Was it all hushed by Harrisburg politics and crime
The piece questions why officials failed to pursue threats reported against Pennsylvania senators amid claims of organized crime influencing votes. It notes the Pennsylvania Crime Commission was dropped and urges a clear, ongoing investigation by DOJ and state agencies. It blends critique of political power with reflections on success and human limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Sen. Mazzei
Robert Kane
State Department of Justice
Pennsylvania Crime Commission
Department of Justice
Shapp
Aim High
Rethinking measures of success and a wary economy
A column questions traditional success metrics like fame and wealth and suggests valuing love, service, and sharing. The piece shifts to a New York AP report noting cautious optimism about U.S. economic recovery, with mixed signals on unemployment, growth, and consumer spending.
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New York
U.S
First National City Bank
Show Me Plea and 1964 FBI-Owled Notebook Revelations
A 'Show me' plea by John Cunniff points to a six month timeline for recovery, while business leaders hesitate to expand capital spending citing idle capacity and tight borrowing. Merrill Lynch’s Edie survey finds only 3 percent growth in 1976 capital outlays, with debt financing constraints hindering a true recovery. Separately, FBI withholding of Kennedy assassination documents prompts Warren Commission concern. internal memos suggest nontransmission to Rankin, and later notes reveal omitted details about James Hosty in Oswald's notebook.
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Lionel D. Edie
U.S. League of Savings Associations
Savings and Loan Associations
Washington
FBI
John F. Kennedy
Rankin
Commission
Suspected FBI Coverup and Warren Commission Tensions
The 1963 to 1964 exchanges show Rankin pressing Hoover for a full explanation on omissions surrounding Oswald. Hoover defends the FBI, denying informant ties and arguing Oswald acted alone. Rankin raised questions about failed Oswald searches and potential suppressions within headquarters.
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Rankin
Hoover
FBI
Religious life links happiness to sex in Redbook survey
The Redbook survey of 100000 women finds that those who are deeply religious report the most pleasure from lovemaking, aligning with clergy claims that strong marriage boosts sex quality. The piece cites Gallup data and includes commentary by Mike Novak and references to The Total Woman.
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George Gallup
Redbook
Novak
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Corry Journal
John Cunniff
Justice Department
Charles Shaffer
John Dean
J. Lee Rankin
Bureau
Lee Harvey Oswald
Norman Redlich
New York University Law School
Oswald
James Hosty
Howard Willens
Crry
Mie
By Jack Anderson
J. Edgar Hoover
Hosty
Dallas County
Big
Shagay
Henry Wade
Warren Commission
Wade
I! Oswald
Leon D. Hubert, Jr
Af Headquarters
Dallas
Kennedy
Secret Service
The
United States
Playboy
Pew
Mike Novak
National Catholic Reporter
Corly Evening Journal
South Street
Corry
Heorge R. Sample
Willem
Eaton
John McLaughlin
Associated Prats
Mall
Currier
God
Mr. Novak
Marabel Morgan
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