Legalize gambling in Pa a risky bet says columnist
In a Greensburg Tribune-Review opinion the writer argues against legalized gambling until the Shapp administration cleans up the state lottery. Citing a projected 311.6 million balance and a 48.6 million deficit, the piece accuses officials of mismanagement and warns that legalization could bail out a flawed program. It questions data processing spending and notes only 42 cents of every lottery dollar aids seniors.
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Milton Shapp
James O. Whelan Jr
Cambria County
Whelan
Greensburg Tribune-Review
Treasury fund spent in secret, auditors miss control
Washington dollars pile in a $4 billion Exchange Stabilization Fund run with minimal Congress oversight. Treasury staff set spending, including CIA salaries and secret gold shipments, while GAO access remains limited. Despite assurances of control, investigators warn of a blank check style operation and evolving costs into 1977.
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The CB Radio Boom and Its Licensing Details
Sylvia Porter explains the Citizens Band radio craze with ten million sets in use and four million sold by 1975. Licensing costs four dollars for five years with no test, while Movin' On and trucker strikes fueled the craze and a surge in ownership across cars boats and homes.
CB radio basics and risks for hobbyists in 1970s guide
An article blends CB radio how-to with consumer tips. It covers costs of 2 and 10 channel sets from 130 to 800 dollars, antenna prices, brands like Pace, Johnson, Midland, and RCA, and cautions on service networks and FCC tolerance. It warns about theft, insurance, mounting, and safety notes, plus a brief civic report on a Philadelphia Bicentennial visit and a local elementary school's trip and fundraising.
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Valery Giscard d'Estaing
France
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Caplt Rotunda
Lawrence Park
Rep. Hopkins
Gettysburg
Legislative items show hikes, taxes, and legal changes
A broad digest notes proposed automatic hike passes subject to PAC notice, a 10 day advance requirement, and measures on tax methods, earned income tax phasing, and real estate tax adjustments. It covers bills from highway, rape law, statutory age changes, and welfare reforms, with actions by committees and governors and mentions requests to block military transfers and lyceum licensing shifts.
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Indiantown Gap
Steve Reed
Liquor Control Committe
Phildelphia
Senate
Eare
Public fear fuels debate on crime and death penalty
An article discusses Sampson seeking EDA aid via a Washington meeting, plus a broad survey showing rising support for capital punishment and fear after dark. It notes Gallup findings on crime victimization, public mood toward law enforcement, and the Supreme Court readiness to rule with a history of death penalty reforms across states.
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