Fire destroys Garden State Park track in Cherry Hill
A two hour fire at Garden State Park in Cherry Hill NJ killed one firefighter Chief John McWilliams and injured 15 others. The blaze began during the sixth race at 4 20 p m and destroyed the 35 year old track as 10 000 attendees fled. Fire officials searched the ruins for missing, while investigators considered elevator and security failures and vandals in nearby Erie County courthouse notes.
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Cherry Hill
Garden State Park
Camden County
Philadelphia
Hammonton
Carr
Jack Plasket
Plasket
Thomas Carrig
Garden State Racetrack
Counterfeit Bills Spotted in Erie Area Crime Alert
Erie area police seek counterfeit 100 and 20 dollar bills from 1969 and 1974 series with specific serials, circulating mainly at fast food outlets and shopping centers. No confirmed local passing yet. investigation notes possible ties to Secret Service.
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Erie
Pennsylvania
Joseph Rutto
Ruffo
Hluffo
Wither
Secret Service
U S Cuba antihijacking pact ends after 50 months
The 1978 U S Cuban antihijacking agreement expired with a six month notice period. Castro said he would suspend the pact in response to alleged CIA sponsored acts, while Cuba says it will honor the terms though no longer contractual. The move coincides with broader U S Cuba tensions and possible embargo-related talks.
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Washington
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Barbados
U.S
United States
Castro
George S. McGovern
Carter
Cubs
Africa
Garbage Liens Protested By Warrenites
Southwest Township residents in Warren County plan a meeting on April 20 to form a board and challenge liens from the Warren County Solid Waste Authority for unpaid garbage bills. Previous meetings drew about 30 residents. weather hampered action. Charles M. Artinger will chair and explain possible actions against the authority.
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Warren
Southwest Township
Warren County
Warren County Solid Waste Authority
Southwest
Charles M. Artinger
Liquor Prices Up As Profits Tumble
Harrisburg AP reports that Pennsylvania state liquor prices rise while profits shrink. The LCB, the nation’s largest booze buyer, sees profit into the general fund drop from 83 million in 1975-76 to an estimated 27 million this year and about 20 million in 1977-78 due to inflation, a 9.7 percent sales rise, 6 percent cost rise, and a 1972 ruling mandating uniform markups on wine and liquor. The tax and markup system yields an 85 percent profit over cost.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
America
LCB
Johnstown
General Fund
Henry Kaplan
Kaplan
Atty
J. Shane Creamer
Creamer
LCE
Anne X. Alpern
Saami
Carter plan on food stamps reform eyed by Bergland
Rep. Ammerman reports on Secretary Bergland detailing Carter Administration proposals to extend the Food Stamp Program two years and reform it. Eliminates itemized deductions, raises eligibility to poverty level, ends purchase requirement, and aims to cut administrative costs and fraud. The plan seeks to help the poorest while limiting benefits for higher earners.
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House
House Agriculture Committee
Pennsylvania
Bob Bergland
Carter
America
Bergland
Congress
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John McWilliams
Mt. Ephraim
Medical Center
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Camden
Bob Carr
Laurel ‘Springs
Erie County
Herbert Kern
Kern
Carrig
Garden State
Robert Harro
A&p
W. Smith
Pkg
SSAA
Capitol Hill
Joseph S. Ammerman
Cermeron
Centre
Clarion
Clearfield
Clinton
Elk, Forest
McKean
Potter
Venango
Warren Counties
Albany, N
Woodworth
Union City
Volare
Corry
Plymouth & Dodge
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