Graduated Income Tax Faces Long Path In Pa Politics
The piece examines the stalled push for a graduated income tax in Pennsylvania. It notes no current bills this session, recalls past 1975 76 committee hearings, and explains the constitutional hurdles requiring two legislative sessions and voter approval. It cites Governor Shapp and labor backing but acknowledges political and procedural obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Denison
Harrisburg
Capitol Hill
Pennsylvania
Shapp
Legislative Reference Bureau
House Finance Committee
Keystone
Penna. News Service
Dreaming big in Florida hotels and family dreams
Jim Bishop recounts Irving Cowan, a hotel dreamer who rose from a cattle ranch to run the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood Florida. With Friedland’s backing and a strong team, Cowan built a sprawling complex, expanded with annexes, and pursued a vision blending art and business while cultivating shows with stars like Minnelli and Davis Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bishop
Irving Cowan
Samuel Friedland
Food Fair
Margie
Irving
Friedland
Diplomat
Hollywood
Florida
Gene Suits
Irving Tillis
John Monahan
Cowan
Fox
Gold Coast
Martinet
Kelly
Debbie
Cindy
Cowans
Jonathan
Royal Palm Beach Colony
Bradentown
Fla
Royal Highlands
Atlanta
Ben Vereen
Shecky Greene
John Davidson
Liza Minnelli
Sammy Davis Jr
Miami Beach
Carter Softening On Human Rights Policy Revealed
Washington insiders report President Carter is quietly seeking flexibility from Congress on human rights, signaling a shift from his hard line. He warns cutting aid or loans could weaken ties, while advisers push for positive action over punitive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Carter
Congress
Argentina
Uruguay
Ethiopia
House
Nicaragua
Philippines
White House
Louis Stokes
D.-Ohio
Car
Ter
Paraguay
United Nations
Peru
America
Txe
Stokes
U.S
Pentagon
State Dept
Pat Derian
Henry Kissinger
Chile
Brazil
Latin America
Terence Todman
Robert Hill
Lucy Benson Wigan
Senate
Kent State still torn as a gym site sparks protests
A new confrontation looms at Kent State University as plans to build a gym near the May 4 memorial site renew student mobilization. May 4 Coalition schedules a June rally with Kunstler Gregory and Carmichael, while president Olds warns of forceful removal. Students vow peaceful resistance, questioning the obscuring of the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Oakley
Kent State University
Ohio National
William Kunstler
Dick Gregory
Stokely Carmichael
Meany may retire this year as AFL CIO faces tough odds
Victor Riesel notes AFL CIO chief George Meany, 82, shows fatigue and selects in house meetings. Observers say he may step down this year with Lane Kirkland poised as successor as labor faces political and legislative headwinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Riesel
Washington
George Meany
Meany
Afl-Cio
Konrad Adenauer
Carldd
Porcupines
Lane Kirkland
Aflcio
Congress
House of Labor
House of Representatives
Council On Wage and
House
Subcommittee On Economic Stabilization
Labor
High Command Executive Council
George
Indiana High School graduates win Bulova watches in Luxenberga
June 3 1927 Clark Dickie Jr son of Dr and Mrs Clark Dickie and Blanch Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Bennett won Bulova wrist watches displayed over a week at Luxenberga Jewelry store. 1952 Bruce Catcherman reports black bear spotted near Indiana Municipal airport. 1967 Red Brick Branch forms to affiliate with Indiana County Historical and Genealogical Society after New Florence residents elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Dickie Jr
Clark Dickie
7Th St
Blanch Bennett
Harry Bennett
6Th & School Sts
Luxenberga
Bruce Catherman
Indiana
Harry Stoffel
Indiana Municipal
The
Historical and Genealogical Society of
Indiana County
New Florence
Red Brick Branch
County Historical Group
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Indiana Evening Gazette
Water St
Indiana Printing & Publishing Company
Indiana, Pa
Sally R. Naylon
Elizabeth R. Sween
Joan Ray Reece
Joseph L. Donnelly
Russell M. Hickey
el William
Hastings Frank
Hood
Associated Press
AP News
Carrier Hoy
Armstrong
Cambria
Clearfield
Jefferson
West Moreland
Jessy
Css
Cass
Insanoa
Panama Can
Commerce
Juanita Krepg
Sidney Harman
Kreps
Wwnlted Feature Syndicate
KSU
Glenn A. Olds
Indian Ocean
Madagascar
Reunion
France
Rhode Island
Kent State
Consolidated Natural Gas Co
American Gas Association
Consolidated
Algeria
Gulf of Mexico
Appalachian
Whitg
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Dick Nixon
Henry
Nixon
Jimmy Carter
Robert Byrd
Jim Wright
Frank Thompson
Labor Movement
Legislative Action Committee
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