Judges and salaries spark PA state judiciary critique
The Corry Journal argues Pennsylvania judges are well paid yet underperforming. It cites 350 state judges earning 40 000 to 52 000 and notes proposed increases to 55 000. The defunct Compensation Commission urged performance criteria tied to pay, including production per judge and time accounting, warning that without accountability the judiciary risks complacency.
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Pennsylvania
Common Pleas ‘Court
Supreme Court
Commonwealth Compensation Commission
State Supreme Court
Compensation Commission
Court of Law
Watches and family feuds over a Swiss watch bought in Hong Kong
A narrator recalls buying a large Swiss watch in Hong Kong for his father an umpire living in a two family house. Family disputes unfold between Adele and John and Anna as water leaks from upstairs into her kitchen. The watch misreads dates mocks cultural stereotypes and the father defends its value despite prodigious quirks and mockery.
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Dad
Adele
John
Anna
Florida tomato camp workers suffer debt bondage and squalor
A Florida tomato field report documents brutal camp life for migrant workers, with debt bonds to a harsh straw boss, meager meals, wine to dull pain, substandard housing, and no health care. Mosquitoes, snakes, cold nights, and scorched backs define daily toil while some residents fear retaliation if they speak out.
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Bernton
Reviving recycling in a changing economy
A discussion urges citizen action to boost recycling through a nationwide campaign. It highlights practicing recycled fibers in packaging, seeking supplier names, contacting managers, and engaging schools, stores, and supermarkets to adopt recycled content. It notes federal and state policy context and the growing need for metals, paper, and textiles recycling.
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Mighdell
NARI
Shapp Abdication Sparks Legislative Push In Pennsylvania
The Senate moves to curb gubernatorial influence by requiring hearings before nominations and granting five legislators power to pause executive agency rules. A study committee led by Sen. Frankisbury proposes major changes to the Public Utility Commission, seen as a landmark shift in state government and a test of legislative independence.
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Senate
Shapp
House
Special Study Committee
Sen
Frankisbury
Northumberland
Public Utility Commission
Pennsylvania Consumer Protection office network expanded
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection operates in six cities. Citizens can file complaints about shoddy goods or business practices by phone or mail. Nearest office in Erie at 919 State Street Room 203 Erie 16501 Phone 454-7124 area code B14.
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Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection
Bureau
Erie
State Street
Conay Evening Journal Publication Details
The Conay Evening Journal presents local news and notices with Associated Press content. Publication appears to list staff names and pricing, including subscription rates and delivery details, suggesting a historic newspaper page format and circulation notices.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Hal Bernton
Kaigh
Duda and Sons Agricultire
Austria
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Florida Rural Legal Services
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Bernion
Teling
United States
Sylvia Porter
Johnny
Sanctum Sanctorum
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America
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Harrisboro
General Assembly
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Philadelphia Inquirer
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Shope Seri Ion
CONAY
Sesige R. Sample
William 5. Exton
John McCaughlis
Associated Press
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