Call for an elected attorney general to clean up state government
The Pennsylvania attorney general, as chief law enforcer, should be independent from the governor to combat corruption. Current politics limit his reach, with scandals suggesting a need for an elected AG to pursue crime without political interference, despite opposition from powerful figures in the administration and legislature.
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Pennsylvania
Reaon
Constitutional Changes Committee
Statewide 911 number urged for pa emergency calls
State House Bill 72 proposal would implement a v1 emergency code telephone number statewide, ensuring uniform access across local government boundaries. Critics warn a half-developed system creates confusion and hinders emergency response. Harrisburg Patriot notes support and cautions.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Home size computer arrives with smart chores and warnings
Paul Harvey outlines the widening role of home computers, promising devices that wake with showers, heat homes, monitor for fires and break-ins, manage groceries, balance books, and provide personalized research. He notes costs dropping and brings attention to early portable calculators and future integration into homes and construction.
Tax rule changes on year end stock sales detailed
Prentice Hall explains how new Capital loss deductions and holding periods affect stockholders. For 1977 sales more than nine months needed for long term treatment, and up to 2000 deductible against ordinary income. From 1978 onward hold period extends to over one year and deductibility rises to 3000. If losses aren’t deductible this year they can be carried forward.
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Nile
New capital gain and loss rules for year end stocks
Tax tips explain the 1978 holding period rules and how they affect selling decisions on securities bought in early 1977. A December sale keeps long term capital gains status, while January sales can create short term gains taxed as ordinary income. The piece balances tax strategy with prudent investing, noting losses and gains carryovers through 1979.
Federal action targets fee gouging by lawyers across the nation
Justice Department and FTC coordinate to study alleged antitrust schemes in the legal field. Investigators review advertising bans by bar associations and pressure on prepaid legal plans, aiming to ease access to routine legal services and curb rising litigation costs for middle and low income families.
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Supreme Court
American Bar Association
Chief
FTC
Justice Department
Justice
Michael Perschuk
John Shenefield
Shenefield
Fee-gouging lawyers plan quarterly antitrust summits
Jack Anderson reports four annual summit meetings by fee-gouging lawyers coordinating investigations. FTC probes anti-competitive practices in autos, insurance, oil, chemicals, and among doctors. DOJ scrutinizes monopolies in energy, computers, and communications as Shenefield leads an antitrust push. Carter aides press for Edey confirmation amid Senate rebuke.
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FTC
How could Ugandan pilots train in the United States
Letter writer protests Ugandan trainees in the U S Air Force program amid Idi Amin’s purges. They call for immediate expulsion of the trainees and demand Carter and the State Department explain how such a program was allowed.
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Jack Anderson
UPI
Idi Amin
Amin
State Department
Carter
Bureau of Consumer Protection Office Network
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection operates in six cities. For complaints about shoddy goods or business practices you may call or write. Nearest office: Erie at 919 State Street Room 202 Erie PA 16501 Phone 454-7184 Area code aia.
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Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection
Bureau
Erie
State Street
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