Stakeout Nets Trip Suspected In Area Rapes
Slippery Rock police arrest two men and one juvenile after a female state trooper was grabbed and menaced. The stakeout involved 42 officers from Butler State Police and county agencies. The suspects face conspiracy and assault charges. the juvenile goes to juvenile authorities. The case linked to a Feb 21 abduction and gang rape near Slippery Rock State College.
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John A. Banyay
Slippery Rock State College
Teachers Back In Classroom After Scranton Strike
SCRANTON, Pa. AP Teachers returned to the classroom ending the citys longest strike. A four judge panel ordered a two year contract and reopening of 32 schools to 14 000 students. The panel took over as arbitrator after failed talks. The school year will be extended two weeks to June 27. A 700 wage hike this year and a 650 raise starting next Sept are included.
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J&L Withdraws Plan for Deep Coal Mine Near Monongahela
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. pulls back on a proposed deep coal mine along the Monongahela River after North Versailles Township residents and officials united in opposition. The plan aimed to mine a special coal from the Freeport seam about 250 feet underground.
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Congress Briefed On Talks Depressing Middle East Setback
Washington leaders met with President Ford and Kissinger after 16 days of shuttle diplomacy failed to align Israel and Egypt on land exchanges. Mansfield called the talks depressing yet bipartisan, while Kissinger warned that Geneva negotiations face tougher odds with broader participation and Arab states' demands.
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Gasoline tax hikes framed as inevitable in energy debate
Washington, AP reports that House Ways and Means Chair Al Ullman says higher gasoline taxes are inevitable and proposes raising the federal tax to about 37 cents a gallon by 1980 beyond a nine gallon weekly allotment. He favors a state allocation trial to slow the tax, while admin and Congress seek compromise with energy policies and oil import fees.
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Three Day Work Week Favored By Workers
Hartford AP report shows support for a three day work week among insurance workers and a sample of opinions. One Middletown employee notes three 13 hour days and four days off give more free time for family.
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Rule Women GIs Must Be Markspersons
The Army will require all women enlisting after June 30 to qualify with the M16 rifle, while current female service members may volunteer for training. Officers and enlisted women must complete defensive weapons training. women remain barred from direct combat units. The Navy and Air Force have partial or voluntary programs. Nebraska forms Partners of the Americas link with Piaui, Brazil, making it the 42nd US state partnership.
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Hope Tax Bill Done Wednesday
Washington legislators edge toward a final multibillion dollar tax cut as conferees meet to reconcile House and Senate versions. Ford and aides weigh possible vetoes while leaders push for a bill before Holy Week deadlines.
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