Penn Central postpones shutdown amid federal aid hopes
Penn Central Trustees delayed a February shutdown after promises of swift federal aid. The railroad had warned it would stop new freight shipments and cease operations by February 25 due to cash shortfalls, as Erie Lackawanna also seeks federal relief. Officials cited coal strikes and auto downturns, while Congress considers relief bills and potential Conrail merger plans loom for the industry.
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Civil Fraud Filed By W T Grant
W T Grant Co faces civil fraud and conspiracy charges in New York accusing three former real estate division employees and a Atlanta based firm of kickbacks and bribes. Chairman James Kendrick alleges sums may reach hundreds of thousands of dollars and that the misconduct may have harmed store placements. Defendants include John A Christensen, former real estate vice president earning $72,000 annually, and his wife Maiisy Mark S Haines.
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All Tuna Types Explained For Shoppers During Lent
STATE COLLEGE PA AP Shoppers will see Lenten food displays in stores this week with tuna highlighted on shelves and in ads. The piece explains four commercially important tunas Albacore Yellowfin Bluefin and Skipjack with Albacore labeled white meat and the others sold as light meat and notes white meat costs more due to limited availability.
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State College
Frozen Fish Deals and Spring Produce Trends
Price variations depend on pack style and moisture content for fish products. Lenten specials urge buyers to read labels and compare weights and origins. Fresh produce shows early spring items like asparagus and strawberries while storage-dated cabbage and onions offer value. new cabbage from California Florida and Texas appears green and bright.
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Kissinger visits Cairo on Egypt Israel pullback talks
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger lands in Cairo to press Egyptian concessions for a Sinai pullback. He brings an Israeli proposal outlining steps toward ending boycotts, movement of cargo to Israel, cross border travel, and cultural exchanges. Israel seeks a signed peace pledge and guarantees of petroleum supplies if Abu Rudeis is relinquished. Kissinger reports progress and plans further talks with Sadat as Rabin government resistance surfaces. A newborn adds local news from Corry Memorial Hospital.
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Evacuation Ordered After Styrene Truck Crash in Pa
A chain reaction wreck on snowbound Interstate 70 near Taylorstown Pennsylvania forced area evacuation after a tractor-trailer carrying styrene ruptured. The driver of the lead truck was killed and four other trucks were involved. Firefighters and state troopers were overcome by fumes but revived with oxygen. The McGuffy School District within the evacuation zone remained closed. The scene drew comparisons to a war zone as authorities worked to clear the debris and assess hazards. Renowned developers Centurion Development Corp and its executives were mentioned in connection with regional projects in Atlanta.
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