Politics as usual in Pennsylvania 1975 and 1976
The piece argues Democrats face a tested path with majorities in both legislative chambers, but predicts continued political maneuvering and party pressure. It also recounts a separate shocking report from Chile describing torture by Air Force officers of an American art teacher, alleged to seek U.S. funding under a junta.
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Pennsylvania
Shapp
House
Senate
Commonwealth
Washington
U.S
Torture in Chile Revealed by American Journalist
Jack Anderson reports in detail on a Chilean torture case during a 13 day interrogation. The witness describes blindfolds beatings, electric shocks, starvation, dirty cells, and threats of rape while authorities sought to reveal supposed subversives. A U.S. consul helped secure her release after 30 hours, and she later left Chile.
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Santiago
Fred Purdy
Chile
United States
Fred Morris
Brazil
Productivity to Rise by Mass Layoffs At Industry Firm
New York AP reports mass layoffs and cutbacks may boost productivity after years of decline. Productivity per hour fell 2.4 percent in Q3 as expansions slowed and inefficiencies grew from inventory issues, oversized staffs, and marginal workers.
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New York
United States
How To Contact Your Legislators And Toots Shor Story
A fragment mentions contact details for U S Senate and Pennsylvania officials, then veers to a portrait of Toots Shor, the famed restaurant owner. It recalls his celebrity clientele, tough talk, and generosity, ending with note of a new restaurant built nearby.
Toots Shor and the rise and fall of a Madison Avenue icon
A reminiscence recalls Toots Shor, once a darling of Madison Avenue and politicians, as he loses his famous restaurant after loyalty and money falter. The piece chronicles his drink fueled trip to Chicago, a kitchen kickback scheme, and his final days at the Drake Hotel, with personal reflections on fame and loyalty.
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Madison Avenue
Toots
Baby
Drake Hotel
Park Avenue
What is the Law Q and A on malpractice and mortgage rates
A reader asks about the timeliness of a malpractice suit. The answer notes a two year statute for wrongful acts, with the crucial date being when the act occurred. Another query asks about mortgage interest limits. PA Act No 6 (effective Jan 30 1974) ties rates to long term government bond yields and advises checking local banks for current rates.
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Pennsylvania
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Direccion de Intelligencia Nacional
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