Public interest grows in racketeered business list
U S Attorney Thornburgh urges disclosure of racketeer tied businesses in western Pennsylvania. Changes in state leadership remove obstacles as Packel becomes attorney general. The Pennsylvania Crime Commission list names 375 legitimate firms with varied criminal ties, raising public concern over unknowingly aiding organized crime.
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Israel Packel
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Pennsylvania Crime Commission
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Frantic Navy Anthem Errors Face Wide Review
The Navy publishing venture on national anthems suffers from numerous false notes and misprints across entries from Deutschland Lied to the Polish hymn. Commander Owens battles to correct errors after Navy editors and errata sheets lag behind original scores. Battling Rep Bella Abzug pushes mass transit funding, seeking to siphon Highway Trust Fund money to relieve urban traffic.
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New York
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Corry developments announced for April 15 and more
Construction will begin April 15 on second of four units forming Corry Jamestown Mfg Corp plant No 3 on East Columbus Avenue near the east city line, announced by president David A. Hillstrom. Woolworth’s local store may adopt self service policies akin to grocery stores, while Miss Arsene Frantroth earned first chair in the All-State Orchestra. Corry Rod and Gun Club won Northwestern League title after beating Meadville Lions, and Miss Helen Jones was named manager of H M Reich Company store.
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Corry
Sharon
Meadville Lions
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H. M. Reich Company
Miss Jones
Law Question on Executor Ages Under New 1973 Act
A reader asks if an eighteen year old named in a will as executor can qualify to serve. A new law effective February 5, 1973 lowers the willmaking age to eighteen, authorizes guardianship at that age, and allows an eighteen year old to serve as executor of a decedent's estate.
Tax revolt plan from ex senator targets simplification
Former Oklahoma Senator Fred Harris advocates a citizens tax revolt to pressure Congress. He urges removing special interests and simplifying the tax system, proposing a flat 25 percent levy on personal income with no deductions. He envisions a reform movement and a reduced IRS burden for productive work.
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Fred Harris
Congress
Uncle Sam
No-fault insurance fights in Pennsylvania Constitution
William Beenbarger argues that the central battle over no fault auto insurance may not be in the legislature but in the Pennsylvania Constitution. The piece notes how no fault aims to curb lawsuits and speed payments, yet Article II, Section 18 may bar certain damages, risking severability and constitutional challenges that could endanger the program. The Shapp administration faces a tough choice between constitutional amendment and preserving no fault.
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Shapp
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