State liquor reform stalls as June 30 deadline nears
Harrisburg lawmakers grapple with the fate of the Liquor Control Board as the June 30 sunset looms. The House and Senate propose different paths, one renaming the LCB to the Alcoholic Beverages Commission and expanding beer sales, the other preserving the LCB while discussing changes. The governor's approval remains uncertain as both chambers inch toward a last minute compromise.
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Harrisburg
Liquor Control Board
LCB
Pennsylvania
House
Robert Casey
Senate
The
Alcoholic Beverages Commission
ABC
Runaway rumors ruin the lives they touch
A community-wide reflection on how gossip spreads from neighbor to neighbor without evidence. The piece condemns the harm caused to public officials professionals and business owners as rumors linking them to cocaine chase away clients and destabilize families. It urges responsible scrutiny and accountability.
Donovan Defends Reputation Amid Political Attacks
Former Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan laments political tactics that harmed his reputation after a lengthy indictment and resignation. The piece contrasts Donovan’s acquittal with ongoing damage to his construction firm and notes media bias and partisan motives. It critiques Iran Contra hearings and calls for focus on budget-cutting rather than sensational trials.
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Raymond J. Donovan
Bronx
Stephen Bookin
Donovan
New York
Mario Merola
Economic Conflicts and Minorities in Policy Costs
William F. Buckley Jr. discusses Milton Friedman on how minority influence shapes policy, arguing that small groups gain leverage over larger majorities. He cites farm subsidies, VAT risks, and Social Security costs, noting why entrenched minority or aging groups affect budgets while the majority bears the burden.
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Milton Friedman
Congress
Europe
Friedman
Meeting rekindles memory of a life changing teacher
The writer recounts meeting a patient science teacher from Mahoningtown days at New Castle High School. The mentor who doubled as a bus driver helped spark an enduring interest in learning, transforming a troubled start into confidence. The piece encourages reaching out to help current students.
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New York State Supreme Court
John P. Collins
Donovan
New York Transit Authority
Robert F. Kennedy
the News
New Castle High School
Mahoningtown
Caution Urged On Strauss Kaufmann Incubator Plan
A City Council debate on the former Strauss Kaufmann Building incubator project raises concerns about cost and outcomes. Despite optimistic EAC reports of a $510000 to possibly $700000 program, critics urge thorough study and cautious funding before committing large sums.
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Strauss- Kaufmann
EAC
Classrooms programs shatter drugs spell through teens
Trooper Jim Barnes recalls a 1982 Old Lyme crash and his drive to speak to teens about alcohol and drug abuse. Studies show declines in drinking and driving but not in overall consumption, while teens rank drug abuse as their top problem. Experts urge early self esteem work and in-class lessons from AICE to curb youth substance use.
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Jim Barnes
Old Lyme
Conn
Barnes
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
ITHS
Gallup
AICE
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New Castle
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Manane
Onard T. Kolas
David C. Jones
Elenhen
Lawrence County
U.S.A
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PA Castle
Reques
Ralph de Toledano
State Labor Rackets Committee
Bobby
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Capitol Hill
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Oon
Jim Wright
Big Labor
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Faves
United States
William F. Buckley Jr
Universal Press Syndicate
State Police
Young Jay Mulkey
American Institute For Character Education
San Antonio
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