In Our Opinion Political Power Fading
The old line political organization of party bosses may be fading as Milton Shapp defeats the Democratic machine in Pennsylvania. Media coverage and high campaign costs crippleed the party, with Shapp spending up to a million dollars of his own money. Robert Casey challenged Ray Shafer but failed to deliver a statewide win, while Philadelphia and Allegheny County machines underperformed. The Democratic machine faltered across major metros, leaving leaders asking what happened.
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Frank Smith
Philadelphia
Sen
Casey
David Morris
Allegheny County
Democratic Organization
Congressional tax forecasters predict booming economy and surpluses
The official staff for Congress foresees strong growth and rising incomes with a fiscal 1967 surplus, despite Wall Street doubts. They argue tax revenues will soar at current rates due to higher incomes and price increases, offsetting calls for tax hikes and deflation concerns. The outlook assumes continued expansion and a balanced 1966, with a smaller deficit than administration estimates.
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New York
Congress
Congressional
Wall Street
Joint House Senate Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
Administration
Joint Committee
Treasury
Truman Threatens Army Action Over Rail Crisis
President Truman prepared an ultimatum to Congress outlining the use of the Army to end the rail strike that halts traffic across the nation. A joint session was to hear him at 4 p.m. as 140,000,000 Americans faced the crisis, with rail lines in Corry and across the region remaining largely at a standstill. Lt. Col. Ross Fehlman is slated to command area National Guard units and Capt. Robert Bracken may lead Company A when reorganization completes. David Spencer, an eighth grade student, wins the Little Beaver contest with three first-place finishes in baseball throw, football punt, and pass.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Ross Fehlman
National Guard
Co. A
Corry
Robert Bracken
Marines
David Spencer
Loveland Field
Spencer
Lawrence Vanderhoof
Howard Goodwill
Teddy May
Corry selects Dewey as four year school chief
After a month long inquiry into 21 applicants Ralph Dewey was elected superintendent of Corry public schools for four years. The Corry Rotary hosted G A R veterans at Hotel Corry for a regular luncheon attended by 10 Civil War veterans. A survey into forming a Corry chamber of commerce will be undertaken by a committee to assess the need for reorganization. Vern Group, star for Ed Hiller's Erie pros last season, displayed strong form with Fairmont in the Mid Atlantic League, defeating Jeannette 101. Born May 23 at Corry Hospital, Gloria Faith Nielsen weighed eight pounds to Mr and Mrs Carl Nielsen of East South Street.
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Ralph 8. Dewey
Kane
Corry
G.A.R
Hotel Corry
Chamber of Commerce
Vern
Ed Hiller
Erie
Corry Hospital
Gloria Faith
Carl Nielsen
East South Street
Lederle Laboratories and the Science Behind Cures
A detailed portrait of Lederle Laboratories and its scientists across a landscape of 150 buildings near a central farm. It traces Dr. Lederle’s early work with horses and diphtheria antitoxin, the shift to animal research, and the modern mathematical, soil-sample driven hunt for antibiotics led by John T. Litchfield and Ira Ringler. The piece contrasts Berlin era trial and error with contemporary systematic testing in a vast research campus.
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Lederle
Lederle Laboratories
American Cyanamid
America
Abbott, Lilly
Park-Davis
Merck
Pfizer
Upjohn
Sunny Valley
Ira Ringler
Ringler
John T. Litchfield
Romeone
What Is The Law What Is The Law Q A Widow In SSI May Take Boarders
A widow receiving Social Security and a Veterans Administration pension may supplement income by taking in boarders if the payments are classified as rental income rather than payment for substantial services. The determination hinges on the facts. consult an attorney or the Social Security Administration for guidance.
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Veterans Administration
Social Security Administration
May 25 in History 1966 Highlights Around the World
On May 25 historical notes include Stonewall Jackson’s Winchester defeat in 1862, the dedication of New York’s St Patrick’s Cathedral in 1879, the first third rail electric rail service in 1903, Lima Peru air mail delivery to New York in 1929, Lincoln Tunnel third tube opening in 1957, and past and near-future space and defense concerns involving Kennedy era programs and Viet Nam events.
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Associated Press
Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Railroad
Lima
Peru
New York City
New York
Lincoln Tunnel
Earl Partridge
Senate
U.S
John F. Kennedy
Conress
Senator Theodore Green 96 Dies Remembered in Rhode Island
Drew Pearson recalls Theodore Francis Green a Rhode Island senator who died at 96. The piece notes his lifelong vigor, campaign ethics crusade, and landmark memory including meeting 16 presidents, plus the resignation decision of January 1958 when he chose to relinquish the Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairmanship while remaining a member.
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Washington
Rhode Island
Theodore Francis Green
United States
Rutherford B. Hayes
Theodore Francis
Lyndon
Senate Preparedness Committee
Green
LBJ
Providence Journal
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States of America
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Letters Policy For Publication In The Journal
Letters to the Letters column may be published without names and addresses. Opinions voiced in letters are not necessarily those of The Journal. The Journal reserves the right to edit for clarity and space and may decline publication without explanation.
Span of Your Health: Home care tips and medical Q&A
Dr Coleman answers reader questions on immediate cold treatment for painful bruises to reduce swelling and speed healing, canker sores causes and remedies, cirrhosis surgery via bypass, hernia trusses versus surgery, and managing anxiety with professional guidance. letters welcomed.
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Milton Shapp
Dems
Genevieve Blatt
Michael Musmanno
Hugh Scott
Miss Blatt
Shapp
Robert Casey
Ray Shafer
Lackawanna
Mets
Business Mirror
Sam Dawson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rowtinblue Meade, Inc
Fifth Avenue
York
Rad ‘Bonda Ee Buffainge Pale Pinup Phi Weightman
Deci AR Sansa
Jim Bishop
John Denton
H. J. White
H. Dearborn
Ho Tish Son Ae
James ‘Hood
Drew Pearson
Chester Arthur
President Arthur
Lyndon Johnson
Sen. Johnson
Johnson
Senator Green
Tye
Meone
Dr. Coleman
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