National Merit Scholarship Averages 11 Million In Awards
The National Merit Scholarship Program funds about 3,900 Merit Scholarships yearly totaling over 11 million dollars. Juniors enter via the PSAT/NMSQT in October, with only the top half of one percent advancing. About 1,000 receive one-time $1,000 awards and roughly 2,000 earn four-year grants from $400 to $6,000.
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Private aid sources expand college scholarship options
The article outlines multiple private aid avenues for students including the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the Century Leaders Program. It notes large prize totals and deadlines, plus guidance on using the PSAT/NMSQT Student Search Service and lists organizations offering specialized assistance. It cautions against paying for guaranteed athletic scholarships and points to guides and directories for finding aid.
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Wider Welfare Scandal Allegations Hit Pennsylvania Welfare
Auditor General Benedict accuses the Welfare Department of blocking an audit into illegal welfare cases for state employees. The department claims it is conducting its own investigation via computer matching of Social Security numbers. The report highlights dead recipients on welfare rolls and a female employee receiving up to $19,000 in welfare plus $17,000 in state pay, with another at $6,000 yearly welfare while employed by the state. Prosecution urged for all involved.
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al Benedict
Department of Public Welfare
Welfare Department
Auditor General
Shapp
Benedict
Indifference mediocrity stain Pa General Assembly
Two powerful Pennsylvania legislators face legal trouble this year. Former House Speaker Herbert Fineman was indicted, convicted of obstructing justice, and is appealing a two year sentence and has resigned. Sen. Henry Cianfiani was indicted on multiple charges, pleaded innocent, and awaits trial, having stepped down from the Senate Appropriations Committee. The piece contends such prosecutions reflect a post watergate push to curb corruption, while warning that indifference and mediocrity also harm democracy. It praises Sen. Franklin Kury and notes Baker’s memoir outline with decades of DC intrigue.
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Herbert Fineman
Fineman
Henry Cianfiani
Senate Appropriations Committee
Pennsylvania
Senate
Ciantrani
House of Representatives
Harrisburg
Sen
Franklin Kury
Sunbury Democrat
Kury
Formula makers flood hospitals with free samples
Bristol-Myers and Abbott Labs, controlling about 85 percent of U S infant formula, ship free samples to major hospitals to sway new mothers. Promoters visit hospitals weekly offering perks. firms defend practices as public service while withholding precise spending. FTC probes hidden profits in conglomerates, seeking annual disclosure of profits by individual products.
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Bristol-Myers
Abbott Labs
United States
General Motors
Jis Peanut Butter
Pringles
Crisco
Proctor & Gamble
Hostess Pastries
ITT
Bombshell reminiscence ties Nixon aides to Baker probes
The book portrays former aides pressing for compromising material on Democrats including Baker, with Kalmbach seeking dirt on O'Brien. It notes Baker’s legal troubles and Johnson Connally contacts over a pardon bid, while LBJ reportedly felt slighted by Nixon’s handling of the matter. The article also covers TV nostalgia segments and lists several politicians.
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Bobby Baker
Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Herbert Kalmbach
Baker
O'Brien
Howard Hughes
Johnson
LBJ
Texas
John Connally
Connally
Bureau of Consumer Protection serves six cities in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection offers help for complaints about poor goods or business practices. Nearest office is Erie at 919 State Street, Room 203, ZIP 16501. Phone 454-7184.
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Bureau
Erie
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Advertising Deadline Near Previous Publication Date
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