Shapp Blasts Nixon Economy in Pittsburgh Speech
Governor Shapp accused the Nixon administration of creating economic chaos and failing to curb inflation. He cited rising prices, stagnant real wages, and criticized the veto of a minimum wage hike while addressing United Electrical workers at their national convention. He touted Pennsylvania labor reforms and the spread of union organizing under state policies.
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Pa Plans Changes In Public Education
Harrisburg Sen John Stauffer proposes replacing property taxes with a personal income tax for funding public education. The plan would raise the income tax rate by 12 percentage points annually for 10 years and lift the state’s share of school costs from 50 percent to 80 by 1983. He cites tax-growth concerns and court scrutiny of property taxes. Rest of article notes Rock Ford grounds restoration in Lancaster to honor Edward Hand, Revolutionary War officer and physician.
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Edward Hand
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Shapp to Meet Chrysler President Over New Stanton Plant
Gov Milton Shapp says he will meet Chrysler Corp president John Riccardo in Detroit on September 21 to discuss the unfinished New Stanton Pennsylvania auto plant. The two million square foot complex, intended to open in 1970, was halted after sales slumped during 1969 and 1970. only the shell remains.
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Milton Shap
Chrysler Corp
New Stanton
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Erie mayoral candidate Foht offers to withdraw race
Erie Pa AP Richard Foht says he offered to withdraw from the Erie mayoral race after a chase and arrest by city police. He admits to eluding officers and says he was fatigued and had three drinks but denies drunk driving. Authorities charged him with drunk driving resisting arrest and traffic violations.
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Richard Foht
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Erie County Gop
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Could Restore Old Records For Bicentennial Exhibit
Dusty records from the 1876 Centennial could be restored for 40000 dollars from Bicentennial funds. City Archivist Allen Weinberg says the project would form an interesting exhibit during the Bicentennial year. Philadelphia 76 Inc. seeks an 80000 dollar grant to restore records within two years amid mayoral campaign challenges.
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Philadelphia
Allen Weinberg
Philadelphia ‘76, Inc
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