Pennsylvania Lottery under fire as politicians profit claim grows
A Pennsylvania legislative review questions the Lottery three years after its launch. Critics say odds are poor, advertising misleads the public, and profits largely fund senior programs while political insiders and a party ties shape key contracts, advertising and leadership roles benefiting lawmakers.
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Joseph Rhodes
Pittsburgh Democrat
Pennsylvania
State Bureau of Consumer Protection
George Monod
Secret U S pledge to Israel expands military support
The United States reportedly committed to ongoing, long term military and economic aid to Israel beyond 1976, including supplying advanced weapons such as Pershing missiles and F-16 fighters, with annual requests to Congress. The pact also covers oil reserves, energy needs, and potential joint studies on high tech arms, while promising prompt consultation in crises.
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Washington
U.S
Israel
Congress
United States
Chicago Skyscraper Safety Push Amid Fire Hazard
Discussion of high rise fire dangers in Chicago, citing tower fires in Sao Paulo and Los Angeles. Notes on smoke as killer, compartmentalization plans, and new elevator overrides plus rooftop nets for rescues. Warns of rising arson and budget strains in big cities.
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Chicago
Underlooked TV Debuts Show Mixed Promises and Prominent Stars
AP reviews last week’s new series, praising Welcome Back Kotter’s return and noting mixed results for Family Holvak Invisi ble Man Doc Switch Barbary Coast. Gabe Kaplan leads Kotter, with Boom Boom Washington seeking a college path amid classroom challenges. Switch stars Robert Wagner and Eddie Albert as private eyes facing a blackmailing actress in a porno setup.
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New York
NBC
CBS
Kotter
Koffer
Gabe Kaplan
Brooklyn
Washington
Epstein
Boom Boom
Robert Wagner
Eddie Albert
Albert
Wagner
Inflation forecasts clash as consumers weigh confidence
The piece surveys experts from Greenspan to Rin fr et and Purchasing Management about inflation in 1976. It notes wide forecast variance and questions whether prices can be controlled while highlighting consumer confidence as a key factor. It cites Sindlinger & Co surveys showing equal halves on consumer optimism at the end of August.
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New York
Alan Greenspan
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Greenspan
Pierre Rinfret
White House
Rinfret
National Association of Purchasing Management
Purchasing World
John O'Connor
O'Connor
Sindlinger & Co
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Finback
Moffet Naval Air Station
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Burt Reynolds
Bikini
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Amuni Journ
Michigan Avenue
Paul Harvey
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Brazil
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National Fire Protection Association
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