Big City Dominance in Pennsylvania Politics
A column argues that Philadelphia and Pittsburgh wield outsized political power in Harrisburg through organized blocs. It cites Speaker of the House selection, school district bailouts, and Sunday liquor sales as examples of favored treatment for the two metros, contrasting with rest of state concerns and resort areas like the Poconos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Mason Denison
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Hartlebute
House of Representatives
Herbert Fineman
Martin Mullen
Keystone State
Poconos
Bermuda Assignment That Built A Navy Base Behind The Scenes
Journalist Jim Bishop recalls a covert Bermuda mission with Lieut Roger Straus Jr as they cruiser hopped from Norfolk to Hamilton on a PBY-2. They gather naval rumors, inspect a proposed deep channel, and observe officers clubs, sailors, and a hard-edged admiral, while dodging official disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bishop
Bermuda
Dwight Deere Wyman
Collier's Magazine
U.S. Navy
Roger Straus, Jr
Norfolk
Hamilton
Churchill
U.S
Great Britain
Lowell
B.O.Q
Rover
Harbor
D.e.’S
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Exec
Navy
Siegel
New York
Hitler
Straus and
Capehart
Nixon Overspends Transition Funds in California Exile
Washington Merry Go Round reports Nixon spent far beyond the 200000 transition allowance. Through three months in San Clemente he used 107000 for 20 aides plus 47241 living costs and travel, totaling well over budget. Additional charges include office supplies 9172, gas 2000, and storage costs 83183, with ongoing questions over ownership of presidential papers and future funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Richard Nixon
Congress
Nixon
San Clemente
Calif
White House
Andrews Air Force Base
el Toro Marine Base
Nixon Estates
California
Florida
House Appropriations Committee
Jack Brooks
Dtex
Secret Service
Coast Guard
Key Biscayne
Boondoggle or boon for research and accounting boom
Don Oakley argues government funded odd studies cited as boondoggle yet notes follow-ups show practical aims such as heat adaptation for service members and preventing bird strikes. Purdue dry-chill method protects U.S. poultry exports. Amid recession, demand for accountants rises 6 to 10 percent as firms seek red ink handling staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Oakley
Washington
Air Force
Andrews University
Berrien Springs
Mich
Purdue University
U.S
Turkey
Purdue
Accounting OF Accountants
So Rer
American Institute of Certified Pblic Accountants
National Professional Society
Local Hen Flock Sets Egg Record In County
Fred Shorty Kear reports ninety five white leghorn hens producing no fewer than five dozen eggs weekly over recent weeks. Indiana High Wrestlers include Ray Malcolm Art Sprinkle Mitchell McClain George Young Barnon Hile Larry Levine and Roy Buggey. Corner Dairy to open at Fourth and Philadelphia. Homer City State Bank reelects Alex Bennett to fifth term as president at reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Shorty) Kear
Indiana High
Ray Malcolm
Art Sprinkle
Mitchell McClain
George Young
Barnon Hile
Larry Levine
Roy Buggey
Fourth
Philadelphia St
Corner
Labor waits for Rocky in Rockefeller labor plot
Victor Riesel reports that labor leaders, led by Meany and Kirkland, are waiting on Rockefeller’s moves as he builds a national machine to influence politics. The CIA inquiry board, Kissinger’s trade bill, and cabinet positions are used to balance labor with Rockefeller strategy toward Ford and 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Riesel
Washington
Labor
House
Lane Kirkland
Afl-Cio
Central Intelligence Agency
labor-Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Lane
Jerry Ford
George Meany
Kirkland
CIA
Ford
Meany
Dick Nixon
Inquiry Commission
Hubert Humphrey
Scoop Jackson
Pete Brennan
Brennan
Pete
Kissinger
Mr. Ford
U.S
White House
Teddy Gleason
Electrical Workers
Charles Pillard
Rocky
New York
Teamsters
Frank Fitzsimmons
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Pennsylvania Star
Straus
Annapolis
Roger
Pentagon
Indiana Printing & Publishing Company
Indiana, Pa
Anesatave
Alzabeti
Sweeney
Reece Aponnueany
Ray Fie
Frank B. Hood
Associated Press
Asps
Eta
Momhly ae _ martes
Arm- Carlet
Jefferson
West
Sale Sangalo
la Capes Gonday
Legal Malideyy
Italy
Bancorutto
Jon Stender
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
New Jersey
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Los Angeles
Saigon
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Bob Elliot
Bear Market
NEA
Stitutes of Health
Equator
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