Welfare Abuse Sparks Push for Reform and Court Clash
Reading hearing details wide misuse of welfare funds including payments for abortions and hippie communes, plus teachers receiving aid in summer. Rep. Allen urges Welfare Control Act to simplify rules and curb waste, while Nixon moves to reshape the Supreme Court amid leaks of nominees.
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Nixon press conference chaos over court changes and drinks
Nixon muttered through a fractious session with Deputy AG Richard Kleindienst offering drinks while Mitchell dodged questions on court reforms. Reporters pressed to record details. Mitchell sniped at critics and denied ABA involvement, joking about an eight to one court balance in Nixon's favor.
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Enforceability of Oral Separation Deals in Real Estate
The law requires real estate interests to be in writing to be enforceable in Pennsylvania. Oral agreements between spouses on property division are generally unenforceable, though separation agreements may be valid if reasonable and free of fraud. If divorced, a party can sue for sale and division of jointly owned property’s proceeds.
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Powell scandal and cash hoard reveal political machine era
The narrative centers on Paul Powell once Illinois secretary of state and his sensational death era. It notes concealed cash totalling hundreds of thousands found in closets and offices, alongside checks mismade to Paul Fowell, painting Powell as a flamboyant machine politician amid a culture of corruption.
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Powell scandal shadows Corry fans amid politics and sport
The piece links Paul Powell’s indictments and alleged influence peddling with worries about youth cynicism in a town where sports rivalries and fan enthusiasm contrast with a widening corruption case. It notes Powell’s possible Mafia ties, investigations into interstate bribes, and a dead figure whose wealth obsesses observers.
Growing Russian Navy Seen in Great Lakes Worry Warns
Norwich bulletin cites grassroots concern over expanding Russian naval power with a warning that ships may eventually appear on U.S. Great Lakes. Mentions contact points for U S senators Schweiker and Scott, representative Vigorito, Pennsylvania governor Shapp, state senator Dwyer, and assemblymember Hopkins.
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