Pennsylvania Faces Debate On Graduated Income Tax
The uniformity clause prevents a state wide graduated income tax, but lawmakers push hearings across the Commonwealth to amend the constitution. Supporters say fairness favors higher earners, opponents warn of loopholes and higher spending. passage would require legislative approval in two sessions and a statewide referendum.
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Pennsylvania
Milton J. Shapp
Shapp
General Assembly
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
House Finance Committee
Commonwealth
John Brunner
Washington
Finance Committee
Brunner
FBI conflict of interest and past misconduct at top levels
Washington The FBI has long enforced strict ethics for its agents yet history shows violations by leaders. The piece details J Edgar Hoover and Clyde Tolson using agents for personal gains, lavish travel and questionable tax and estate dealings. It also covers later figures like Clarence Kelley and Prudential ties, plus ongoing public notices about PennDOT.
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Hoover
Tolson
FBI
Albert Gunsser
Texas
Louisiana
Kansas
Gunsser
Arizona's state money earns big on short term cash
Paul Harvey cites New York City's red ink and praises Arizona for investing state funds rather than letting money idle. Bart Fleming leads a 12 person treasury that channels $19 million annually into CDs, banks, and short term securities, with overnight deposits common. By 1971 income reached $6.7 million, becoming a major non tax revenue source. Taxpayers should demand cash flow use to offset rising government costs and safeguard safety.
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State of
Arizona
Bart Fleming
Letters spark debate on offshore oil revenue sharing
In a letter to the editor, critics challenge columnist Anderson on offshore oil royalties and federal involvement. They argue 16 2/3 percent goes to the Federal Treasury, with most of the rest funding operations and future exploration. The author accuses Anderson of omitting favorable facts and bias toward a government oil corporation.
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Federal Treasury
Anderson
Jack
Jack Anderson
U.S. Treasury
Tiger in the hallways of industry 1960s to 1970s rise
A Michigan State University management professor says young ambitious managers aged 30 to 35 face a staged ascent blocked by an immobile older layer amid a slower 1970s economy. He calls the rising generation tigers pushing for upward mobility to cope with inflation and family costs. He notes framed by liquidity and ambition, these leaders may be misjudged as just squares by others.
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New York
Eugene Jennings
Michigan State University
Jennings
Corry Evening Journal notices and pricing details
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff roles and rights while detailing mail and carrier subscription rates. It indicates annual and weekly pricing, advance payment terms, and advertising sales information. The notice reflects publishing norms and territorial restrictions typical of the era.
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Corry Evewing Journal
South Street
Corry
Gorge R. Semple
William Si Eaton
John McLaughlin
Associated
Mall
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Corry Journal
J. Edgar Hoover
Clint Murchison
L. Patrick Gray II
Clarence Kelley
New York City
Waldorf Astoria
Kelley
Thomas Jenkins
Thomas Feeney
Prudential Insurance Company
Feeney
Jenkins
Prudential
Clyde Tolson
By Jack Anderson
Fromer
John Mohr
Clyde
J. Edgar Hoover Foundation
Carry Area
Penndot
R. Budd Dwyer
Harrisburg
Meadville
Canter Street
Rep
Forest Hopkins
Capitol Building
West Main Star
Jacob G. Katsa
Secretary of Transportation
Marcisburg
Bert
Franklin
Vincent Kennerknecht
Erie County
Erie
Mohr
Purina
The
Humane Society of the
United States
Paul Harvey
States
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