Reform Needed By Ray Cromley In Washington
Ray Cromley, a two term congressman, argues Congress is in disrepute and in need of reform not new laws. He cites committee gridlock and conflicts of interest, pressuring the incoming Congress to fix the Hill rather than enact sweeping measures. He notes apathy among party leaders and a lack of decisive action by both parties.
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Ray Cromley
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Committee
Subcommittee
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Ford
Action
Chicago
Urdpas
Philadelphia
Saide
Atlanta
Paul Jones
Richard Nixon
Jones
Nixon
North Vietnam
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Christmas Party With Children and A Grim Man in Black
The narrator recalls a festive Harlem Christmas gathering where children laughed, toys flew, and candy was handed out for over two hours. A large, shaven-headed man, grim and present in the back, stood apart. Afterward, a troubled but grateful moment followed as the organizer dressed and parted ways, a note left on the car windshield: “Sorry about the camera, Merry Christmas anyway.”
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Black Panthers
Lugenia Fuell
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Christmas Party for Indus Trial School Girls Held
A Christmas party for the girls of the Indus trial School on South 11th St was a success. The high school Theater Club performed entertainment for the attendees.
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South 11Th St
Indiana County
Indiana County Planning Commission
Indiana
Penns Woods Council
Boy Scouts of America
Ebensburg
Emmett Lang
Carter first international crisis looming over canal issue
Washington Merry-Go-Round outlines State Dept cables warning Panama’s Omar Torrijos faces economic crisis and potential pressure for canal sovereignty. Bombings, debt, high wages, subsidies and non-competitiveness cited as drivers. Carter could confront forced use of force, upsetting Latin America. Also notes Civil Service Commission watching pre-inauguration changes and party operatives seeking protected status.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Panama Canal
Jimmy Carter
White House
State Dept
U.S
Panama
Omar Torrijos
Canal Zone
Pentagon
Torrijos
United States
Carter
Latin America
Cabies
Central America
Readers questions Wass over county treasurer role
A letter to Representative elect Paul Wass questions his decision to keep the Indiana County Treasurer post while serving as a legislator. The writer asserts due process, criticizes a part time plan, asks about salary, fringe benefits, and potential legal issues, and likens the move to past political power plays.
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Paul Wass
Indiana County
Mr. Wass
Democratic Committee
Wass
Republican
Indiana
Predicting 2001 New Century Outlook by Continental Oil Experts
The 2001 prophecy foresees slower population growth and reduced environmental harm, with global interdependence rising and a shift to conservation. It envisions a culture where energy use falls, recycling rises, and communications like telephone and cable networks reshape work and shopping.
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Don Oakley
America
Continental Oil Co
Ema
Wass Wins Support in District with Calls for Ethics
A letter lauds newly elected representative Wass for ethics and accountability, contrasting him with past lawmakers who allegedly exploited expense increases. The writer questions Shane’s role in the campaign and predicts Wass will join three other newcomers in the state capitol as voters “clean house.”
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Shane
Democratic Committee
Indiana County
Skip Tate
Mr. Wass
Tsay
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Tom Tiede
New York City
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Santa Claus
Tiede
Indiana Pris Publishing
Water St
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Ray Lucilla
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Joan Ray
Joseph L. Dom LI
M. Hickey
Donnelly
William B. Hasting
Frank 5. Hood
Associated Press
AP News
Arm
Cambria
Cleartivrd
Jefferson
Westmoreland
Nan
Nice
Cee Tiganurer
Ivertixing
Diana
Wecription Exteg
Gul Holidays
Uae
Civil Service Commission
Action Agency
Myron B. Europas
People
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C
U.S. Postal Service
C. Neil Benson
Secret Service
Tennessee
Mexico
South America
Newspaper Enterprise Asia
District 4
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