Pennsylvania Capitol Highlights 1984 Tax Debate and Crises
In Harrisburg 1984 political developments dominate the state Capitol scene. Democrats and Republicans publicly oppose the governor's income tax plan while a sales tax extension is proposed as an alternative. Other items include a six year highway program, a sweeping pension move triggering judge retirements, a fish found in the Susquehanna, and a Philadelphia couple lost in the Education Building.
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Slipform C. Asphalt
Pennsylvania
Mr. Asphalt
Commonwealth
East
Insurance changes proposed in Media Pennsylvania
State Insurance Commissioner David O Maxwell outlined regulatory steps to curb misleading advertising in individual accident and health policies at a Delaware County Life Underwriters Association luncheon in Media Pennsylvania Proposals include banning special enrollment or enrollment deadline phrases eliminating the 25 percent first month premium lure halting pseudo governmental mailings requiring life agents to provide a written plan comparison when replacing policies and limiting cancellation periods for pre existing conditions to one year from the current three years Maxwell plans to seek legislation to enact these changes.
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UPD
David O. Maxwell
Maxwell
Delaware County Life Underwriters Association
Warning issued on home pools in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania residents warned about fraudulent advertising of home installed pools. The state Bureau of Consumer Protection cautions that some firms offer pools installed for as little as 395 dollars and urges safeguards. Potential buyers should seek three bids, verify dealers with the bureau, review financing terms, and ensure written guarantees that installations meet zoning and insurance requirements.
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Harrisburg
Fortas’s Dissent Shaped Juvenile Rights and Court Philosophy
Justice Abe Fortas influenced Supreme Court practice by advancing juvenile rights in the 1967 Gerald Gault decision, securing counsel, notice, confrontation, and protection against self-incrimination for youths. He also joined major rulings on Penn Central, GM antitrust, school evolution bans, armband protest rights, and postwar civil rights statutes, while often voicing dissent to express his philosophy.
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Iowa
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Life Magazine
Tus
Wolfson Family Foundation
Fort
Strike continues at Maricopa Manufacturing Co
About 63 men at Maricopa Manufacturing Co a division of Universal Rundle Corp remained on a wildcat strike today. They have not worked at the Power 8 plant since Monday. William Mortis director of industrial relations said the walkout violates the labor agreement. Peter J Medure president of Local 33 International Brotherhood of Operative Potters would not explain the strike but said neither local nor international authorize it. He hopes for a quick resolution. The Maricopa division makes fiberglass fixtures.
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Power 8
William Mortis
Peter J. Medure
Local +33
International Brotherhood of Operative Potters
Local
International
Maricopa Division
Neighborhood Youth Corps Seeks Pittsburgh Teens
The Diocesan School Board of Pittsburgh invites junior and senior high students aged 15 to 21 to apply for summer Neighborhood Youth Corps programs. Interviews take place tomorrow between 4 and 5 PM at 136 E Long Ave, CHARGE Inc. Applicants must provide monthly income figures, Social Security number, and eligibility proof under foster, welfare, or low income categories.
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United States
Charge Inc
E_ Long Ave
Cardinal Wright: American role vital for Church reforms
Cardinal John Wright of Pittsburgh said youth today share old restlessness but crave headlines from media. Speaking at LaSalle College after an honorary degree, he becomes the Vatican’s new Congregation head and argues American culture can help explore new frontiers. He seeks fresh ways to present the faith to stay relevant.
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UPI
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Pittsburgh
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Proxmire accuses Air Force of masking C5A cost rise
Senator William Proxmire charges the Air Force juggled costs to hide a huge overrun in the C5A cargo plane program. He cites a briefing showing $386 million shifted from run B to run A to mask excess profits and notes a CIA cost estimate rising toward 2 billion dollars over earlier projections. Air Force officials contest the figures, citing revised totals around 5.2 billion with space parts included.
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UPI
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D-Wis
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Foster homes needed in Lawrence County
The Catholic Social Service of Lawrence County a United Fund Agency seeks foster homes for infants on a short term basis. Interested couples should apply starting Monday at the agency offices 23 E. North St. A sacred concert by Mrs Barbara Lane was moved from Union Baptist Church to St Paul Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Sunday.
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New JFK Weapon Detector to Screen 1000 Passengers
In a bid to deter hijackings, about 1,000 Miami and San Juan bound air travelers will be screened today at John F. Kennedy Airport using a weapon detecting device. The device aims to identify iron-containing metals to spot potential knives or guns before flights are diverted.
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Nuclear submarine sinks off Vallejo during late night incident
USS Guittaro, a Sturgeon class submarine under construction at Mare Island near Vallejo, sank in six feet of water by berth 10 after sudden flooding. No casualties or contamination expected as salvage teams begin operations. ship had launched but not been commissioned.
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UAW Chief Warns SDS Labor Infiltration Likely
SDS may try to penetrate factories this summer, said Walter Reuther, president of the United Auto Workers, at Shippensburg State College. He warned that few workers will be won to SDSs negative tactics, calling their approach a tragedy and stressing the working class now holds middle views.
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Soviet Venus 5 completes 160 million mile flight to Venus
The Venus 5 spacecraft landed on Venus after a 160 million mile voyage. Tass reported the capsule descended gently and continued sending data, marking a repeat of the Venus 4 success and widening the Soviet lead in planetary exploration ahead of Apollo 10.
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Township Officials Convene Annual Convention at Trogsto’s
Lawrence County township leaders gather for the annual convention at Trogsto’s Restaurant with a 0 a.m. start and a noon dinner. Simon Garber of the Cooperative Extension Service will present A Look At Your Township and discuss township issues, with Ken Greider on current legislation. Ralph Osborne and Irene Finatri of state highways will also speak as officers are elected.
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Trogsto
Simon Garber
Pennsylvania Cooperative Extension Service
Kenneth Greider
Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors
Ralph Osborne
Bureau of Municipal Services
Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Irene. Finatri
State Department of Highways
Roaring Interstate Drift: Centerfolds Spill Across I-65
In Columbus Indiana a truck crash scattered up to 21 tons of Playboy centerfolds along a three quarter mile stretch of I-65. Deputies recovered many pages and jailed several women present. No tickets were issued.
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Ind
UPI
Here
Chicago
Playboy
Bartholomew County Sheriff's Deputies
Agnew’s salary unchanged in pay row red ink
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew remains at 43000 after the Senate rejected a 19500 raise while Cabinet members and justices have higher boosts. The Senate action, amid inflation concerns, leaves Agnew far behind peers, with no new pay bill on the horizon. Wolfson seeks new trial in stock fraud conviction tied to Fortas resignation.
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Apollo 10 crew rehearse final dress before moon trip
Three NASA astronauts Thomas P. Stafford John W. Young and Eugene Cernan prepared in spacesuits for a dress rehearsal ahead of a Sunday Saturn V launch around the moon. The countdown resumed after a 16 hour rest period at 1 am EDT.
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UPI
Moon
Thomas P. Stafford
John W. Young
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