Pa Guard Hamper Probe Sparks Senate Testimony
Harrisburg AP reporting that the Senate Military Affairs Committee plans to probe claims that Air National Guard officers blocked an inquiry into misuse of military equipment. Chairman John Sweeney signaled possible questioning of officers named in testimony and Gov. Shapp, with witnesses recounting roadblocks and letters to the governor. The probe centers on former Adjutant Gen. Harry Mier Jr. and allegations of personal use of aircraft, supposed record removal, and political interference.
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Senate Military Affairs Committee
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Sen. Sweeney
Gov
Shapp
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Edward Bollen
Sewickley
Allegheny County
Bollen
National Guard
Pittsburgh Air National Guard
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Heist
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House
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Justice Department
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Mier
Tfelt
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William Gallagher
Henry
Harold S. Irwin Jr
Irwin
Hershey Buried With High Honors At Arlington
General Lewis Blaine Hershey, longtime selective service chief who drafted 14.5 million men in three wars, was buried with joint services honors at Arlington National Cemetery. A horse drawn caisson carried the coffin in a parade with Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force and Coast Guard honor guards. Hershey, 73, died last Friday in Angola Indiana after a heart ailment. He retired in 1973 as the oldest active duty military man. He created the modern draft system before World War II.
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Lewis Blaine Hershey
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Air Force
Coast Guard
Joint Services
Hershey
Angola
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Ford Model T marks 50 years since production ended
DETROIT AP Henry Ford's Model TT called Tin Lizzie ended 50 years ago this Thursday. The Model T began in 1908 and ran until May 28, 1927, introducing mass production, the moving assembly line, and $5 daily wages. During its 19-year run Ford built 15,456,888 Model Ts. today officials estimate about 100,000 still in use and parts remain in catalogs and stores.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford
Equalizer taxes raise Corry school bills by five mills
Corry taxpayers face higher school taxes due to the Pennsylvania Equalization Board. Carry school taxes rise three mills, but the effective rate climbs toward five mills because unequal assessments across eight townships in three counties distort value. The district considers the equalizer the tool to standardize 10,000 dollar home values across Spartansburg Columbus and beyond.
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Rick Martin
Corry
Concord
Columbus
Union City
Mak
Spartansburg
Pennsylvania Equalization Board
Understanding the Old Equalizer and Your Tax Bill
The article criticizes the state tax equalizer detailing how it creates complexity for taxpayers. It explains a four step method to estimate your tax using county assessment, the equalization factor, 75 percent taxable amount, and the new millage set by the local board. It warns the system is hard to grasp and will remain in use for now.
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Erie
Warren
Crawford
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