Pennsylvania and Navy face high taxes and hot navy conditions
A proposed five cent cigarette tax in Pennsylvania would raise the pack tax to 23 cents, the highest in the nation, alarming merchants and raising fears of smuggling. Meanwhile the Navy’s ships face substandard conditions, with stories of the carrier Saratoga’s overcrowded bunks, dirty facilities, long chow lines, and crews working grueling hours aboard ships like the Hancock and Sierra.
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Navy safety and ship conditions under scrutiny after Saratoga and Hancock incidents
Navy inspectors found serious operational and living-space problems aboard carriers Saratoga and Hancock. Enlisted bunks and lounges overflowed, civilians complained of fuel odors, and light bulbs and towel racks were missing. Report cites safety lapses, with senators and GAO launching reviews while officials defend ongoing repairs and budget limits.
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McLean Stevenson TV special parodies M A S H survivor
TV critic reviews a one hour NBC pilot starring McLean Stevenson, noting uneven pacing and mixed sketches. Raquel Welch fails to sing well, The Fifth Dimension performs briefly, and a standout spoof features Stevenson as Mr Impossible. overall, strong writing but insufficient material for a full series. The piece highlights Stevenson’s comic talent and calls for a show that fully leverages it.
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Bye-bye blue eyes Paul Harvey on the Wasp endgame
A Wall Street Journal analysis frames the long dominant Wasp as an endangered group amid rising criticism of Establishment power. It cites surveys and FEPC action, noting Wasps face discrimination in education employment housing and banking while new power shifts to corporate and educational sectors.
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Preservation not disposal drives housing reform plea
Housing secretary Carla Hills urges lenders to preserve and recycle urban housing stock rather than demolish. She cites billions in underused assets including schools, parks, streets, and utilities, arguing private lenders fear inner city risks while government and industry must collaborate on new restoration programs.
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