Gas tax proposal eyed as percentage levy
In our opinion the Shapp administration favors a percentage gasoline tax rather than a cents-per-gallon rate, possibly 20 percent or more. Revenue would rise with wholesale prices and fall when prices drop, risking more spending as funds grow. A bare bones operation in the transportation department is urged before any automatic tax increase is considered.
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Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Legislature Passes Philadelphia Bond Bill Amid School Crisis
Assembly backs a 50 million borrowing power for Philadelphia to avert school closures on November 1. The vote was tight at 102 in favor. A study of Philadelphia schools was ordered while lawmakers consider loan approval, with GOP critic H Jack Seltzer mocking the measure.
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Phidelphia
Philadelphia
Philly
Bite mark juries and tax talk in a sharp column
A humorous legal feature discusses bite mark evidence in court, citing cases where dental impressions aided or misled juries. It contrasts dentition ID with fingerprints, notes court acceptances, and links to tax advice from EF Hutton. The piece blends a public service legal Q and A with a tax IQ checklist for readers.
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Ef, Hutton & Co
Tax tips and tax shelter myths quiz recap
A reader quiz reviews common tax ideas from the era noting real estate as a shelter, deductibility of mortgage interest, and the 1876 act benefits for seniors selling homes. It lists true false items on educational deductions, gift taxes, IRAs, and gift amounts, ending with an offer for a free tax tips booklet from E F Hutton.
New County Leadership Promises Change in Corry
Retrospect notes Robbie Robison will lead the county with Richard Nygaard backing Corry as district six councilman. They pledge to clean up county government and boost public involvement, proposing village meetings beyond Erie. Corry voters expect real action as three new city councilors and a new mayor take office.
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Robbie Robison
Richard Nygaard
Corry
Robison
Nygaard
Carter Awakens to Political Realities in White House
President Carter, focused on crisis issues like energy and the Panama Canal, faces party pressure as he moves to engage Democratic leaders. His advisers push a tougher, more partisan stance while maintaining hiring independence for department heads amid early administration missteps.
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Hamilton Jordan
White House
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Panama Canal
Jimmy Carter
Washington
Congress
Democratic Party
Meeting of Minds aims to spark thought on PBS
Steve Allen plans a second season of Meeting of Minds a six episode one hour series featuring actors as historic figures from Florence Nightingale to Thomas Paine to discuss their times and issues The show will air on Public Broadcasting Service stations and is written and produced by Allen at KCET Los Angeles The project evolved after NBC rejected the idea in 1959 and after Emmy recognition in local markets Allen pursued PBS where executives initially rejected it before KCET production began
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Meeting of Minds
Public Broadcasting Service
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Marquis de Sade
KCET
Pacifica
Westinghouse Group
Cleopatra
Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Paine
Theodore Roosevelt
Evening Journal Ad Rates and Contact Details
The Coary Evening Journal lists publisher George R. Sample and staff, with Associated Press dispatches. Rates cited include mail subscriptions at $20 annually and carrier delivery at $1 per week, plus advertising rates available upon request. The notice notes receiving and republication rights for focal news.
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