Who's Organizing The Policemen By The Teamsters
Police officers increasingly join the Teamsters for bargaining clout amid opposition from some officials. Joseph Valent, head of Teamsters Local 214 in Detroit, leads the drive with about 10,000 to 20,000 officers reportedly represented nationwide. An Associated Press survey finds 17 states with Teamsters law enforcement members, strongest in Michigan where 129 units are organized.
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Chris Roberts
Associated Press
America
Police Association
Teamsters
Fox
Labor Department
Allen Biggs
Washington
Joseph Valent
James A. Hoffa
Valenti
Detroit
Shirley Temple
Goodie Two Shoes
Michigan
Tas
Gordon
Hoffa
Get Foothold In Pennsylvania Police By The Teamsters
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters negotiates contracts for at least five Pennsylvania police departments and sheriff's deputies, with ongoing bargaining for Montgomery and Delaware County officers. Edward Pascale leads Local S34 near Philadelphia, having secured multiple contracts while offering free services. The union's efforts extend to prison guards in Thornton and York County, attracting both support and opposition from police groups and rival unions.
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International Bratherhood of Teamsters
Pennsylvania
Amt
Ann Beaver County
Prism Guards
Come
Montgomery County
Mercer County
Edward Pascale
Teamabers
Northatown
Philadelphia
Lower Providence
Plymouth
Whitpain
Collegeville
Pascale
Delaware County
Teamster Local 77
Broadmeadows
Thornton
Teamsters Union
York County
Hotta
New York City
Teamsters Camp
Valenti
Teamsters Cops
City council debates Hatch Street water extension amid supply concerns
Fire Chief James Maloney urged extending water lines 1000 feet on Hatch Street for Corry Plaza fire protection while City Engineer David Johnson warned the current supply is borderline. The old suction system is unusable due to contamination risks, prompting consideration of drilling a new well at a cost of 20000 to 25000 dollars. Council asked for plans for a new well at the next meeting and did not act on the Hatch Street extension.
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James Maloney
Hatch Street
Corry Plaza
David Johnson
Oe Hatch Street
Ee Johnson
Johnson
Council
Obe
Milk Price May Go Up 6.2 Cents Per Gallon
Washington AP report says President Carter plans to raise government milk price supports by about nine percent, causing an estimated 6.2 cent increase per gallon for consumers. Agriculture Secretary Bergland was to announce the decision today, with Monday reports indicating the impact on retail prices.
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Washington
Carter
Bob
Bergland
USDA
Corry School Board awards vo tech and building bids
In two meetings, the Corry Area School District Board awarded bids for second class supplies to Kurtz Brothers of Clearfield for 37000 dollars, bought a new dishwasher for the Hatch Building at Wright School from Arthur F Schultz Company of Erie for 2141 dollars, and approved vo tech equipment including auto body and mechanics room items around 85000 dollars and classroom furniture at 2600 dollars. The board also considered advertising for athletic supplies bids while reviewing ongoing vo tech purchases and price support policy changes affecting milk prices.
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Corry Area
Auto Body and Mechanics
Push For End Of Electoral College
Washington AP report notes the Carter administration urged Congress to allow same day voter registration and push a constitutional amendment for direct popular election of president and vice president. Mondale outlined a broad election law revision including public financing for campaigns and Hatch Act liberalization to boost federal civil servant political participation. He cited easier registration and higher turnout as proof of reform.
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Washington
Congress
Walter F. Mondale
House of Representatives
Corry City approves sewer rate hike on second reading
The council voted four to one to adopt a new sewer rate ordinance effective April. The plan bases charges on water usage with a tiered rate from 2.50 for 100 ft and increasing by 30, 20, and 10 cents per 100 ft beyond. Only three taxpayers attended the meeting, including a couple protesting private well metering and a senior citizen representative questioning effects on the elderly.
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Corry
William Halfast
Lawrence Shelly
Thomas Clark
Council
Will
Saed
Wale Ona
City reviews two annual audits for Corry
City of Corry approves the 1976 general fund audit showing receipts of 91 047 787 and assets of 289 297 000 with expenditures of 1 033 015 103. General government cost 103 388, highways 176 402, protections 302 609, health and sanitation 78 486, ending fund balance 20 326. Water Department receipts 361 946, disbursements 445 742, salaries 496 777, water work 29 647, utilities 95 579, cash balance 3 779.
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City of Corry
Benjamin Calderone
Calderone
City of
Rebert and Kean
Corry
At Least 22 Die in Iranian Quake Near Bandar Abbas
An AP report states a series of strong earthquakes near the Persian Gulf port of Bandar Abbas killed at least 22 people and injured 18. Fifteen deaths occurred in Siahou with damage in Choghan Seyed Abad Ab Pish and Gistan. The strongest quake registered 7.0 on the Richter scale, with a following 6.0 aftershock.
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Tehran
Iran
Persian Gulf
Bandar Abbas
Siahou
Choghan
Seyed-Abad
Ab-Pish
Gistan
Pawns In Ratings Game Skin Test Determines TV Jobs
TV Guide says ratings driven hiring uses skin tests to gauge viewers reactions to news anchors. Across major markets ERA Research and Audience Studios tested hundreds of viewers, linking juried traits to anchorman firings and reshuffles at KNXT KABC and other outlets.
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Radnor, Pa
TV Guide Magazine
Los Angeles
Seattle
Minneapolis
Denver
St. Louis
San Francisco
ERA Research
KNXT
CBS
Pat Emory
Sandy Hill
TV Guide
Adolf Hitler
George Putnam
Adolf
Ms. Hill
Kabc-Tv
Emory
Ksd-Tv
NBC
KMXT
KABC
ABC
Audience Studios Inc
Michael Silverstein
No, Kennedy Didn't Run For Two Posts
Erie County official Thomas Becht dismissed claims that John F Kennedy ran for both the U S Senate and the presidency in 1960. He said Kennedy did not seek two offices at once and noted Kennedy previously won Senate races in 1952 and 1958, with Benjamin A Smith filling the vacancy and Ted Kennedy later winning the seat in a 1982 special election.
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Erie
John F. Kennedy
Erie County
Thomas Becht
Becht
Kennedy
U.S. Senate
Ted Kennedy
Senate
Massachusetts
Gloucester
Benjamin A. Smith
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