Pennsylvania House rejected a repeal bill by 40 votes amid clashes over Sunday shopping, church influence, and urban and border-area support. The issue may go to the people if the state Supreme Court does not rule, with talk of placing the question on a statewide ballot.
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Louis Manderino
United States Supreme Court
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Ashbrook racial slur fuels House caucus dispute
Washington debate center on a controversial remark attributed to Rep. John Ashbrook. Witnesses recall him saying a phrase about murder investigations. Rep. Mitchell and the Black Caucus press for public disavowal while Rhodes reports Ashbrook denies the remark. Debate over race relations flares as Ashbrook offers to debate. Political patronage noted in Capitol Hill graft critique. A separate FTC action targets travel agents selling “psychic” surgery to the Philippines.
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House
John Rhodes
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Parren Mitchell
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Mitchell
Ashbrook
New FTC Power Could Help Consumers in Market Protections
The article explains the FTCs limited redress power and bureaucratic bargaining hurdles that leave many complaints unresolved. It notes an upcoming House bill promising a stronger consumer tool, aiming to curb major harms even when many cases yield little restitution.
FTC Amendments Act Would Allow Consumer Class Actions
A proposed bill titled The Federal Trade Commission Amendments Act of 1977 would authorize individuals and class members to sue firms for FTC rule violations, enabling damages without proving each injury. Supporters argue it helps recover losses and deters misconduct. opponents call it harassment and vague, favoring FTC enforcement only.
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FTC
Helst
PTC
Capitol Hill Patronage and Aftermath Include Luxuries and War Tales
A drafted report on congressional patronage portrays widespread hiring based on political pull across House offices, with hundreds of patronage jobs among doorkeepers and police. The piece also sketches Capitol leisure perks and a long wartime housing tale of two Brooklyn men Lebisch and Delehanty during wartime service, highlighting stark contrasts in character and fate.
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Satan
G O P Faces Need Fresh Faces in 1980 Debate
David King Features Syndicate reports Jim Bishop argues theGOP must present fresh, innovative ideas and new faces after Nixon and Ford era. He critiques Reagan’s tactic against Democrats, notes Carter’s rising approval, and warns against Me-Too politics while stressing two strong parties and disciplined governance.
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