Germans Buy Up All U S Dollars Amid Exchange Frenzy
In Bonn the central bank bought between 700 million and 1 billion dollars in the first hour on the Frankfurt exchange as West Germany resists marking up or revaluing the currency. Officials warn inflation risk but aim to protect export jobs while keeping the dollar from sinking. Jamestown HUD review stalls low income housing project led by Dr Milton Battler as Nixon cuts housing funds.
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West Germany
Cetral Bank
Frankfurt Exchange
Frankfurt
Bundesbank
U.S
Helmut Schmidt
Willy Brandt
Schmidt
Thut
Brandt
Jamestown
Milton Battler
HUD
Buffalo
Frank Cerabone
Jamestown Housing Authority
Battler
Nixon
Prisons Put Out No Vacancy Sign In Florida
Florida prison chief Louie Wainwright halted new admissions as overcrowding worsens with 550 inmates lacking beds. Lake Butler Reception Center holds up to four per 7 by 9 foot cell designed for one, while statewide 10,600 inmates exceed capacity by more than 1,900. Gov. Askew orders 1,200 new beds by July 1. a Cape Kennedy site may take two years. Emmett Roberts says 200 more wait in county jails. 200 in local facilities awaiting admission. Lake Butler previously saw a food protest over crowding.
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Tallahasse
Fla
Louie Wainwright
Florida
Wainwright
Lake Butler
Casaid Wainwright
Reubin Askew
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
Emmett Roberts
Cape Kennedy
Roberts
Jacksonville
PUC Approves Dial a Phone Minibus Service in Aliquippa
The Public Utility Commission approves a dial a phone minibus service for Aliquippa in Beaver County to fill the void after the Woodlawn and Southern Motor Coach Co. abandonment. Zenalla Transit will run three radio equipped buses carrying 13 to 23 passengers on a roving schedule in Aliquippa and Hopewell Township from 7 am to 1 am.
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Harrisburg
Public Utility Commission
Aliquippa
Beaver County
Woodlawn & Southern Motor Coach Co
Jail Project Contract Awarded in Crawford County
MEADVILLE The Crawford County jail basement renovation for work release prisoners received ent racts yesterday after a two month wait caused by the Department of Labor and Industry. Governor's Justice Commission funds of 40500 dollars became available to the county only after plans were approved.
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Meadville
Crawford County
Labor and Industry
Governor's Justice Commission
Reagan Proposes 10 Percent Permanent State Tax Cut
Governor Ronald Reagan called for a permanent 10 percent cut in California's income tax and a constitutional cap on future tax levies. He floated freezing total state taxes at current levels and shaving them gradually to about 7 cents per dollar over 15 years, limiting revenue and spending growth to roughly $27 billion by 1989-90 and ensuring ongoing funding access.
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Sacramento
Calif
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Development Plan Nears Final Okay
Meadville City Council must pass a resolution approving the 4th Ward Neighborhood Development Plan after a public hearing. Victor Leap of the Meadville Redevelopment Authority assured funding will come from this year’s federal budget despite Nixon administration cuts. Mayor Rice signaled strong support.
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Meadville
4Th Ward
Victor Leap
Meadville Redevelopment Authority
Francis T. Rice
Anthony Dunlevy
B&O Crews Clear Derailed Cars Near Rockwood Pa
Rail crews labored to clear debris from Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Rockwood Pennsylvania after a 31 car freight derailment part of a 116 car train carrying coal. No injuries reported and no volatile fuels involved. The train was en route from Philadelphia to Chicago when the derailment occurred shortly after 2 PM Thursday four miles east of Rockwood in Somerset County.
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Rockwood
Baltimore & Ohio
Here
Somerset County
B&o
Chicago
Philadelphia
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