Harrisburg PR Spending Questioned as Publicists Grow
Harrisburg public relations staff numbers 72 with salaries and support costs totaling 1.4 million dollars. Rep. Eugene Gelfand calls for a deeper audit of taxpayer funds used to manage state government image amid administration's re evaluation plan. The PR corps is viewed as both a news aid and a potential smoke screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edenbarger
Harrisburg
UPI
Capitol Hill
Eugene Gelfand
Philadelphia
Shafer
Gelfand
Hill
Public relations in government and media dynamics
The article discusses how publicists in government balance promoting agencies with journalists resistance. It notes aggressive tactics like trial balloons and non news conferences, praises legitimate news dissemination by figures such as David Bramson, and highlights internal publications and ethical PR as essential while criticizing ineffective practices.
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Capitol
David Bramson
Public Utility Commission
State Checks Weights and Unemployment in Greene County
The Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs reports 2154 checks for weights and measures in Greene County last fiscal year with 15 accuracy issues. 408 people drew unemployment in February at Waynesburg office. 225 new or reopened claims filed. Pvt Larry G. Kiger, son of Mr and Mrs Charles E. Kiger of Mt. Morris, was transferred from Fort Gordon to Fort Leonard Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State Department of Internal Affairs
Greene County
Charles E. Kiger
Mt. Morris
Larry G. Kiger
Fort Gordon
Fort Leonard Wood
C-11 Engineers
A.L.T
Dunkard BVPD Officers Elected At Dilliner Meeting
Dunkard Valley Business and Professional Woman's Club met at Ye Olde Farm Inn near Dilliner presided by Margaret Kalis. Officers elected for the year: Beverly Headlee President Lelia Paller first vice Christine Yorke second vice Margaret Kalis recording secretary Jane Abel treasurer and Pearl Kayla corresponding secretary. Delegates named for spring district meeting April 20 at George Washington Hotel. Airman Peter J Flynn Jr son of Newton Pa spent 30 day leave home before duty in Ankara Turkey. He is a 1966 Mapletown High School graduate who attended West Virginia University and trained at Lackland and Lowry AFBs. He will serve 18 months in Turkey.
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Dunkard Valley Business and Professional Woman's Club
Ye Olde Farm Inn
Dilliner
Margaret Kalis
Mary Tarasuk
Kay Miller
Carmichaels
Juanita Hawthorne
Freedom Foundation
Beverly Headlee
Lelia Paller
Christine Yorke
Jane Abel
Pearl Kayla
George Washington Hotel
Helen Gugliotta
Peter J. Flynn Jr
Peter Flynn
Newton
Ankara
Turkey
Airman
Flynn
Mapletown High School
West Virginia University
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Cool
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Hugh E. Flaherty
Legislation and Public Affairs
Flaherty
Dunkard Bpw
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Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Lowry Air Force Base
Colorado
Rogers’ Pharmacies
High St
Holland Ave
Westover
PLAID
Redwing Shoes
Dr. Scholl
Perry Bros
Pleasant Street
Morgantown
Riverside
Riverside Nylon
White Walls
More Wharf ST
T Control
Peignoir
Intel Fla
Greek Limestone CO
Glass & Chemical
A.S.C
Farmer
Greer
Masontown
Greer Limestone CO
Greer, W. VA
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