Researchers Recommend Area Short Line Railroad Plan
Pittsburgh based firm presents a plan to a regional committee for a Northwestern Pennsylvania shortline railroad using abandoned lines to restore service across eight counties Crawford Venango Warren Forest Clarion Mercer Erie and Lawrence. The proposal cites bankruptcies and rising transport costs as reasons to preserve local rail service and outlines four possible systems totaling 179 to 675 miles with System 1 at 675 miles serving eight counties plus McKean Jefferson Elk counties.
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Pettsburgh
Conrad Researen Corgi
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Northwest Regional Planning and Development Commission
Crawford
Venango
Warren
Forest
Clarion
Mercer
Erie
Lawrence
Penn Central
Erie Lackawanna Balload
Department of Transportation
Conrad
McKean
Elky
U Jefferson
Penn
Sylvania
Chautauqua County
New York
Jefferson
Glynn Knight
Northwest Commission
Conrail
Agreement Bans Strikes Over Jurisdictional Disputes
AP reports the Pittsburgh Building Trades Council signed a pact prohibiting strikes over jurisdictional issues during construction of the city’s new convention center. The $25.6 million project is set to begin this spring, marking the council’s second such agreement and drawing state officials’ support.
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Vittsburgh
Pittsburgh Building Trades Council
Warren Area Searchers Renew Hunt For 79YearOld Man
Warren area volunteers plan another two mile sweep in Cherry Grove as Merle Eames 79 remains missing since December 13. Ten man teams with walkie talkies will assemble at Cherry Grove fire hall at 8 a.m. weather permitting and search continues rain or shine.
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Warren
Merle Eames
Cherry Grove
Eames
Robert Eames
James
Cherry Grove Volunteer Fire Department
Jones Road
Bull Hill Road
Lower Sheriff Run
Minister Road
Vandergriff Corners
Waren
National Guard
Civil Air Patrol
Clarendon
Sheffield
Youngsville
Boy 12 Guilty Of Involuntary Manslaughter In Shooting
In Greenville Mercer County judge found 12 year old Robert Alexander Jr guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the shooting death of his twin Ronald after a water gun fight. He also was found guilty of aggravated assault in wounding 11 year old David Christy. Sentencing awaits clinic report.
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Greenville
Mercer County
Robert Alexander, Jr
Ronald
Albert Acker
David Christy
Alexander
Robert
Christy
Acker
Mercer County Juvenile Court Center
Western Psychiatric Institute
Pittsburgh
Guatemala Withdraws U S Military Aid Over Human Rights
Guatemala becomes fifth Latin regime to reject U S military aid amid Congress human rights scrutiny. About 75 million in grants and credits involved as Argentina Brazil Uruguay and El Salvador previously pulled back. Guatemala cites sovereignty and U S judgment as motive. Amnesty International highlights past abuses.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
U.S
Argentina
Brazil
Uruguay
el Salvador
State Department
Chile
Washington
Congress
Carter
United States
AU S
Amnesty International
Twelfth Night Set by Brokenstraw Players at Wright Street School
Brokenstraw Players announced their next production Shakespeare's Twelfth Night directed by Mike Lucie with John Bracken producing. Performances run June 29 to July 2 at Wright Street School as auditions and ticket sales details follow. Volunteers are urged to donate materials and old costumes for the production.
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Brokenstraw
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Dunlop
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Remington
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BIG Wheel
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