Gun control issue colors Pennsylvania Senate race tone
The piece argues the gun rights question strains voter choice in Pennsylvania, noting Senators Heinz and Green avoid firm stances. It highlights gun associations pressuring candidates and suggests both contenders are prudent, aiming to dodge defeat on this single issue.
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William J. Green
Public schools face clash over reading gaps and discipline
The nation shows improved teacher ratios and facilities yet test results reveal many high school graduates cannot read or perform basic math. Hudson Institute criticizes teachers for lax standards and calls for stricter discipline and performance based pay. Los Angeles Board of Education eyes a 1979 push to require reading proficiency for a diploma.
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Harrisburg mail registration faces long road to a million
Harrisburg reports C DeLores Tucker says mail voter registration could rise to a million, up from 800000. Since Aug 1 about 116000 registered, with Oct 4 deadline for Nov 2. party splits show Democrats leading, while counties display mixed gains and overall aim remains distant.
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Lehigh
Montgomery
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Ford aborts drug crackdown by Jack Anderson
President Ford publicly calls for a narcotics crackdown while privately blocking a hard IRS led program. IRS resisted weak DEA aligned plan despite Treasury panel backing a stronger Macdonald proposal. Internal disputes and personnel moves derail aggressive enforcement as drug flows surge.
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David Macdonald
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Road trouble prompts action by area readers
Area readers express dissatisfaction with PennDOT and consider contacting legislators and PennDOT officials by phone or mail. The list includes contact details for Road Owyer Eapial Building Morrisburg with several phone numbers and a variety of fragmented addresses, suggesting a regional concern over transportation.
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Ford Carter Debates Open TV Season With Domestic Focus
The first Ford Carter debate airs from Philadelphia at 3 30 p m EDT and will be shown on public TV and three networks. Moderated by Edwin Newman, the event features an expert panel from ABC The New Yorker and Wall Street Journal. NBCs Gemini Man and Randalls The Tony Randall Show debut as premiere week offerings.
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Elizabeth Drew
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