Space feats outshine Flash Gordon in 1973
The editorial lauds Alan Bean Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma returning from Skylab as defying time like comic heroes. It notes a third crew to launch November 11 for eight weeks and argues space exploration boosts American pride and science progress beyond Earth's bounds.
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Superman
Captain Marvel
Flash Gordon
Alan L. Bean
Owen K. Garriott
Jack R. Lousma
Earth
Skylab
Space
Bean
Garriott
Sousma
Governor Shapp Testifies on Liquor Stores Sale and Ethics Bill
Pennsylvania Governor Shapp testified before a House committee amid protests over liquor store privatization. He defended himself against charges by Alexander Jaffars and proposed selling state liquor stores and a bill barring attorneys from practicing before state agencies. A separate note covers Hughes money probes and Nixon connections.
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Pennsylvania
House
Shapp
Alexander Jaffars
Liquor Control Board
Jaffars
Lawmaking notes and political shifts in the week
The report cites House bills advancing property tax deductions, arrest without warrants, township supervision, and clerks fee adjustments. It notes 28 leaders at a national legislature convention led by Herbert Fineman, a vote to meet being defeated. It also mentions Watergate investigators confirming payments to Nixon linked to Hughes hotel interests and private papers detailing attempts to bypass antitrust resistance.
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Orphans Court
Herbert Fineman
Seattle
Wash
Fineman
Watergate
Nixon
Hughes
Nevada
Justice Departments
Antitrust Division
Hughes Gifts to Nixon through Air West Casino Ties
Senate investigators reveal Hughes arranged two $50,000 contributions in 1970 and a $100,000 payment to Nixon via Dick Danner and Robert Maheu. Witnesses confirm the money was intended for Nixon. details of use remain unclear. Separate items note San Clemente estate purchases involving Rebozo Abplanalo Kalmbach and a 1969 1970 timeline. Painful Pilgrimage reports families of MIAs planning a mercy vigil at Laos talks with Laos. National League of Families leaders Iris Powers and Scott Albright seek info, facing financial strain and reliance on volunteers and the American Legion for space.
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Las Vegas
Senate
Nixon
Howard Hughes
Bebe Rebozo
Hughes
Harrold
Club
Nevada
Danner
Rebozo
Robert Maheu
Maheu
San Clemente
Aerosol
Robert Abplanalo
Tax and policy battles loom in intermission talks
A mid century policy overview notes debates on tax relief and spending, a no fault insurance bill, property tax relief for the elderly, and easing home mortgage funding. It frames a battle over a tax cut, with Republicans seeking smaller spending, Governor Shapp urging balance, and proposals to exempt earned income up to 52,000.
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Senate
House
Shapp
Corry remembers and celebrates 1953 events in local parade and football
A 1953 Corry item recalls the Chamber of Commerce sponsored bicycle and pet parade amid a potato festival with about 150 participants and 1,700 fans watching Corry High beat Millcreek Trojans 14 7. It notes pay raises at Ajax Iron Works and a broad memories essay on aging and reminiscence.
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Corry Chamber of Commerce
Ajax Iron Works
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Loveland Field
Corry 4Rom High School Beaver
Millcreek Trojans
Those Were The Days Remembered In Passing Snippets
A mosaic of dated vignettes from mid century life puff with social norms and pop culture. References span politics cinema child rearing fashion and morality from the wartime era to early television and mass media.
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Andre Gide
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