Bomb explodes outside French Military Mission in Washington
A bomb struck the four story building housing the Materiel French Military Mission near Embassy Row with extensive window damage and shattered glass in nearby residences. Police reported no injuries though two people were inside, and the FBI joined the investigation as officials sought a motive.
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Washington
Embassy Row
Richard Bailey
Metropolitan Police Department
Tilley
FBI
Educator Asks Lower Pay Job In Oil City Board Study
Oil City School Board pauses action on Ralph Jones proposal to resign as assistant high school principal and take a lower paying home and school visitor post. The salary would drop from 17400 to 13900, leaving a vacancy. Board to seek Department of Education approval of Jones credentials before any decision.
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Oil City
Ralph Jones
Deborah L. Ross
Jerry Heller
Jones
Benjamin McFate
Arthur Murphy
Department of Education
New City Hall Redesign Shows Off Changes
Remodeling gives City Hall a new look with water department offices moved inside. A visitor notes the change, and Mrs Majorie Barr now works at her desk near the reorganized lobby area. Payments for water and sewer bills and taxes are processed at the new counter inside the Center Street entrance. The South Street door now serves as the entrance to council chambers and the Mayor’s office.
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City Hall
Water Department
Majorie Barr
Water
Ment
Senate debate looms on James Barger approval as police chief
Philadelphia AP report notes Drew Lewis urging Senate confirmation of State Police Commissioner James D. Barger. Several senators expect denial amid GOP objections to his leadership. Barger, appointed in 1973 after Arella’s firing, faced transfers and suspensions soon after taking command.
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Philadelphia
Drew Lewis
James D. Barger
Senate
Barger
Lewis
Shapp
Rocco P. Arella
Thomas Lamb
Pittsburgh
Richard Frame
GOP
Harrisburg
Dry Spell Dampens Pennsylvania Crops and Pastures
Harrisburg AP reports many Pennsylvania farmers face their first notable dry spell in eight years, with four of six reporting areas above average rainfall only. Deficits range from 1 to 1.2 inches below normal, soil moisture dwindling in Lebannon to Harrisburg, and hay pastures in active growth needing soaking rain. Four-fifths in southcentral and southeastern areas see pasture yields below average, risking livestock and dairy supplementation.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Agriculture Department
Lebanon
Southcentral
Pa Teacher Strikes Ahead Amid Negotiation Delays
In Pennsylvania between 50 and 60 of about 250 teacher contracts have not been renegotiated, per the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. Most contracts expired June 30, some extend into summer. If stalled when school resumes, strikes could occur. Teachers seek cost of living clauses due to inflation. districts await a new subsidy bill. Also notes varied rainfall impacts on farming in Berks County and statewide rainfall comparisons.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania School Boards Association
Joseph Cravitz
Cravitz
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Corry
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Pennnsylvania State Education Association
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Cameron
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Williamsport
Altoona
USUI
Ina
Bankamericard
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Corry Plaza
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