Postal Service strikes over holidays and rising costs
The piece slams the Postal Service for mandating paid holidays Columbus Day and Veterans Day, delaying mail delivery as workers take days off. It argues for paid days off to force productivity, and criticizes cost increases and mismanagement while urging action on oil supply and national security.
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Postal Service
Carter study embargo amid Panama canal talks
White House weighs human rights concerns in Panama as canal treaty negotiations loom. Officials say pressure rises at top levels while Panamanian abuses are acknowledged privately. Bourne cited to Capitol Hill about Torrijos connections to narcotics and a coverup claim. Meanwhile a Panamanian writer’s widow plans to testify on torture and exile. Justice Dept criticized for favoring Japanese rivals in TV antitrust case, with Sen Bayh accusing Schenefield of stalling subpoenas.
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Peter Bourne
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Omar Torrijos
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City Council votes on breathing apparatus and sidewalk plow
In a 1977 meeting, the council allocated 12 000 for breathing apparatus with 4 to 1 approval while approving a 16 370 sidewalk plow. A member argued for phased payments, citing safety concerns and urging better protection for firefighters and citizens.
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Fire Department
Stanford Hose Co
Bombardier
Schwab
Unusual private aid sources for higher education
Numerous private and public channels can fund college without external aid. If you’re in a union, corporation, or civic group, check for scholarships. Minority and women focused funds offer targeted support, plus ethnic or family ancestry groups. Local and corporate programs vary. explore regionally. Tomorrow: Aid from federal sources.
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Washington, D.C
Clairol
Colorado
Gates Foundation
Green Giant
Green Giant Foundation
Southwestern
Michigan
Phillip Morris
Park Ave
New York
N.Y
Karen Ann Quinlan case chronicled in 1977 profile
Jim Bishop outlines the Karen Ann Quinlan coma saga from 1975 onward. The piece details the Quinlans struggle, court battles, and medical realities as Karen remains unconscious despite ongoing life support and repeated episodes of apparent awakening.
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Joseph
Julia Quinlan
Karen Ann
Quinlans
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Battelle
K Karen
Newton Memorial Hospital
Karen
Tom French
Terry O'Neill
Terry
Falconer’s
Bill Zynot
Tax Hike Debate Faces Partisan Stalemate In State House
The legislature weighs a 2.3 percent income tax and 10.5 percent corporate tax hike to fund colleges and hospitals while Democrats and Republicans clash. A 1 percent hotel tax in Allegheny County for the Pittsburgh Convention Center passes, and other measures adjust fishing licenses and energy oversight as lawmakers anticipate a busy week.
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House
James Manderino
Hershey Motor Lodge
al Wicks
Prensylvania Food Merchants Association
House of Representatives
Shapp
Frank Beal
PUC
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