Plan to raise gas bills faces legal challenge
The Federal Power Commission unveiled a 1.5 billion increase in nationwide natural gas price ceilings to pipelines, prompting Energy Action to seek reconsideration and a stay. The change could raise the average residential bill about 6 percent, while critics argue the hike is too high and hasteful and urge reinvestment of higher proceeds to spur new gas supplies.
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Washington
Federal Power Commission
Commission
U.S. Court of Appeals
FPC
Energy Action
Don
S. Smith
Tom Girard
FCC
American Gas Association
AGA
County Breaks Own Rule on Travel to Meetings
Erie County Commissioners deferred spending cutbacks recommendations then approved several travel authorizations at the regular weekly meeting. Minority commissioner Karl Boyes questioned the move and said he did not know why it occurred. Chairman William O Hill Jr. said there was no official ban, while Michael Flatley called the travel needed only when extremely necessary. The actions included Tor Weights and Measures Chief Joseph Blasco to attend a Harrisburg seminar on taxi meter testing and authorizations for County Plantner Christopher Capotis to participate in further duties.
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Erie County
Community Services
Karl Boyes
William O. Hill Jr
Michael Flatley
Tor
Joseph Blasco
Harrisburg
Christopher Capotis
Bayes
Pittsburgh
Health Department
Hill
Joseph Schmitt
Schmitt
Two juveniles caught with fireworks in Union City
Police stopped two 16 year olds after residents reported suspicious activity on Shady Avenue. Officers found Thunder Bombs Red Lanterns and firecrackers in the vehicle and charged the youths with violating city fireworks ordinances. They were released with summonses.
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Union City
Shady Avenue
Leading Indicators Up In June Signal Slower Growth
The Commerce Department reports the leading index rose three tenths in June marking an eighth straight gain led by a 13.6 percent jump in a key component. May’s 0.7 percent increase was revised from 1.4 percent. The overall outlook remains one of growth, albeit slower in the coming months.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Two-Headed Garter Snake Born in Cleveland
A rare two headed garter snake, offspring of a regular garter snake owned by John Williams of Cleveland, is described as exceptionally unusual. Both heads vie for food at feeding time, and the creature is noted as remarkably uncommon similar to Siamese twins among humans.
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John Williams
Cleveland
Harrises End Case End of Hearst Testimony Move
In Los Angeles William and Emily Harris block Patricia Hearst from testifying by resting without calling a witness. The district attorney plans Hearst to testify as a rebuttal witness while Harris and wife also decline to present opening statements. The trial schedule shifts toward jurors deciding the couple's fate later in the week.
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Los Angeles
William and
Emily Harris
Patricia Hearst
Harrises
Miss Hearst
San Francisco
Harris
Bill
City water ban extended during reservoir renovation
City administrator Robert Grice says the ban on sprinkling, car washing and other high-volume uses will continue indefinitely while the reservoir renovation proceeds. He notes the contractor hopes to finish soon, but officials will extend the restrictions until an official end is announced.
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Ity ‘Reveivoir
Robert Grice
Grice
Perind
Suspect Arson Probed After Barn Fire At Centerville Farm
At the Process Brothers Farm near Centerville a barn fire caused about 500 dollars in damage to the building and a tractor. Three men seen fleeing led investigators to suspect arson while fire officials and state police marshal probe the blaze. The fire was spotted by a passing truck driver and drawn responders from multiple towns. The incident follows a string of mishaps at the farm including a July 6 car collision that destroyed four cows and a prior bear on injuries to Walter Process from a bull.
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Stanley Process
Walter
Process Brothers
Centerville
Process
Richard Fielding
Fielding
Bloomfield
Titusville
Townville
Randolph
Spartansburg
William Hickman
B.D. 1
Tremor Again Stuns China After Powerful Quake
A fresh strong tremor struck northeastern China after a 7.9 magnitude quake near Tientsin and Peking. Reports on casualties were scarce as buildings collapsed and officials gave few details. Whitlam and Canadian ambassador described widespread damage and tragedy while Tangshan area also reported injuries.
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Tokyo
China
Tientsin
Peking
Gough Whitlam
ANSA
C.J. Small
Guatemala
Whitlam
Japan Broadcasting Corp
Tangshan
Hopeh Province
S and L Passes 10 Million In Loans
Corry Savings and Loan reported mortgages outstanding surpassed ten million dollars in mid 1976, the first time this level was reached. Six months growth rose from 972,508 to 10,708,792 with assets up 12 percent to 13,191,125 and deposits up 11 percent. Most mortgages fund homes farms and apartments with limited investments in commercial properties.
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Corry Jomes
Corry Savings and Loan
David Nichols
Nichols
Corry Bazaar Daze Set For August weekend
The Corry Chamber of Commerce Retail Division announces Sidewalk Bazaar Daze to be held on the second weekend in August. Merchants will offer gift certificates totaling 100. Winners will be drawn on North Center street in front of Leed's at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 14, per Dan McEldowney.
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Corry Chamber of Commerce
North Center Street
Leed's
Dan McEldowney
Manger
Wisconsin woman spent 14000 to regain AFDC aid
Linda Henderson testified she used 14000 in six weeks on a car, stereo, TV, whirlpool baths, a 239 dollar clock and furniture to return to AFDC. She claimed the funds covered medical and attorney costs from a December accident settlement and that welfare was resumed to support ten children after her husband left.
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Madison
Wis
Linda Henderson
AFDC
Stoughton
Blix
Dane County
Elix
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Buffalo
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Panama
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Panama Fire Department
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Eatort
S&l
Corry
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