Inflation and postal rate shifts reshape 1960s era economy
The piece contrasts early 20th century budgets and wages with later costs, noting rising inflation, growing public assistance, and a proposed newspaper postal rate hike. It argues inflation is present, not future, and warns rate increases could curb newspaper circulation, suggesting possible government aims to curb press reach.
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Nixon sorry about HST and a narcotics link story
Nixon apologizes to Harry Truman in private over past clashes as he praises Truman's guts. The piece also details Justice Department files linking AFL CIO Europe head Irving J. Brown to narcotics figure Maurice Castellani and a long-running, complex web of friendships, surveillance, and questionable associations involving organized crime figures and international labor networks.
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Public utilities reform shadowed by Shapp candidacy in Pennsylvan ia
William Ecenbarger argues that Governor Shapp failed to reform Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission oversight of rates for electricity, gas, and telecoms. He notes the secrecy of rate decisions, high legal costs passed to consumers, and the push for nuclear power as a justification for higher charges. The piece critiques the PUC as consumer advocate and impartial arbiter, suggesting a reform agenda for open meetings and stronger consumer protections.
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That wild vacation part two toward luxury and street scenes
A vivid tour through Upper East Side wealth and diverse New York neighborhoods. The narrator, with a striking figure named Mr Bishop, visits Tiffanys Bergdorf Goodman and F A O Schwarz, observes St Patrick's Cathedral, Times Square, and a Krishnas gathering, ending with a violinist in an alley.
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Power failure hits Wattsburg Fair in 1953 notes
Corry area reports a one hour blackout at the Wattsburg Fair drawing criticism from about 6 000 attendees while local officials discuss employment outlook and school year start. The article recalls past events and local remarks on labor markets and education.
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