New low in influence for Pennsylvania Republicans
In Opinion: GOP issues in Pennsylvania show a sunk influence after Heinz wins the Senate seat. The party failed to carry the state for Ford, saw defeats in fiscal races, and shrank to a smaller congressional minority. Democratic registration leads by about 750,000, the largest in state history.
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Republicans in distress by Jack Anderson
Washington analysis notes GOP distress over a shattering congressional defeat. Democrats gained seats, with only seven of 252 incumbents losing, while two of the fallen were tied to scandals. Democratic tactics and fundraising aided their 1976 wins, and GOP calls for party restructuring surface. Navy spent about $11,000 to fly Texas figures to Groton for a signature ceremony on the Dallas keel.
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Credit unions wake up to grow power and reach
Credit unions once called sleeping giants are expanding membership and assets in the U S their growth outpacing many financial sectors. With about 23 000 unions and over 32 million members they offer convenient payroll based deposits and easier borrowing. Originating in Germany and arriving in 1909 they serve individuals and households through bonds joining by common ties such as employer or locale. In Massachusetts Half Way Houses Federal Credit Union aids parolees with financial support while in Dallas and San Antonio unions expand access.
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Credit unions wake up to expanded rights and services
The story outlines how federally chartered and state chartered credit unions operate as non profit cooperatives. It notes savings rates from 4 to 7 percent with loans at low rates and optional life insurance. Directors are member elected and volunteers cut overhead. Insurance protects deposits. CUs seek new tools to offer long term mortgage credit accounts beyond shares and broader investment and service options. Tomorrow: Banks and the public.
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Supreme Court Likely to Rule on Woman Rights Cases
Contemplating women by Paul Harvey Hearne notes the Supreme Court’s session with several sex discrimination cases pending. It cites precedents against job discrimination for mothers and pregnancy leave, and questions about disability status of pregnancy in General Electric cases. It also mentions Philadelphia female veterans excluded from Veterans of Foreign Wars membership.
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Noisy Clues and Legal Threads Across Court Docket
A fragmented analysis discusses gas leaks and odorization law, court negligence rulings, and civil liberties debates. It notes cases on missile smell warnings, abortion access, gay rights, corporal punishment, mental commitments, contraceptives for juveniles, and seniority laws, highlighting gender rights and Miranda reconsiderations.
Liza Pioneer Diary May Mark Coxs Westward Move
Kentucky born Nell Cox, producer director and writer, moves to Los Angeles after 17 years in New York to pursue entertainment films and establish a TV and theatrical career. Her original KCET drama Liza of Pioneer Diary portrays a young woman heading West in 1848, as Cox expands from documentaries to dramatic and feature work.
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