Pennsylvania Budget Gridlock Over 4.7 Billion Spending Plan
Harrisburg notes suggest Governor Shapp faces a stalemate as the Senate trims 16.4 million and the House adds 47.8 million, yet the overall 4.7 billion figure remains unchanged. Democrats dominate Capitol Hill but struggle to deliver meaningful taxpayer relief amid intra-party finger pointing and slow budget action.
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Mason Denison
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Shapp
State Senate
House of Representatives
Senate
HOUSE
Picayune
Democratic
Capitol Hill
Dear Mr Bishop A shocking home confession from a wife
A wife writes to Jim Bishop about her life with an alcoholic husband and five children. She describes his bottle-fueled temper, coercive dinners, and daily chaos, contrasting her endurance with the family’s struggle. Her letter blends frustration, dark humor, and a plea for understanding.
Power line expansion and equipment upgrades at No. 15 mine
The Penn Public power line extends from Dayton to Saga with more mites and an extra motor generator set planned for No. 15 mine. New efficient fans will be installed and older air compressors shut down. Air equipment is being replaced by latest electric gear. Three temporary school buildings will move to Armagh East Wheatfield Township High School property this summer per board. Indiana County School Board discusses vocational technical high school.
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Sagamore
No. 15
Armagh-East
Wheatfield Township
Indiana County
Yesteray
Counterforce concern sparks Senate warning to Ford
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports two House Armed Services members Rep. Bob Carr and Rep. Tom Downey urge President Ford to curb counterforce by pushing for a verifiable SALT ban on testing. They warn first strike capability could tempt preemptive war, risking global security amid Soviet and U.S. advances in missiles and antisubmarine tech. They compare current policies to Johnson era misdirections and demand focus on deterrence over raw power.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Ford
Bob Carr
D.mich
Tom Downey
D.N.Y
House Armed Services Committee
United States
U.S
Carr and Downey
Robert Oppenheimer
Carr
Downey
Hach
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Ford Kaat
Carol
Soviet Union
Moscow
Oll
United Feature Syntiente
Transit crisis in New York looms over banks and unions
Victor Riesel reports on a pivotal New York transit peace pact amid looming strikes, assessing its $100 million impact, COLA terms, and the broader intercity pressure as San Francisco and other centers face walkouts. The piece links pension fund investments to cash flow during wage disputes, highlighting Beame and Carey positions.
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Victor Riesel
New York
New York City
Americana Suites
Transit Union
Abe Beame
Carey
Beame
San Francisco
New York City Municipal Contracts Near Expiry
The piece profiles a city in transition as a wage freeze era approaches public sector negotiations for over 200,000 NYC municipal workers. Talks loom before the July 1 contract expiry on the eve of the Democratic National Convention, with unions pressing for productivity and leaders facing pressure from rank and file.
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New York City
New York
FTC sues GM over captive crash parts monopoly
The Federal Trade Commission charges General Motors with monopoly control over crash replacement parts sold only through GM franchised dealers. The move seeks to force automakers to sell captive parts directly to repair shops and independent wholesalers, aiming to boost competition in auto repair costs amid rising repair bills and insurer pressures. The report notes industry officials dispute claims of inflated parts costs and cites Senate hearings on the issue.
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Don Oakley
Insurance Information Institute
Senate Commerce Subcommittee
Federal Trade Commission
General Motors
FTC
Wall Street Journal
Washington, D.C
Exifelang
Feleanedgon
Los Angeles
Telene Com
Milion
Fiat
He Han
Readers Challenge Red Cross Coverage In My View
Letter from Mrs. Emily Costa of Indiana Pennsylvania laments loss of Red Cross aid she perceived while praising Salvation Army. She recalls personal wartime and postwar experiences, questioning publicity and TV advertising of Red Cross while noting service to servicemen and families.
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Red Cross
Korea
Great Red Cross
Bunk
Salvation Arms
Emily Costa
Indiana
Prolific President Tyler and His Generational Trail
Prolific references to President John Tyler appear in a March 2 Gazette special, noting his long family line with a grandson living in 1970. The letter recalls Tyler born in 1790 and discusses generational span of about 180 years, mentioning extensive progeny debates and a personal anecdote from Sonu Hoyt.
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Tyler
John Tyler
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