Pa Senate Battles Over Seat in Governor State Session
Openings day in the Pennsylvania General Assembly sparked a partisan clash as the Senate debated its right to judge member qualifications and the attorney general’s legal procedures. At issue was the 35th senatorial seat for Cambria County with Johnstown Democrat W Louis Coppersmith challenging certification. The House and Senate posts were filled, with key leaders named as the session began amid a delayed State of the Commonwealth address.
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Commonwealth Secretary
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
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Marijuana Use Rising Among Britain’s Unskilled Workers
An official British committee reports a growing trend of marijuana smoking among unskilled workers, especially on weekends. It urges reduced penalties from ten to two years and a review of police powers for drug searches and arrests, while stopping short of legalization. The panel notes marijuana’s mood and judgment effects and calls for new laws to address its derivatives.
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Edward Wayne
Britain
County budget plan prompts detailed review by commission
Clapper cites expenditures of 8 357 771 and 8 308 112 with a balance of 49 659 while Hill declines comment on reducing the levy. He voted no to allow a department-by-department review of the general fund budget before passing the millage rate. Commissioner Lamberton notes such a review had been undertaken prior to the vote.
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Aircraft upgrades raise Convair 500 price and capacity
Allegheny began converting Convairs in April 1985 to Allison jet‑operated turbines boosting price from 400000 to 1200000 and passenger capacity from 52 to 56. Speed up by 100 mph with wing and structure strengthening. Plane in service since June 1985. Flight equipment includes advanced barometric altimeter and Homer beacon.
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Marine Bank Promotes Two Officers Amid Courtroom Drama
Marine National Bank announces Marion A. Barton as assistant operations officer and James D. Howard as assistant loan officer. In a separate scene at the Ambassador Hotel victory rally, defense lawyer Grant Cooper questions Sirhan's guilt as Walker denies delays and dual juries.
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