Claim Rail Costs Triple Estimates
Washington AP says reviving seven failing Northeastern and Midwestern railroads would cost 3.6 to 7.3 billion over 14 years to form ConRail. The plan envisions abandoning unprofitable lines, upgrading main tracks, more frequent passenger service on 17 routes, and reserved NY to DC tracks for passengers. Profitability hinges on heavy rehabilitation and potential loan guarantees up to 1.5 billion.
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Washington
Congress
U.S. Railroad Association
ConRail
New York
The
Rail Association
Pitt-Titusville Student Charged in Marijuana Possession Case
Corry state police arrested Keith B. Srakocic, 19, a Pitt-Titusville Campus student, on marijuana possession charges. He is the third student charged this year from a raid at a Pitt dormitory on January 10. A preliminary hearing is set for March 5 before District Justice Ronald Cole. fellow students Mark A. Huminski and James D. DeLuca face criminal drug charges.
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Corry State
Pitt
First Of A Series Police Pension Fund Hurting
The city faces a growing paper loss in its police pension fund, with 1973 book value at 245,230 and market value at 154,375, a deficit of 90,855. City finance director Calderone notes no actual loss unless assets are sold, while actuarial reviews of all three funds may prompt management changes.
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Trust Department
Marine National Bank
Benjamin Calderone
Calderone
City Hopefuls Face Unclear Primaries In Erie County
More than 100 residents have taken out petitions for the May primaries at the Erie County courthouse, but only 15 have turned them in. The filing deadline is March 11 with a withdrawal cutoff March 18. John Wagner notes some will file on the 18th as two candidates per party vie for county commissioners, while top vote-getters in November decide the rest of the slate. Petitions show names like Mrs. Mary Hubley, William Halfast, Theodore Swanson, Harry Coulter, and Rita Downey. Uncertain are Edward Saloum, Richard Schuster, Frances Sventek, Andrew Sventek, and Kathleen Skiff from Concord Township considering runs for school board, supervisor, auditor, and council respectively.
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Erie County
John Wagner
Journal Today
Wagner
Mary Hubley
William Halfast
Theodore Swanson
Harry Coulter
Swanson
Coulter
Rita Downey
Edward Saloum
Richard Schuster
Frances Sventek
Concord Township
Andrew Sventek
Concord
Kathleen Skiff
GECAC explores sites for permanent senior center in Erie
GECAC officials met with the Red Cross board to seek help for a permanent senior center site. Previous searches included St Pauls Lutheran Church, but a full time location remains unlikely. Mayor Kibler negotiates with county to buy the former Water Company building near the Fourth Ward elderly housing project.
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Greater Erie Community Action Committee
GECAC
Board of
the Red Cross
GHCAC
Red Cross Board
Red Cross
Water Company
Fourth Ward
Workers Cutting Back in Tight Job Market
AP Newsfeatures writer Kay Bartlett reports a new trend as unemployment rises, with workers voluntarily taking pay cuts, four day weeks, or reduced vacation to preserve jobs. Georgia shows partial layoffs affecting about 75 000 workers. unions also push reductions such as Walston Star News guilds four day week for four days pay, affecting 100 of 560 workers. More than 1 000 Great Lakes Express workers accept a 20 percent first quarter cut.
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Kay Bartlett
AP Newsfeatures
Georgia
Orwis Goward
Baxley Veneer and Cleat Co
Baxley
Walston Star News
Newspaper Guild
Guild
Philip M. Kadis
Great Lakes Express
Ford Sees Cambodia Crisis Tightening U S Aid Urgency
President Ford called Cambodia extremely critical and urged rapid U S military assistance to Lon Nol to prevent collapse. He warned Cambodia could run out of ammunition unless aid is extended and noted possible negotiations could end the war if stability is maintained. He defended policy toward Kissinger and Cuba, and spoke on arms sales, Middle East force, and Cambodia aid limits.
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Hollywood
Fla
Ford
Cambodia
U.S
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Elliot Richardson
London
Cuba
United States
Middle East
Me Kong River foothold falls as Phnom Penh sustains shelling
Phnom Penh and its airport were hit by 38 rounds as Khmer Rouge forces seized Peam Raing Loeu, second government foothold below Neak Luong on the Mekong. Oudong also fell. About 250 civilians have died in daily shelling since Jan 1. US airlift expands to 545 tons of rice and 62,300 gallons of gasoline daily. In Vietnam, 200 North Vietnamese troops were reported killed as fighting raged 120 miles southwest of Saigon.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Mekong
Neak Luong
Khmer Rouge
Penm Raing Loeu
Oudong
Peam Raing Loeu
South Vietnam
U.S
Goverment
Saigon
Mekong Delta
Bizarre Series Of Crashes Near Here Investigated
State Police probed five traffic crashes yesterday near Wattsburg. Three occurred at the same icy spot on Route 89, with one vehicle in two crashes. Vehicles involved included a 17 year old driver from Erie, a 52 year old truck driver from Gifford, and a 69 year old plow operator from Corry. Damages totaled around $1,100. Fire police aided at the scene for hours.
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Corry
Kenneth Stutton
Erie
Route 89
Wattsburg
Sutton
Richard F. Osborne
Gifford
Crossett, Inc
Warren
Mark R. Stone
Eric
William Cassidy
R.D
Stone Auto
Cassidy
Keith Raymond
Elgin- Beaverdam
Daley Dominates Chicago Primary As Hoellen Likely Quits
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley crushed his first primary challenger in 20 years and Republican John J Hoellen signaled withdrawal from the race. Hoellen, who won the GOP nomination easily over two minor candidates, conceded defeat in the mayoral bid and said the machine has reached its peak. If Hoellen leaves, a replacement would be chosen by the Cook County Republican Central Committee.
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Chicago
Richard J. Daley
John J Hoellen
Hoellen
Ifean
Cook County Republican Central Committee
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James D. DeLuca
Police
Edward Geiger
Richardson
Israel
Vietnam
Phnom Penh Seige Continues
Miles
Kampot
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Iskoun
Ivay Hae
Qudong
Daley
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