Local road control debated as funding shifts unfold
The discussion centers on revenue sharing as a means to curb centralized power in Washington and empower local communities to spend federal tax money locally. PennDOT weighs turning over 13,000 miles of secondary and local roads to local governments, even as municipalities face a 4.5 percent cut in state liquid fuels tax allocations. The outcome could shift responsibility for road maintenance amid inflation pressures and evolving state policy.
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Washington
Penndot
Legislature boosts highway funding amid funding debate
The piece notes a one cent rise in the gasoline tax after a long funding fight with the Shapp administration and explores revenue options from vehicle sales taxes and higher vehicle fees. It calls for serious attention to highway funding before the election. It also reports on Rep. George Hansen facing possible bar from the House as federal probes reveal campaign violations, while Justice Department action remains uncertain.
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Shapp
Penndot
Justice Department
Hansen
Violations plague victor by Jack Anderson nonpartisan
More than 10 000 alleged violations including about 1 800 this year have been sent to the Justice Department for action yet only seven cases to trial. Another 30 to 40 prosecutions have been pressed under a 1925 law. The claim cites misused enforcement and a spokesman defends the department. The column also questions President Ford's handling of inflation and recession amid adviser concerns and auto industry influence.
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Justice Department
Economic Policy Board
Marriage trends and a call to celebrate lasting unions
A census bureau survey shows rising divorces and fewer young people marrying, while singles grow among 20 to 24 year olds. The piece argues for appreciating couples who stay married and notes skepticism about long-term trends, ending with political contact placeholders for Pennsylvania officials.
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Bureau
Four stairsteps in business growth by Rich DeVos
The piece outlines four stages of a business evolution: selling first to gain money, then adding a treasurer and budgeting, followed by lawyers who slow expansion, and finally tax advisers who push hedging. It warns that overemphasis on protection and management can stall growth and divert energy from selling.
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Rich de Vos
Amway
Endowment losses reflect wider market downturn across sectors
New York markets show the ripple of bear conditions from Harvard to pension funds and foundations. Harvard endowment fell to 1.19 billion on June 30 1974 from 1.36 billion a year earlier as losses shrink portfolios and prompt budget tightening. Foundations and insurers face reduced assets, forcing efficiency, layoffs, and cutbacks in programs.
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NEW York
Harvard University
New York Stock Exchange
CNA Financial Corp
Continental Casualty Co
Continental Casualty
CNA
Loews Corp
Road trouble list prompts contact with PennDOT and legislators
Area readers unhappy with PennDOT consider action by phoning or writing legislators and PennDOT officials. The list includes Sen Budd Dwyer at Harrisburg Capitol 17170 phone 717-781-3222 and Meadville 814-336-3760 with Meadville address 616 Center Street 16335, Rep Foses Hopkins Capitol Building Harrisburg 12190 phone 2707-5224, North East 724-4887, Navy East 50 West Atain Street, Jacob Kassate, Suerbioty Gl Transportar Capital Building Harrisburg 13120, Provo 11967922, CP Lamp District Engineer 1140 Liberty Street Branlin PA 16327 phone 814-437-5711, Vincent Kennerknech County Highway 5 Route 19, Prone-Boia.
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