State Lottery Roots in Blue Law Era Spark Debate
Pennsylvania eyes a state lottery modeled after New Hampshire and New York to boost revenue with 30 percent for elderly tax relief, 45 percent as prizes, and 25 percent overhead. Critics urge removing earmarked funds to allow flexible use in the general fund. A Corry Area High School drug issue prompts calls for more action, with reform efforts focusing on relevance and dialogue alongside anti-drug programs.
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Pryor to 30 By Tim Pryor
An editorial column discusses school drug issues in Corry and community cooperation, highlighting ongoing investigations and the impact on local opinion, urging citizen involvement to deter youth drug use and improve prevention efforts. It also notes political turbulence surrounding ITT settlement disclosures and Kleindienst's statements amid a probe into the Justice Department.
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Richard W. McLaren
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ITT memo links Mitchell to convention deal and Beard memo
The article outlines a confidential ITT memo suggesting a settlement involving John Mitchell and ITT in exchange for cash support for the Republican convention. It cites Dita Beard admitting she arranged the deal, then ITT officials shredding files. Mitchell and Hushen deny or question details, while broader commentary critiques Women's Lib and political dynamics. The piece references a June 25 1971 memo with names including Nixon, Reinecke, Haldeman, Geneen, and Bill Merriam.
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Bob Haldemar
H.S
Hal) Geneen
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Bill) Merriam
Washington
Mrs. Beard
Women face bias and fatigue amid politics and life
The report highlights gendered strain and commentary on women's roles in society and leadership. It cites Nixon's remark about wives behind the throne in China and Meir's comment on men's presumed discrimination in bearing children, reflecting era attitudes and debates on equality.
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Debate over new central market system for securities trading
AP reports on SEC restructuring proposals that could dissolve major exchanges or transform them into a national stock corporation. Commissioner James J Needham predicts consolidation of all exchanges into one company with seats converted to shares, while exchanges worry about adapting to broad, open trading and unified reporting.
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Law on seven year absence and legal death
A court may declare a person legally dead after seven years absent with no contact. The absence from the last known residence supports a rebuttable presumption of death if a reasonable inquiry was made and no other explanation exists, unless a peril occurred earlier.
Corry Journal Readers Asked for Brief Signed Letters
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