GOP Scions See Budget Skepticism In Harrisburg
In Harrisburg the Republican caucus doubts Governor Milton Shapp's 1.57 billion tax program. Rep Forest Hopkins said Shapp seems sincere and sharp but the GOP remains wary of how new revenue will be spent. The House Appropriations Committee narrowly advanced the tax package as leaders warn of a long budget battle amid a fresh cabinet and a cash crisis.
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Heyes Hei
Kenneth B. Lee
R-Sullivan
R. Budd Dwyer
Meadville
Dwyer
Hopkins
North East
Associated Press
Apollo 14 astronauts skim moon in near landing approach
Apollo 14 commanders Alan B. Shepard Jr Edgar D. Mitchell and Stuart A. Roosa reached a low 11 mile orbit above Fra Mauro as they prepared for a perilous landing in the lunar highlands. They described the surface as rugged and desolate while awaiting final descent and aim for a precise touchdown.
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Fire Preceded Fatal Blast At Georgia Munitions Plant
A Thiokol plant worker injured in a blast that killed 24 says she saw fire before the explosion. Lillie Mae Rainey, 18, witnessed flames in a steel trailer area where magnesium flares were made and described debris and a roof collapse. Fire raged over an hour as responders fought to control the blaze. several injured remained in critical condition.
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Fla
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U.S
Drive-In Robbers Get Up To 6 Years
Two Indiana men faces Erie County charges for the Corry Drive-In robbery were sentenced in Crawford County court to nine months to six years in prison for the attempted armed robbery of a Riceville restaurant. David A. Yurkey and Donald P. Stile, both 19, former Edinboro State College students, had prior terms and await transfer to the Western Diagnostic and Classification Center.
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Erie County
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Crawford County
Riceville
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David A. Yurkey
Donald P. Stile
Warren
Edinboro State College
Western Diagnostic’ and Classification Center
Pittsburgh
Aerwes
Pennsylvania
New York State
Corry School District Faces Subsidy Cut With Cushions
The Corry Area School Jointure should weather an 85 percent state subsidy cut due in April. Corry relies on a year end cushion and a one percent city income tax split with the school district, projected to yield about 320000 this year. Officials say disbursement can be front loaded if needed, with PSBA outlining three options if funds run short.
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Pennsylvania School Boards Association
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SW Paint Store Razed In Oil City Fire
An early morning blaze destroyed a Sherwin Williams paint store and warehouse along with four nearby businesses in Oil City. Firemen responded at 2 30 a.m. and battled the nearly block long, two story structure for about four hours, bringing the fire under control at 6 30 a.m. No injuries were reported and officials have not estimated damages or determined a cause.
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Oil City
Boy Faces Murder Rap In Fatal Schoolyard Scuffle
A 16 year old boy, named Mark, is to be arraigned on a general murder charge over a fatal scuffle with 17 year old Mc Fadden at Weal Aleghtay High School in Allegheny County. The coroner's office notes the incident occurred last night and identifies the defendant as the alleged participant.
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McFadden
Weal Aleghtay High Schoo
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