Farm finances improve with higher assets and loans in 1974
Erie County agent Thomas H. Obourn says area farmers likely end 1974 in strong financial condition due to high net income and ample loan funds. As of January 1 1974 farm assets reached 460 billion with debts near 82 billion, debt asset ratio 17.8 percent down from 19.6 last year.
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Thomas H. Obourn
Erie County
Economic policy debates expand beyond tax and spending
The piece surveys President Ford’s inflation battle with economists like Yale’s Richard Cooper and Harvard’s J Kenneth Galbraith, outlining monetary and fiscal avenues. It highlights proposals to ease money growth, allocate credit by productivity, regulate Eurodollars, balance the budget, and curb deficits, with calls for indexing, subsidies review, and competition expansion, plus notable policy voices such as Friedman and Houthakker. It also notes ITT CIA links in Chile and a documented pattern of covert action and funding tensions surrounding Allende.
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New York
Gerald Ford
Solomon
Richard Cooper
Yale University
J. Kenneth Galbraith
Harvard
Paul McCracken
Milton Friedman
University of Chicago
Nathaniel Goldfinger
Afl-Cio
Friedman
Hendrik Houthakker
Nixon
Thomas Moore
Michigan State University
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kissinger tied to CIA ITT scheme to undermine Allende
A column vintage 1972 recounts Kissinger denying a CIA ITT conspiracy to topple Allende, then approving extra CIA expenditures until the 1973 coup. It notes Cuba’s Castro ally and Soviet KGB links, and Senate Church subcommittee scrutiny that failed to expose full facts. Also reports Army dump trucks design flaws and cost overruns.
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CIA
ITT
Chile
Kissinger
White House
State Dept
Secret Summit on a Bid for Presidents Power
A heated fictional White House meeting unfolds with Rocky Hugh Barry Teddy Sam Mike and Pete debating a two party flip. The group discusses impeachment succession and a plan to place Jerry into the vice presidency while arranging political maneuvers and oil interests.
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Tip
Pete
Hugh
Rocky
Sam
States of America
Mike
Senate
Jerry
Michigan
Jerr
Nels
Teddy
Barry
Road troubles spur readers to contact lawmakers and PennDOT officials
Area readers unhappy with PennDOT seek action by calling or mailing legislators and officials. The list includes Sen Budders in Harrisburg with a P.O. box and phone, Rep Forest Hopkins in Harrisburg, and other local officials in Eries and towns, plus addresses and contact numbers for district offices and a state secretary.
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Carry Area
Penndot
Sen R. Budders
Burlaing
Haresburg
Harnsourg
Ptf
Mendlie Prine
Mendy
Center Street
Rep Forest Hopkins
Capitol Building
Harrisburg
Bnone
North East
Prone
Norn East Adaress
West Main Sir
Understanding Common Law Marriage and Social Security Benefits
The article explains that Pennsylvania recognizes common law marriage if there is a present tense agreement. If proven, a widow may collect survivor benefits. if not, she may claim benefits on her own work record, with 62 as the earliest age. A visit to the local Social Security office and an attorney is advised.
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Pennsylvania
Social Security
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