Long campaigns and the cost of politics
The piece argues against extended May to November campaigns and a September primary, citing sky high costs that favor moneyed candidates. It cites Milton Shapp, Raymond Broderick, Hugh Scott, William Lesler, Forrie Hopkins, and Edgar Damico as examples, and notes TV viewers resent political preemption of favorite shows, potentially shaping voter behavior.
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Harrisburg
Milton Shapp
Raymond Broderick
Hugh Scott
William Lesler
Forrie Hopkins
Edgar Damico
Tube
Picayune
Electric frontier of medicine and a Pennsylvania bill
The piece explores electrophysiology as a rising medical field, citing Case Western Reserve University using electrical impulses to treat backache and cancer pain. It recounts a Pennsylvania liquor production bill, delayed by lawmakers to favor the Liquor Control Board, and details a dramatic 178 to 6 House vote and a near-miss in the Senate, plus notes on early heart research and the prospect of pacemakers from biomedical electricity.
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Case Western Reserve University
House
Senate
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
Robert Bellomini
Harry
Forum
Irvis
Erie County
Hopkins
Mr. Hopkins
Forest
Erie
Stipper
Bill Lesler
Florida
Bill
Stroup
Chester Heim
Eddie Moore
Pennsylvanians bid farewell to retiring leaders in General Assembly
The article notes Democratic leaders Frank Polaski and Lee Donaldson leaving the House after long service. Rep Gene Fulmer caused a podium mishap, Rep Lawson showcased living color, and Rep Al Katz faced an expunged record dispute. Lawmakers discuss N B 1516 pension tweaks, sewage tax repeal, flag desecration law, I-80 ad kit scrutiny, reflectorized plates in 1971, and opposition to a special income tax session.
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Frank Polaski
General Assembly
Frank
Lee Donaldson
Gene Fulmer
State College
Rep
Lawson
Philadelphia
N.B
Milton Shapp
Pennsylvania
Senate
al Katz
Herb Fineman
Katz
Israel
Chester Heim
John Phillips
John P. Murtha
Justices of the Peace
Shapp
WRY Reflections on Modern Life and Inventions
A column in New York notes a humorous mix of views on modern life, traffic pressures, and everyday irritants. It jokes about “the gods” of invention, commuter annoyances, secretary romances, and the folly of experience, ending with a note on reader submissions to The Corry Journal. It blends sharp witticisms with timeless observations on work, technology, and society.
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New York
Unemployed executives join Forty Plus Club in New York
In New York the Forty Plus Club sees rising unemployment among former high earners with median income around 25 thousand and age 53. Membership has grown to 180 from 90, with eight to ten new applicants weekly, as members share resumes and seek work in a busy, somber office.
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New York
Forty Plus Club of
Westchester County
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Denver
Los Angeles
San Francisco-Oakland
Manhattan
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Hal Boyle
Anday World
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