Flood Plain Bill aims to curb development in flood areas
Pennsylvania senators push Senate Bill 1 to limit flood plain development. Local governments would enact flood plain zoning with state standards. failure triggers state enforcement or county administration. Penalties range from 100 to 10,000 plus daily fines. Main changes tighten area definition, drop economic impact statements, expand appeals, and ease reconstruction rules.
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Nixon appointee runs OMBE amid grant favoritism
Washington report details alleged abuses at the Office of Minority Business Enterprise under director Alex Armendaris, a Nixon appointee. It cites favors to friends, payouts linked to district politics, and questioned programs and expenses, including gifts and travel, with the Commerce Department promising a serious review.
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Plagiarism and redlining in midcentury debates
The piece recounts editors’ caution in accepting manuscripts to avoid unintentional plagiarism and recalls lawsuits over copied passages. It shifts to a Miami Beach report on redlining, explaining how lenders mark districts and how greenlining reacts as savers relocate deposits.
Redline and greenline dispute inner city lending risks
Portland leaders defend redlining as sound business while lawmakers push disclosure of loan patterns. Lenders fear data costs and misinterpretation though some back a plan by Rep. Frank Annunzio to designate Community Reinvestment Areas. The piece contrasts political debate with a parable about a nurse, a park, and a shared wall tale.
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Reed to host syndicated Nashville late night show in 1969
Jerry Reed launches a 90 minute Saturday night program taped in Nashville to air in syndication starting January 10. The format resembles Tonight with a big band and three backing vocalists led by Bill Justis, with Reed performing guitar portions and occasional longer concert segments.
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