Child Abuse Surges in National Survey Findings
Washington AP reports millions of American children are beaten slapped or threatened with weapons by parents. Dr. Richard J. Gelles says up to 2.2 million aged 3 to 7 are beaten and 1.4 million may face guns or knives. Mothers show higher violence rates. 4 percent admit beating at least once. 63 percent report at least one violent episode.
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Washington
Richard J. Gelles
University of Rhode Island
Senate
Gelles
Disaster areas declared as floods strike Appalachia
Thousands of flood refugees begin returning as officials seek federal aid. Carter declares parts of southeastern Kentucky a disaster area. West Virginia Virginia and Tennessee seek declarations. USGS notes rivers receding but worst in a century with at least 14 deaths. National Guard delivers water purification units to Virginia towns. Virginia damages estimated at about 50 million dollars with Matewan hit hardest.
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Associated Press
Appalachia
Carter
Kentucky
White House
West Virginia
Virginia
Tennessee
U.S. Geological Survey
National Guard
Gate City
Pennington Gap
St. Charles
John D. Rockefeller IV
Mingo County
Matewan
Tami
End of Sparta School Battle Near, Krepps Says
Carry area school board may settle dispute with the state Labor and Industry over Spartansburg Elementary. The agency demands a full fire sprinkler system costing about 41 000, but the district proposes a smoke detector system at roughly 2 500 since the building will be replaced in two years. If rejected, use of the second story could be banned though ground floor classes may continue.
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Carry Area
State Department of Labor and Industry
Charles W. Krepps Jr
Spartansburg
Krepps
Spartansburg- Spring Creek
Wright School
Sparta
Concarit
Wholesale prices surge 1.1 percent in March
The Labor Department reports March wholesale prices up 1.1 percent, marking the second big monthly rise and the largest since October 1975. Industrial commodities led the acceleration, with metals, textiles, transportation equipment, and lumber among the notable gains, while farm product prices also climbed.
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Washington
Carter
Labor Department
Local Drug Case Traps Pharmacist
The state Board of Pharmacy in Harrisburg heard arguments in a case dating to 1975 when a state employed pharmacist, Lawrence Laby, stole drug stock from Eckerd. Laby, now at Warren Penitentiary, pled guilty and was fined 150 with two years probation. The hearing will decide if his license is revoked. Detective Chief Kenneth Nichols testified as a witness. Attorneys were given 10 days to file briefs after the session.
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State Board of Pharmacy
Harrisburg
Eckerd
Carry
Kenneth Nichols
Lawrence Laby
Warren Penitentiary
Pittsburgh
Laby
Pharmacy Board
Nichols
Kenneth Brody
Dwyer Says PennDOT To Prioritize Road Maintenance
State Senator R Bud Dwyer reports PennDOT will place road upkeep first after a school bus was damaged by a pothole injuring five children. He cites a plan for heavy summer pothole repair, temporary workers, and overtime funding to fix winter-damaged highways. Dwyer notes Erie area official George Pulakos understands local weather impacts.
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R.budd Dwyer
The
Journal
State Department of Transportation
Penndot
Dwyer
George Pulakos
Pulakos
Erie
Pennsylvania
Hea
Snow Fence Policy Clarified by Deputy Highway Chief
Union demonstrators discuss snow fence policy with Wilson explaining no orders to remove all fences. The department reviews erection areas by county each winter to keep only fences of marginal value, with Somerset County showing the heaviest level of fencing and others reduced by heavy snow.
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Wilson
Philadelphia
Bucks
Chester
Delaware
Montgomery
Somerset
No More Tris Sleepwear Ban Won t Recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission banned production and sale of Tris treated children s sleepwear due to cancer risk. Yet the panel voted against recalling the 120 million Tris treated garments already sold. Chairman Byington said washing thrice removes risk, while Commissioners Pithe and Garrett urged a recall, noting unproven hazard levels. The issue traces to 1975 when tests suggested cancer potential in Tris, yet large scale production continued without warnings.
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Washington
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Commission
John Byington
R. David Pithe
Thaddeus Garrett
Icy Roads Trigger Several Minor Fender Benders
Corry state police reported multiple crashes on snow and ice along Route 6 Route 7 and Route 277 near Titusville and Warren with no injuries. Victims included George Fox Jr. 25 Union City Randolph Heichel 25 Hadley Ting Diehl 19 Columbus Greg Eschborn 20 Warren Robert House 24 Tionesta Leigh Larson 30 Wattsburg Susan Shaffer 30 Titusville and Edward Proper 41 Titusville. Damages ranged from 25 to 1000 dollars with one 625 cited for excessive speed.
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George Fox Jr
Union City
Randolph D. Heichel
Hadley
Ting Dietl
Columbus
Scott's Crossing
Greg P. Eschborn
Warren
Diehl
Eschborn
Leigh Larson
B.D. 1
Wattsburgh
Titusville
Susan J. Shaffer
Potice
Shaffer
Larson
Edward L. Proper
Concord Township
Proper
Defer Nuclear Reactors Defers U S Breeder Plant
President Carter announced the United States would postpone commercial adoption of nuclear breeder reactors, citing risks of spreading weapon usable materials. The Clinch River breeder project near Oak Ridge, Tennessee is effectively ended as a demonstration plant despite assurances of continued fuel availability for conventional reactors.
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Washington
Carter
U.S
United States
Clinch River
Oak Ridge. Tenn
Snow prompts caution as spring weather misleads motorists
Area residents faced more snow with two inches falling Tuesday night into Wednesday. Police and garages report many drivers removed snow tires during a brief warm spell, sparking concerns over icy hills and uncertain road conditions as officials hesitate to deploy plows to avoid further road damage.
Seek Historic Data About Eagle Hotel
An area wide drive to locate seniors with ties to the ancient Eagle Hotel in Waterford begins in Erie County and nearby counties. The effort seeks written material for an historical publication and invites Corry area residents with data or souvenirs to contact Mrs. Virginia Bullman in Waterford.
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Eagle
Waterford
Erie County
West Main Street
First Avenue
Alice Peterson
French Creek
Corry
Virginia Bullman
Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society
Sound Off Returns to The Journal This Saturday
The Journal announces a new weekly Saturday Sound Off column inviting Corry area readers to call and share views on holding any tax increase to a minimum this year. Calls are accepted between 5 and 9 p.m. and may include personal identification if desired, with comment coverage in Saturday’s issue.
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Journal
Corry Area School
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Fitzsimmons
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Tris
Robert D. House
Tionesta
Ronald Kope
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