Pennsylvania lawmaker pay hike could exceed federal limits
Harrisburg officials say a proposed raise for Pennsylvania's 253 legislators would lift salary and expenses by 62 percent to 19 200 and 6 000 respectively, far above Pay Board guidelines. Legislative leaders show no plan to reject, though federal officials warn of potential cuts.
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U.S
Commonwealth Compensation Commission
James Coll
Internal Revenue Service
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Commission
Larry Moen
The
Pay Board
Washington
Compensation Commission
Moen
North Vietnamese hold Quang Tri as battles rage around city
Heavy fighting reported on three sides of Quang Tri City as North Vietnamese forces for a sixth day blocked a government drive to recapture. Saigon said 198 NVA killed and four tanks destroyed in five battles. 29 South Vietnamese soldiers killed, 69 wounded. U.S. Marines and helicopters sustain losses amid artillery and air strikes.
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Quang Tri City
Presa
Dennis Neeld
Neeld
Radio Hanoi
Communist Peoples' Revolutionary Committee
Quang Tri Province
Two Savings and Loan Offices Held Up in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh two savings and loan associations were robbed within 10 minutes. A woman in a trench coat and wig demanded cash from Friendship Federal Savings and Loan in East Liberty. Minutes later two men around 20 used notes to obtain $200 from Concord Liberty Savings and Loan downtown. tellers reported no guns and the duo fled on foot.
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Pittsburgh
Savings and Loan Association
Friendship Federal Savings and Loan Association
East Liberty
Concord Liberty Savings and Loan Association
McGovern Clinches Nomination Weighs on Flamingo Park
In Miami Beach 1500 counterculture demonstrators failed to celebrate McGovern’s nomination. Pot, skinny dipping, and “good vibes” dominated as youths debated whether the SD senator will curb racism, end the war, and avoid backing down on abortion and drug laws. Some praised him as best hope, others warned of compromise. Among dissidents the vibe was apathetic yet restless as crowds mixed politics with recreational pride.
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Fla
George McGovern
Flamingo Park
Convention Hall
David Cohen
Students For A Democratic Society
Chicago
McGovern
South Dakota
Nixon
Kenneth Grogan
Tampa
Bill Kohler
Ti Culver
Minnesota
People’s Party
Zippies
Yippies
Zippie
Eddie Harper
Orlando
California
Hanoi Move Sought At New Peace Talks
Washington reports say United States aims to reopen the Paris peace talks with cautious optimism as Secretary Rogers and Assistant Secretary Green discuss potential movement from Hanoi. North Vietnam’s public stance shows little shift, while Kissinger notes possible private shifts. The GVN coalition demand remains a sticking point.
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Hanoi
Washington
United States
Vietnam
William P. Rogers
Rome
Paris
Marshall Green
State Department
Green
Nixon
Henry A. Kissinger
North Vietnam
Xuan Thuy
South Vietnam
le Duc Tho
Kissinger
Saigon
Rogers
U.S
Moscow
Peking
McGovern weighs running mates as convention narrows field
At Miami Beach the McGovern camp studied possible VP picks after clinching the nomination. Kennedy remains the top, though unavailable, with others listed including Woodcock Eagleton Ribicoff and Askew. Authorities later questioned two men outside McGovern’s hotel amid security concerns.
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Miami Beach
Fla
George McGovern
Edward M. Kennedy
McGovern
California
Connecticut
Abraham A. Ribicoff
South Dakota
Hubert H. Humphrey
Edmund
Muskie
Kennedy
Secret Service
FBI
Coral Beach
Michigan
Penelec rate hike delayed amid public outcry
The Public Utility Commission suspended a $36.5 million annual rate increase sought by Penelec and postponed the June 28 effective date to allow more study. Penelec serves 458,500 customers in 31 counties. protests include Erie Meadville Corry and surrounding areas with 678 letters and 40 petitions. A conference will explore settlements. hearings may follow if unresolved.
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Penelec
PUC
Erie
Meadville
Corry
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Set for Pay Hikes Amid Discharge Failures
Pennsylvania legislators appear certain to gain pay raises as discharge petitions to move the pay raise bill failed in both chambers. Representative Wendell Good led a 27-signature Assembly petition that was stalled by a motion for adjournment. A Senate petition faced a 10 day waiting period before possible action, but no discharge occurred due to summer layoff.
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Pennsylvania House
Senate
Wendell Good
Erie
Assembly
Erie Area
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