State moves to standardize property assessments in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, bills seek uniform standards for real estate appraisal and require all property to be assessed at 100 percent of market value. Current county-by-county methods have produced inequities and unresolved tax issues, with reform likely only if a court ruling pressures action.
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Pennsylvania
Reflections on a Teenager Birthday and Parenting Struggles
A parent writes about turning a teenager and the self doubt that follows. He questions his past twelve years of parenting, wonders if he showed love and discipline, and fears the changing dynamic as his son seeks independence. The note notes hopeful paths and a plan to keep a notebook for future guidance.
HEWs chief disobeys law in Medicaid funds stance
Washington reports that HEW Secretary David Matthews refuses to reduce federal Medicaid funds despite law requiring reviews. He cites state inability to police abuses, while investigations show hospitals and nursing homes stripping funds and delivering poor care. Instances include Colorado mental health gaps and Rhode Island record lapses.
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Matthews
Congress
HEW
Dream of wireless power by John Lortie in 1975
Paul Harvey frame novel explains John Lortie of Mobile Alabama pursuing patent and funding for atmospheric electrical transmission as a future grid. It cites Edison and Tesla history, notes technical hurdles, efficiency around 9 percent, and potential to power vehicles, homes, and agriculture without wires.
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Mobile
Ala
John W. Lortie
Energy Research Corp
Administered pricing in steel industry warned by report
A report outlines a long established model where industry leaders set prices and major firms follow to avoid competitive disorders. It cites 1968 Bethlehem Steel pricing as an example and notes protections against unfair competition to counter imports, with contact details for U.S. legislators.
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New York
George Eads
The
Council On Wage and Price Stability
Eads
National Commission On Supplies and Shortages
Council On
Bethlehem Steel
Barbara Walters Visits the Royal Lovers TV special
NBC pre empts two soap operas for a 90 minute daytime special featuring Barbara Walters with European royalty. The program, described as an experiment, pairs Walters with French and Danish royals and includes backstage moments with Pierre Salinger. It aims for glamorous vicarious thrills for housewives while avoiding heavy scandal or weighty topics.
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Pierre
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