Disabled protesters hold NYC rally over oil plan
About 100 wheelchair bound demonstrators from the Coalition of Disabled Citizens rallied in Midtown Manhattan against New York State’s mandatory odd-even gasoline allocation. A police officer moved between participants as they blocked streets. Later the energy chief announced disabled drivers would be exempt from the plan.
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Grand Valley Firemen Get New Vehicle
Grand Valley Vol Fire Department announced the launch of its emergency vehicle ambulance service. Chief Charles Hollabaugh noted the ambulance was ordered last June and delivered February 28 at the Grand Valley fire station. Life support equipment, installed recently, is state approved and the unit is now in service.
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Grand Valley
Pa House Nixes St Pat's Measure
The Pennsylvania House defeated a proposal to keep taprooms open on St Patrick's Day by a 95 to 89 vote. The holiday falls on March 17 this year and many taverns are likely to close.
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St. Pat’s
Harrisburg
Valley equipment links to Warren and Crawford networks
Valley equipment is dual channel radio equipped and netted with the Warren County Emergency Network as well as the Crawford County system. The vehicle carries halator, aspirator, and respirator equipment of the most modern design.
Denenberg Declares Senate Run Not Afraid To Speak Up
Philadelphia AP Herbert Denenberg Pennsylvania insurance commissioner announced his bid for the U S Senate primary facing Pittsburgh Mayor Peter Flaherty. He pledges to shake up Washington, opposed special interests, and vows to keep Mayor Flaherty in his four year term while highlighting his record against big oil and insurance industries. He plans stops in Pittsburgh Harrisburg Philadelphia and other cities to drum up support.
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Richard S. Schweiker
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Johnstown
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Denenberg
Peter Flaherty
Gov. Shapp
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Shapp
Washington
Senate
Schweiker
Flaherty
Rail line cutbacks threaten thousands of jobs in Pa
Pennsylvania officials estimate 18 000 jobs and 56 million dollars yearly in rail revenue could be lost if the federal National Rail Reorganization Act results in abandoning 1400 miles of track in the state. Critics warn widespread economic harm across northwest Pennsylvania, while supporters point to potential transit uses on some lines.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Smethport
Peter Flaherty
Allegheny County Port Authority Transit District
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23Rd District
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Appalachia
Flaherty
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