Teachers Back Scratching Over Pennsylvania Legislator Pay
The Pennsylvania teacher union backs a 30.6 percent salary increase for state lawmakers, arguing an annual rise of 54,773 and proposing perks such as leased state cars and family medical coverage. The piece notes PSEA lobbying in Harrisburg, questions conflicts of interest, and suggests downsizing the legislature to 253 members with current pay and allowances.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association
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South rises, Carter mirrors new regional identity
Paul Harvey notes the South’s rise in social reform and industry, with Carter as a symbol. He cites growth of Southern cities, manufacturing jobs, and income gains, contrasting progress with fringe issues. He warns of nitrated values yet salutes a reshaped national balance anchored in the New South.
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CSS and CSS/ACT method estimate family aid need
The article explains the CSS and ACT share a single need analysis method for evaluating family contributions to college costs. It provides ballpark estimates for two and three child families across income levels for the 1976 77 academic year. It references using CSS worksheets in the free guide Meeting College Costs to obtain closer estimates.
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Financial aid need analysis explained with Mary case study
A detailed look at how need is calculated for college funding. It covers expected parental and student contributions, assets, and annual costs, using Mary as an example. It notes that college aid officers decide final need and aid packages. Also mentions Bo Callaway’s political issue and a dam dispute involving Jay C. Tapp.
Callaway Defends Tapp Advisory Plan Amid Crossing Controversy
Report by Jack Anderson details Bo Callaway backing a Clap ton crossing advisory committee led by Tapp. Leahy probes Tapp use of the committee to target the project while dam plans could boost Tapp’s lakefront. Callaway claims no conflict, says motive was Army expertise.
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Clopton Crossing
Jack Cloherty
Callaway
Voice identifications in court and gun lobby financing tussle
A courtroom debate questions reliability of voice identification as evidence with overruled objections and notes its limits. A separate segment outlines gun lobby funding, noting Zion’s recruitment of Congress members for $100 each and about $12,000 total, plus related political shifts and disclosures.
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Edward Patison
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