Fire Dept Ordered to Hire Minorities in Philadelphia
A federal judge ordered the Philadelphia fire department to hire one minority person for every two whites until a new unbiased hiring exam is created. The ruling also requires 15 percent of promotions to captain and lieutenant to go to racial minorities. The suit, filed Jan. 29, was brought by 20 black firefighters, the Community Advocate Unit, and Club Valiant.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Fire Department
Louis,c. Bechtle
Fire Department
Community Advocate Unit
Pennsylvania Department of Justice
Club Valiant, Inc
Chrysler Grants Rebates of 400 Dollars to Boost Sales
Chrysler Corporation launches a five week rebates drive offering 200 to 300 dollar reductions on selected models plus 100 dollars for specific trade ins. The plan, backed by a five million dollar media blitz, marks the first major direct rebates to buyers in years, with GM and Ford showing no immediate plans to mimic the program.
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Detroit
U.S
Chrysler Corporation
General Motors
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler
New York
Harry Laubscher
Blyth Eastman Dillon & Co
Arvid Jouppi
Reinstate Two County Prison Guards
Erie County prison guards Ralph Pontillo and his brother Angelo were reinstated with three to five day suspensions after a Sunday incident. Warden Al Skonieczka and Prison Board Chairman William O Hill Jr. ordered the reinstatement, with pay suspensions, amid disputes over orders, language, and meals.
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Erie
Erie County
al Skonieczka
William O. Hill Jr
Ralph Pontillo
Eric
Angelo
Skonieczka
Ray Ames
Ralph
Ames
Hill blocks watchman from carrying gun at Erie building
Erie Commissioner William C. Hill Jr refused to allow a watchman at the Community Services Building to carry a firearm after a high powered rifle bullet shattered a window. Maintenance supervisor William Wolfe said the bullet penetrated a thermal pane and lodged in a wall, causing about 100 dollars in damage. The shooting marks a second such incident in recent months.
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Erie
William C. Hill Jr
Community Services
William Wolfe
Wolfe
Hill
Fineman Named Pa House Speaker After Close Fight
Herbert Fineman, 54, Philadelphia Democrat, won a third term as Speaker amid questions about his ruthlessness and skill. Gov. Shapp intervened to file nominating papers as Fineman faced a potential retirement after two decades in the legislature. He plans to reward allies, move Marty Mullen from staff and chair, and continue shaping key House decisions.
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Harrisburg
Herbert Fineman
Fineman
Philadelphia
Shapp
Department of State
Shap
Rep
Martin P. Mullen
House
Marty
Mullen
Appropriations Committee
Temple University
State House
Retiree builds tiny miniplane in garage near Redwood Falls
Leo Zeug, 61, a retiree and former manufacturer, crafted a 13 foot long miniplane with a 17 foot wingspan in his garage. The 50 horsepower craft, powered by a modified Volkswagen engine, cruises about 130 mph and uses 2% gallons of fuel per hour. He spent 1,000 hours and 2000 dollars on parts, with FAA permission to fly within 25 miles of Redwood Falls.
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Redwood Falls
Minn
Leo Zeng
Detroit
Zeug
Rockford
Federal Aviation Administration
Redwood
Alls
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