Opinion: Wasteful State PR Expenditures Questioned
In Our Opinion the state spends too much on press aides and public relations officers across agencies. The Democratic leadership in the House hired two PR men, and many departments employ executives or secretaries for PR. Salaries total about 29 000 yearly plus 50 000 in extra costs, funded by taxpayers. The Journal argues it can rely on its Associated Press staff to publish worthy state information without extra taxpayer burden.
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Mergers prove a risk and defense rise in corporate takeovers
The report outlines a surge in mergers and hostile bids with 1,800 deals worth $23 billion last year. It cites strategies to avert takeovers including stock purchases, regulatory appeals, and cautious accounting, noting countermoves by firms like BF Goodrich.
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New York
Today in History March a 1969 events and notes
A mixed history column lists events on March a 1969 and earlier. It mentions riots in St. Petersburg marking a revolution, the 1765 Stamp Act passage, Oliver Wendell Holmes birth, Fremont's 1848 Calif expedition reach, New York dog licensing law, Rangoon capture in World War II, a 1959 Iraqi revolt attempt, Pope Paul VI dialogue call, Calumet mine disaster recovery, and other notes.
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Boston
John Charles Fremont
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Rangoon
Burma
Iraq
Abdul Karim Kassem
Pope Paull
Cormon
Calumet
Annenberg as ambassador stirs Anglo American tensions
Washington reports on the appointment of Walter Annenberg as ambassador to Britain. The piece notes the venerable line of American press figures in the role, questions Annenberg’s foreign interests, and recounts past race wire schemes and alleged ties to mob activity, with brief references to Nixon era diplomacy and Reagan.
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Daily Racing Form
Morning Telegraph
Annenberg
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ascot
London
Mon Tennis
Moe Annenberg
Moe
Annenbergs
Ragen
Chicago
J. David Stern
Philadelphia Record
Firemen Pension Law Passes Harrisburg For Corry
Corry notes a firemen pension fund approved by a bill in Harrisburg as of yesterday, applying to third class cities using tax money to support firefighter retirement. Also mentions local birthday observance for Carol and rural mail carrier George McDonald reporting wildlife sightings during Saturday deliveries.
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Harrisburg
George McDonald
Sam Stulz
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If Every Black Turned White Tonight
Paul Harvey argues that even if every Black person turned white, America would still face widespread issues. He highlights unemployment, dissent, moral decay, and social tensions across races, youth, and culture, asserting racial blame cannot fix the nation’s problems.
Corry readers ask about urban renewal projects
In a letter column aCorry reader questions renewal efforts in Corry and nearby Titusville Bradford and Erie, urging a public vote. The editor explains support for targeted urban renewal while noting official decisions and funding factors. It also addresses sewer work plans on Worth Street and surrounding streets with tentative timing.
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Erie
South Center Streets
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Worth Street
Smith Street
York and
Duane Streets
Ma- Ple Avenue
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