Governor Shapp Faces Scrutiny Over Highway Painting
A Titusville Herald note accuses the Pennsylvania DOT of paying an out of state contractor to paint road warning symbols on highway crossings near Hydetown Centerville and East Titusville. No trains have operated on the rails for weeks as Conrail abandons Titusville to Spartansburg, yet lights still function. The piece claims the job benefited the contractor at public expense amid heavy snow.
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Shapp
Hydetown
Centerville
Conrail
Titusville
Spartansburg
Department of Transportation
Pennsylvania
Walters on Air Sparks Debate Over Pay and Talent
In praise and critique of Barbara Walters, the piece argues her high salary reflects a media fascination with wealth while noting her impact on ABC ratings. It contrasts journalists who write and research with TV stars who read news aloud and questions the craft of television journalism.
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Barbara Walters
ABC Network
Ms. Walters
Cronkite
Chancellor
Rasoner
Walters
ABC News
Amelia Earhart on NBC a flawed biopic with slow drama
NBC airs Amelia Earhart starring Susan Clark focusing on her personal life and public persona over flying feats. The review notes patchy script, mawkish dialogue, and delayed peak as Earhart’s last flight builds to a quiet, unfulfilling climax amid broader 1970s money market fund commentary.
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Los Angeles
Amelia Earhart
NBC Tonight
Susan Clark
America
Miss Earhart
Pacific
Fred Noonan
Navy
U. S
George Putman
John Forsythe
New York
Charles A. Lindberg
Carol Sobieski
Putman
Hobbie Putnam
Purdue University
Money funds gain traction with institutions and corporations
Daniel R. Butler notes that many institutions will shift excess cash to money funds, viewing them as a safer cash management tool. With about 41 funds and more planned, these instruments offer a way to put cash to work, though they are not long term investments and should align with objectives.
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Jack Nicklaus
Butler
Potholes and public issues spark mixed city reflections
A reflective column lists local potholes road salt shortages and near misses as city departments consider funding. It notes new housing units delayed auditors concerns and talks of mayoral bids while praising small civic realities like bonfires and the ConRail crossing, ending with critical pragmatism.
Treasury probes Jim Beam links to liquor officials
The Treasury Department and The Journal expose confidential Jim Beam records showing gifts and trips for state liquor board members and regulators. Memo details describe entertaining Utah and Pennsylvania officials, plus a San Juan convention with lavish dinners and cases of Beam.
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Washington
Jim Beam Company
Treasury Department
Beam
Pennsylvania Liquor Board
Bear
Sia
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Weisenberger
Salt Lake City
Utah Liquor Commission
Utah
Beam Company
Weisentberger
Larry Kraftowitz
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Monkey Business
Titusville Herald
Harry Rasoner
ABC
Harry
Chris Ever
Jimmy Connors
Daniel Schorr
Lou Watters
Norman Muller
Don Dunphy
Mike Douglas
Merv Griffin
Today
Johnny Carson
Frank” Tallmen
Miss Clark
Lindy
Sylvia Porter
Daniel R. Butler
Money Fund Report
Wallingford
Worth Street
West Smith
Route 6
Theeformen
Vaundromation
West Ah Keppel
North Center Street
South Center Street Hill
Spring Street Hill
Fire and Police
Hitler
U.S
Money Funds
Finglad Penndot
Pennsylvania Avenue
Treasury
Ok Anderson
Jim Beam
Michigan Liquor Commission
Chicago
Post Drake
Robert Weisenberger
H Ft
Apt
Sunney Watt Sou Pa
George R. Sampin
William 3. Ralon
John McLauphiin
Pressroots
Ferman
Public Interest Campaign
Environmental Protection Agency
White House Council On Environmental Quality
Washington, D.C
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