Black Becomes A 4-Star General
Air Force Lt Gen Chappie James becomes the first black U.S. four star general after a career spanning Vietnam combat missions and public roles promoting racial unity. Born in Pensacola and a Tuskegee alum, he is set to move to become NORAD chief in Colorado Springs after Senate confirmation.
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Washington
Daniel James
Air Force
Chappie’’ James
U.S
James
Old Freeman Field
Seymour
Ind
North Vietnam
Melvin R. Laird
Pentagon
Germany
Spain
Azores
McGuire Air Force Base
N.J
Pensacola
Fla
Tuskeegee Institute
Army Air Corps
Senate
Military Airlift Command
North American Defense Command
Colorado Springs
Colo
Eric Boxer's Son Killed On Highway
An eight year old Millcreek boy Joseph J. Bizzarra was struck by a westbound car while crossing Zimmerly road. He died at St. Vincent Heath Center from multiple injuries. Police and coroner ruled the death accidental. the driver was Marsha Amalfi, 29, of Hiie. The incident marked the county's 26th traffic fatality.
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Millcreek
Joseph J. Bizzarra
Jurie
Johnny Bizzarra
Rosalind
St. Vincent Heath Center
Kearsarge
Ehe
Merle Wood
Zimmerly Road
Marsha Amalfi
Hiie
Heavier truck bill rejected in Pennsylvan ia House
The Pennsylvania House defeated a proposal to raise the state highway weight limit from 73,280 to 80,000 pounds by a 128 to 59 vote. Sponsor Rep. Russell LaMarca plans to push again, arguing relief for trucking costs while opponents warn of reduced stopping ability and road damage. The debate included claims tractors and trailers pose safety risks versus associations stating relative safety. the article also notes two birth announcements in local hospitals.
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Harhisburg
House
Pennsylvania
Congress
Russell LaMarca
Dlerks
Hill
Shane
Indiana
Hep
Joseph Zeller
Lehigh
Pennsylvania Motor ‘Truck Association
Luxury Cars Still Selling Amid Price Rises
Luxury car sales stay strong despite inflation and a slowing market. Ford officials say buyers seek status over price as models from Cadillac Lincoln Jaguar and Mercedes Benz rise in cost and gain popularity. US luxury sales rose 5 percent January May while overall car sales fell 18 percent. Cadillac leads with 93,308 sales. Britain plans 575 million dollars to upgrade international telecom links in coming five years.
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Mich
Ford Motor Co
John Naughton
Chrysler
Imperial
America
Auto Companida
Mercedes Benz
Jaguar
Mercedes-Benz
Lincoln
Cadillac
U.S
Ford
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New York City
Michael Codd
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Robert Groh
Beame
Albany
Eric Boxer
York
Gerhard Mueller
United Nations Prevention Unit
Cali
Horton J. Davis & Son Inc. Insurance
N. Center St
Corry Memorial Hospital
Ronald Bunce
R.D. 4
Corry
Bunce
Janis Watrous
Union City Memorial Hospital
Hodney McCray
Union City
McCray
Christine Rojak
Bill - Rose
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Pada
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Marine Bank
Marvel
All Flavors
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Britain
London
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Erie, PA
israRuer
Polo Bikes
HIS & Hers
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