Gannon Professors Earn Research Funds for Civil Service Studies
In Our Opinion our own civil service needs a probe. Four Gannon College faculty members receive research funds to examine varied fields including a political science study of the Japanese Civil Service Commission. The piece argues the U S and Japanese systems share flaws and cites delays in postmaster appointments and perceived favoritism.
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Kennedy Faction Fights to Bar an Incumbent Run
Drew Pearson outlines Kennedy family pressure to bar LBJ from renomination. Bobby Kennedy argues against a repeat bid, citing staff advice and fear of losing future chances. The piece notes Kennedy skeletons, Vietnam policy ties, and a potential Nixon win if Dems split. It also covers Navy politics over the USS New Jersey and Admiral Moorer’s actions.
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Bombshells and minimal action in Harrisburg House
A Harrisburg column notes Democrats press for quick action and investigations into state programs and agencies while Republicans push modernization plans. It cites leaders like Herbert Fineman and K Leroy Irvis, plus concerns over State College resignations and the Higher Education Assistance Agency.
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Fire guts home. two elderly sisters flee into night
About midnight on Route 6 near Galvin in the Pines a frame house burned, two elderly sisters escaped to the night, and two firemen were injured battling the blaze. The same issue notes 200 VFW members commemorating the 25th anniversary.
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Don Rickles a Cobra Tongue on Las Vegas Stage
Jim Bishop profiles Don Rickles as a sharp tongued comic with no script, performing at the Casbah Theatre Sahara Hotel. The piece details his rise from Jackson Heights roots to fame, his wife Barbara Skiar, daughter Mindy Beth, boxing idol Sugar Ray Robinson, and a career built on merciless sarcasm.
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Hal Boyle Quacks Preying On Arthritics
New York AP columnist Hal Boyle warns quacks target the 11 million people with arthritis, profiting from devices and remedies that don’t help. He notes broad variety of trivia and quotes, including facts about hunting color blindness and the sun’s heat, and observes Americans’ crowded living patterns, with 70 percent of people on one percent of land.
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