Death penalty study stalls in Pennsylvania commission
A nine to six vote with two undecided left Pennsylvania officials split over reinstating the death penalty. Governor Shapp warns any law not preceded by an official study could face constitutional jeopardy. Public pressure hinges on crime trends and violence affecting officers and inmates. A separate theft case at the Library of Congress reports Frankfurter papers stolen, prompting FBI involvement and tighter security.
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Warren Burger
Congress
Burger
General Assembly
Frankfurter
Supreme Court
Return of the Frankfurter papers drives a hidden heist tale
The case involves reinstituted but secretive measures to recover missing Frankfurter papers. Officials doubtfully credit a lone scholar thief seeking exclusive access. A potential outreach to Attorney General Richardson is proposed to halt the hunt and safeguard historical records.
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Justice Department
Elliot Richardson
Reflections on a Losing Control of Our Planet
A provocative critique argues that around 1910 the growth of knowledge outpaced humanity’s ability to manage it. It highlights rapid advances in technology, medicine, communications, and industry, contrasted with rising poverty, environmental degradation, and eroding social trust. The piece laments misaligned priorities, consumerism, and weak governance, suggesting a national shift from prosperity to precaution. It ends with a sobering view of America as a rich nation with growing deficits at home despite some gains abroad.
Corry school insurance plan discussed by directors
Seventies era note recalls a 1953 discussion on insuring school children for accidents in class or commute with a plan Supt. Douglas would present for parents to purchase. Also details a staff change at G. C. Murphy Corry store and a 1953 field day amid showers and wind.
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Supt
Douglas
Contact details for Pennsylvania lawmakers in 1970s
List of U S senators representatives governor and state assembly members with their office addresses in Washington Harrisburg and Harrisburg PA. Includes Richard Schweiker Hugh Scott Milton Shapp Joseph Vigorite R Budd Dwyer Forest Hopkins and their respective office locations for constituent outreach.
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Pennsylvania
Milton Shapp
Harrisburg
You May Be An Old Timer If You Read This
New York AP notes a humorous test for aging comfort with clues like keeping an old coat, avoiding new places, preferring cemetery strolls, and feeling time’s erosion. It jests at habits, memory, and social avoidance to label someone as an old timer.
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New York
What Is the Law What Is the Law Corry pa cart damage case
A Corry Evening Journal item explains liability for automobile damage caused by a shopping cart hurled during a storm. The supermarket may be liable if negligence is shown in cart placement or failure to move carts. a consumer must prove lack of contributory negligence and foreseeability, with God as a possible defense.
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