Pennsylvania Senate budget action hints at new taxes
In Harrisburg, Senate leaders edge toward the 25 votes needed for tax increases. Republicans show interest in deals for support while Democrats form opposition. The conference committee plans to present two tax options, aiming for a simple yes or no by Thursday.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Robert Mellon
Martin Murray
House
House Conference Committee
Henry Cianfiani
Philadelphia
Cianfiani
Shapp
Economic Slowdown Looms After Spending Drop
Washington reports the third straight monthly decline in consumer spending beginning in April after President Carter scrapped a $50 tax rebate plan. Economists split on the impact, with some criticizing the withdrawal while Carter remained optimistic about the long term outlook.
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Washington
Carter
Maynard Comter
Commerce Department
Nurses Found Guilty in 1975 Poisonings at VA Hospital
Two Filipina nurses Narciso and Perez were found guilty by a federal jury of conspiring to poison three patients at a Veterans Administration hospital in 1975 with Pavulon, while Narciso was acquitted of one murder and poisoning charge. The verdicts carry possible life sentences. sentencing will follow a presentence report.
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Detroit
Veterans Administration
Ann Arbor
Filipina Narciso
Leonora Perez
Miss Narciso
Pavilon
Uss
Philip Pratt
Narciso
Perez
Area Solons Await Tax Hike Action
Harrisburg area lawmakers indicated they will decide on supporting a state tax increase after reports. Gov Shapp’s plea during a joint session drew little support as Rep DiCarlo said the budget stalemate persists amid Philadelphia school issues and union complaints. House and Senate members found Shapp’s stance irritating as conference committees work toward a compromise with a report due at week’s end.
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Harrisburg
Milton Shapp
Representatives
David DiCarlo
Erie
Shapp
House
DiCarlo
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Senate
Forest Hopkins
Corry
Shap
Bernard Dombrowski
Eric
Gov
Dombrowski
County borrows to fund MH MR unit in budget crisis
Erie County commissioners, in a three week gap, vote to borrow up to 1 125 000 to back the Mental Health Mental Retardation program amid a state budget impasse. The move backs Counselling Services Center which is without operating funds as MHMR plans to contract services and fund about 90 percent. The center needs 7 700 for July payroll and expenses while state officials delay checks until the legislature acts and the governor signs. Interest will be paid from MECMA monies.
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Erie County
MHMR
Joseph Schmitt
A.J. Gehriein
City Slammed By Damaging Summer Storm
Corry endured a severe storm with 2.84 inches of rain, possibly a record, triggering about 400 fire calls and utility cuts at 29 homes. Trees downed, streets flooded, and basements flooded with help from nearby fire crews and 13 Civil Defense volunteers aiding pumping efforts.
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Bill Eaton
Corry
West Washington Street
Paula Mountain
Columbus
Elgin- Beaverdam
Spring Creek
Civil Defense
Three Die In Racial Clashes At San Quentin Prison
San Quentin California AP reports a tense but calm response after clashes between Black Muslim and Nazi inmates in the west wing, using improvised knives and clubs. Three inmates were killed and several injured as guards quelled the violence. lockdown extended for about a week.
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San Quentin
Calif
Cons
Wevean
Mike Laxting
Luxford
American National Socialists
Jimmy Louis Hunt
San Francisco
Lastford
San Francisco Bay
Pa House backs anti abortion amendment call
In Harrisburg the House approved a 127 to 64 resolution to seek a US constitutional convention to write an anti abortion amendment. If Senate passes, Pa would join 9 states petitioning for a convention with 34 states needed to trigger it. Legislators noted uncertainties on scope and risk to Constitution while supporters emphasized protecting unborn life.
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Harrisburg
House
State Senate
Pennsylvania
Congress
Senate
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