Rehabilitation economics underpin pro business case for handicapped workers
In a non political, pro business argument the text asserts 22 million handicapped persons seek rehabilitation to contribute economically. It cites studies showing $1,000 invested yields $9,000 in earnings and that rehabilitated individuals often return to gainful work, highlighting cost savings versus nursing home care. It frames disability as non political and cites Nixon era context.
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U.S
Rehabilitation Politics Clash With Economic Policy
A public appeal criticizes Ford administration and RSA leadership for hindering rehabilitation programs. It cites John Brademas from 1973, argues bureaucratic drift and delayed conferences, and urges citizens to pressure Congress and the White House to restore funding, leadership, and solid scientific priorities for handicapped reform.
Pennsylvania prepayment tax plan faces veto and overrides
The 1950s 1960s era debate over corporate tax prepayment in Pennsylvania resurfaces as legislators push quarterly payments to replace annual prepayments. Gov Shapp vetoes. overrides failed narrowly but may recur after the November elections amid calls to rectify corporate tax inequity.
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Pennsylvania
General Assembly
House
Senate
Milton Shapp
Shapp
Houdini TV Movie Cast Mixes Gilbert and Gloom
AP review notes Mel Shavelson’s TV film about Houdini stars Paul Michael Glaser and Sally Struthers with Vivian Vance Ruth Gordon and Adrienne Barbeau. It centers on Houdini's life, his mother’s influence, and a haunted cemetery setting, delivering a unevenly paced homage with dry wit from Vance and strong supporting turns.
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Paul Michael Glaser
Starsky Hutch
Sally Struthers
Mr. and
Mrs. Houdini
Vivian Vance
Minnie
Ruth Gordon
Houdini
Glaser
Tony Frenciosa
Harry
Mom
Miss Vance
Miss Gordon
Miss Struthers
Ewe Theory
EveniNe Journal’ Publiae
South Street
Corry
George M. Sample
Wiliam
Eaton
Altar
John’ McLaughin
Prassroom
Enfila
Mie Ns
Rewapapar
Albert Could Have Been President Through Delayed Ford Vote
Sources say in 1973 private Democratic discussions floated delaying Gerald Ford’s Senate confirmation to Vice President to allow Speaker Carl Albert to rise to the presidency amid Nixon’s impeachment. Some backed the move, others warned it would be a coup. Albert reportedly refused to obstruct Ford’s confirmation, and Ford was ultimately confirmed on December 6, 1973.
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Ford
Washington
Carl Albert
Gerald Ford
Richard Nixon
Albert
Nixon
White House
al Oor
House Judiciary Committee
Shere
House
Thomas Tip’ O’neill
D-Mass
O’neill
House Judiciary
Peter Rodine
D-N.j
House Speaker
Civil Service Commission
Letters to the Editor Warn of Danger at Pennsylvania Crossing
A reader urges action on a dangerous Pennsylvania avenue crossing after repeated accidents. He demands higher signed limits and bigger, clearer warning signs to prevent future crashes and possible loss of life.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
How To Contact Your Legislators United States Senate
A mixed page of contact addresses for U S senators and Pennsylvania officials is presented, followed by a critical, uncensored footnote about Senator Strom Thurmond and alleged misuse of retirement and Senate pay. The piece details names, offices, and a controversial anecdote involving exempt waivers and an Antitrust Subcommittee.
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Thurmond
Senate
Eastland
Nelson Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Sneeden
Senate Antitrust Subcommittee
Judiciary
Subcommittee
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Edward W. Lowman
New York University Medical Center
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Los Angeles
Scrivener
Mel Shavelson
Telle
Rudolph Valentino
Houdini Fles
Adrienne Barbeau
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Peter Cushing
Baker Street
By Jack Anderson
Guttal
Yours Truly, George Cooklis
United States Senate
Richard , Schweiker
Washington, D.C
Hugh Scalf
Harrisburg
United States Representative Assembly
Joseph &. Vigorito
Cannon House
R. Budd Dyer
Maremeee Hopkins Post Office
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