Public voices in regulation and Supreme Court rifts
Governor Milton Shapp proposes a Consumer Protection Bureau with legal and financial experts to represent the public before the PUC and other regulators, criticizing the commission as too pro industry. Inside the Supreme Court, dissension grows under Chief Justice Burger with reports of friction and personality clashes among Justices and calls for retirements.
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Hugo Black
William ©. Douglas
John Harlan
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Fred Vinson
Warren’s quiet victory reshaped the Supreme Court fortunes
The article details Warren’s private influence overJustices to end segregation and enforce one man one vote, contrasting Burger’s fragmented court. It notes Nixon’s later court reshaping, aiming for a tougher ideological balance amid intraparty dissension and lobbies.
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Felix Frankfurter
Hugo Black
Tom Clark
Stanley Reed
Robert Jackson
Warren
Jackson
Shapp Targets PUC Reform Amid Protests and Legal Grasp
The article notes Governor Shapp’s call for broader representation on the Public Utility Commission, criticizing four lawyers on the agency and urging at least one consumer protection expert. With three Republicans and one Democrat, and a new Shafer aide awaiting swearing in, terms run to 1981. A Democrat’s term ends April 1, and Shapp plans protective measures and more public hearings while press and public demand open executive sessions.
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PAC
Shafer
Senate
PUC
Lansdale North Penn
Corry high school musicians perform final rehearsal for concert
One hundred fifteen Corry area high school musicians complete their final rehearsal for tonight's concert the first of two presented by the Northwestern Pennsylvania District Orchestra. A ministerial association plan to close stores on Good Friday to allow merchants to attend the service at Presbyterian Church.
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Pennsylvania
Corry
Hoover Defies Critics Amid FBI Loyalty Appeal
The piece defends J Edgar Hoover against media and political attacks as vultures circle the FBI chief. It recalls past sensationalism, notes surveillance claims as unfounded, and lauds Hoover’s decade of service, highlighting Congress and public support for his integrity.
Tax package blame shifts to whole legislature
A heated week critiques both parties for overspending and blocking a tax package. The author argues no popular tax exists, condemns legislative inaction, highlights Republican amendments rejected by Democrats, and notes late night debate and a vote seen as solving a fiscal mess. The piece cites Governor Reagan and mentions welfare, education funding, and personal farmer concerns at Union.
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Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Kenneth Lee
Herb Fineman
Finermaan
Reagan
Shapp
Union
Dynamite sale laws urged to curb deadly thefts
Grass roots opinion in Cottage Grove urges rapid overhaul of laws governing dynamite as robberies aimed at collecting large sums threaten public safety. Editorial calls for news laws to protect consumers, shoppers, and others, arguing these changes could save hundreds of lives.
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