Open government bill stalled by PUC lobbying
Opinion column criticizes Pennsylvania lawmakers for hindering open government efforts by exempting quasi judicial agencies like the Public Utility Commission from the right to know. It notes a 121 to 73 vote to carve out such agencies and a subsequent 87 to 82 vote sending the bill back to the Government Committee, urging a public reconsideration and floor vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Assembly
Public Utility Commission
PUC
George Bloom
Workmen’s Compensation Board
Civil Service Commission
Liquor Control Board
Democratic Policy Committee
Harry Englehart
Cambria County
Workmen's Compensation Board
Nixon Fired Cox to Stave Off Oval Office Probe
The firing arose from Nixon’s belief Cox aimed at him and was aided by aides who argued a political witch hunt. Two developments solidified the decision: a probe into Clark MacGregor over Gray testimony and links between a $100,000 Hughes donation and the San Clemente estate. Kalmbach raised doubts about the White House’s denials, while Rebozo and Ehrlichman sought to shield Nixon from further embarrassment, including his brother Donald’s ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Kennedy
Special Prosecutor
H.R. Haldeman
John Ehhrlichman
Charles Colson
White House
Howard Huyes
Nixon
Key Biscayne
Fla
San Clemente
Calif
Bebe Rebozo
Herbert Kalmbach
Rebozo
San Clemente Purchase
Kalmbach
Senate
John Ehrlichman
Las Vegas
Hank Greenspun
Donald Nixon
Hughes Organization
Hughes
Ehrlichman
Donald
Universities and industry clash over unrestricted donations
In New York a ceremonial luncheon at the University Club brought together leaders from Harvard, Chicago, Stanford, MIT, Cornell and the University of Pennsylvania with corporate benefactors. David Packard urged restricting gifts to private universities, arguing not all funds should be unfettered. Harvard President Derek Bok defended academic freedom and the universities’ national value, warning unrestricted money may threaten core research and vitality. The event exposed a sharp debate on fund-raising ethics and the future of American higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
University Club
Harvard
Chicago
Stanford
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
Committee
David Packard
Hewlett-Packard Scientific Instruments Company
Nixon
Education
Packard
Derek C. Bok
Safer cars spark belt and air bag backlash
A critic argues mandatory seat belts and shoulder harnesses in 1974 cars are burdensome and unreliable, calling for optional use. The piece denounces government safety mandates as overreach while acknowledging airbags as impressive yet advocating personal choice and avoidance of further restrictions.
Corry events mark labor ruling and football upset
In Corry on October 27 1953 the National Labor Relations Board upheld unfair labor practices accusations against Corry Jamestown Mfg Co and Erie local of the Electrical Workers Union. Wayne Arters named to replace David Jones as Erie Railroad local agent beginning November 1. Oil City Jayvee beat Corry High reserves 6-0 in a season finale. Oilers split season series to finish 4-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry-Jamestown Mfg. Co
Erie
Electrical Workers Union
National Labor Relations Board
Wayne Arters
Union City
David Jones
Erie Railroad
T.E. McGinnis
Arters
Oilers
Corry High School
Vic Cragg
Corry
Automakers to Adopt Passive Restraint Systems
Automakers face orders to develop passive restraint systems that require no driver action. General Motors will offer air bags as an option next year, Chrysler by 1974, amid a Massachusetts woman injured by a premature bag explosion. Government rights to protect others clash with protecting individuals from themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Chrysler
Massachusetts
Law on auto policy cancellations for violations while working
Question and answer discuss limits on canceling or refusing to renew auto insurance. A policy can be canceled only for non payment or license suspension or revocation of named insured. Violations while driving a work vehicle do not change these rules. age race creed national origin and lawful occupation cannot be sole reasons to cancel or deny.
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Corry Journal
Washington
Archibald Cox
Oval Office
MacGregor
Clark MacGregor
FBI
L. Patrick Gray
Gray
Gerald Warren
Greenspun
H. R. Haldeman
Anderson
Pentagon
Gene Smith
Smith
Paul Harvey
Puppet Carmakers
Detroit
Washington, D.C
Harvey
Oil City Jayvee
Spartansburg
Cory
Meadville
Ionefs
Tele
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