Hank Williams Jr wounds spark recovery update
MISSOULA Mont AP country music singer Hank Williams Jr is recovering after a fall on Aug 8 left serious head injuries near Missoula He underwent 74 hours of surgery and remains in intensive care The spokesman said a plastic replacement reduced the forehead scar and he may record in Nashville in May but will not perform this year Meanwhile other AP items note TV broadcaster debate in Chicago and Colorado agency scrapping plans under a reform bill
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State Senate eyed public utility raises in reform package
Harrisburg report notes a sever e bill package to boost Public Utility Commission salaries from 30 000 to 30 000 and chair from 25 000 to 32 500 as part of a plan to make the PUC a fulltime panel with greater powers. Final Senate vote expected today amid changes.
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Senate OKs Pn Budget In 4.7 Billion State Plan
Harrisburg AP The Senate approved a 4.7 billion general state budget with no new taxes in a 28 to 20 vote on Monday amid GOP claims of gimmicks. Democrats called the plan bare bones, noting a roughly four percent overall spending rise and increases above 10 percent for Justice Labor and Industry and State. The package funds education welfare health and federal operations, drops several new programs, and awaits House action and a conference committee to finalize before the new fiscal year.
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Slayings Suspect Arrested In Abt Family Case
A 24 year old man, George Geschwendt, was arrested on six murder counts for the execution style killings of five Abt family members and a friend in Trevose. Police say the case stems from a personal vendetta. he is held without bail pending a preliminary hearing.
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Corry Man Sentenced for DUI Theft and Jail Time
A Corry man, Martin V. Hallast, 22, was sentenced in Erie County court to one year in jail and three years on probation, with $100 in fines and costs. He pled guilty to drunk driving from September 12, 1975 and theft of wheels and tires from Vern Davis' Garage on September 26, 1975. Sentencing followed pre sentence investigations by Judge William Pratt. Separately, Owen D. Jaggs, 90, of 746 East Main, was arrested for public drunkenness and possession of marijuana after an attempted entry on East Main Street. Charges will be filed with District Justice Patsy Nichola.
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Poison Cookies Claim Third Child
In Durant Oklahoma children playing near their apartment spotted cookies in a pickup truck. Within hours several fell ill and three died, including four year old John Whaley and three year old Tracy Lynn Beshirs. Eighteen children may have accessed wafers left by an exterminator. Authorities voiced frustration over the missing treat.
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It May Not Be Avon Calling
A local dog licensing reminder notes that a state dog warden may visit tenants to verify dog licenses. C Lawrence Brown may carry credentials and check whether dogs are licensed. The Jan 16 deadline applied, with fines from 10 to 300 dollars for unlicensed dogs and state licenses priced 1.20 to 2.20 plus postage.
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City Receives 50833 In Liquid Fuels Allocation
Pennsylvania cities will share a record 92.49 million in liquid fuels funds on April 1. Corry’s portion totals about 50.88 thousand, with City Administrator Robert Grice noting a roughly 9.8 thousand excess over budget. 25 percent must fund road resurfacing. 75 percent goes to street maintenance.
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Japanese Kamikaze Actor Crashes Home of Lockheed Figure
Mitsuyasu Maeno, 29, wearing a WWII kamikaze uniform for a publicity stunt, crashed a light plane into Yoshio Kodama’s Tokyo residence, setting a fire but injuring no one besides Maeno who died. Police say he likely intended self harm, not a mission to kill Kodama, while a cameraman filmed for a Mukatsu movie project. Kodama, aged 85 and strokebound, faces past tax evasion scrutiny linked to a Lockheed payoff controversy.
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