Damaged Cars Sold as New Spark Public Outcry
Truckers claim clobbered autos are patched and sold as new to consumers with no disclosure. They plan a suit against a major auto transporter. Navy overspend report blamed mismanagement, with Adm Finneran and others spared serious discipline. Congress to hear Turner questions. Greece posting noted. White House pushes U.S. made goods and subway car bids abroad cite Brazil steel frames.
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Nixon
Althensis
Congress
Thea
Wif
Mark Russell
FBI
Pat Gray
Russell
Senate Judiciary
James Eastland
D-Miss
Washington, D.C
Brazil
Lawyers in Legislature Raise Conflict of Interest Debate
The rising number of lawyers in state lawmaking chambers prompts questions about conflicts of interest. Critics say lawyers favor lawsuits and self benefit, citing no fault auto insurance as an example, while defenders blame lack of better bills. The column notes former roles blur lines with court work and private practice, and predicts more lawyers seeking elective offices as pay rises.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
House
Lights at Center and Main tied to railroad gates
Corry officials including G A Cartwright and RG Appleton approve a traffic light setup at Center and Main to link with automatic railroad crossing gates. The move follows local traffic and safety concerns as the city plans modernization.
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G. A. Cartwright
RG. Appleton
Koontz Equipment Company
Money and misers in Joe's Stone Crabs tale
A speaker recalls people who mismanage wealth and fame in humorous vignettes from Elliott Roosevelt to Rocky Marciano. Stories reveal how money corrupts, corrupts families, and tests loyalty as figures like Mark Hellinger and Welter Winchell navigate fortune, debt, and dignity in a roaming, gossiping chat over drinks.
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Joe’s
Jesse Weiss
Elliott Roosevelt
Danger Looms as Growth Stocks Dominate Markets Says Wright
Wright Investors' Service warns of concentration in 1972 ending Dow components and famous name growth stocks priced high. John Wright foresees a 1973 reckoning as institutions hold disproportionate bets on 17 superstocks representing the NYSE’s top holdings. Institutional Investor plans a 1500-manager conference to scrutinize these equities.
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Pension
Wright Investors’ Service
Dow Jones
Wright
John Wright
New York
Institutional Investor
New York Stock Exchange
Mbach Bos
Meadvill High School faces damage after break-in
Report indicates Meadvill High School suffered property damage when business drawers were pried open during a CAE week incident. Authorities have begun an initial assessment as school officials review security measures and potential losses.
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Knz
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Rocky Marciano
Bernie Castro
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