Pennsylvania reapportionment clock runs to Thursday deadline
Harrisburg AP members of a six member conference committee pressed toward a deal on the court ordered redistricting of Pennsylvania House and Senate districts. Republicans favor variances up to 25 percent while Democrats seek no more than 15 percent above the 56 000 per district ratio. The court warned it would realign if no accord is reached by Thursday.
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Florida Struck by 12 Hour Hurricane Toll on Coast
Storm caused widespread damage across Miami and Fort Lauderdale with 80 percent of power out and water intrusion flooding Collins Avenue and Key Biscayne. The Diplomat hotel seawall failed and tides reached near historic levels as looting incidents occurred during the crisis.
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Doctor Accused Of Poisoning Wife For Second Time
In Tacoma, Dr. Robert E. Boehme was charged with first degree assault with intent to kill for allegedly poisoning his second wife, Mary, with a toxic injection at St. Joseph's Hospital in July. Bail set at 25000. he was to be arraigned in Pierce County Justice Court.
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Betsy Brings Severe Florida Damage and Evacuations
As Hurricane Betsy roared ashore communities along a 300 mile Florida coastline endured downpours and 105 mph winds near Miami. The storm flooded streets, ruined 2 million acres of avocado crops and forced 18,000 people into 143 Red Cross shelters in the southern tip of the state.
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County Takes Step Toward Pollution Control Unit
The County Commission moved toward creating a pollution control unit in the Health Department. They contacted Louis A Specter of Erie to head the local effort until a full-time director is found, citing past service and a need to address delays from the Sun Health Department. Commissioner Wilmo Lill de noted agreement to rehire Specter for a two-week period to organize the unit amid a lengthy legislative path.
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Council approves $4 monthly garage rent allowance
Weber stated adding a rear garage would cost more than the proposed allowance over the station’s remaining life. The council approved a $4 monthly garage rent allowance starting this month.
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India claims naval shelling destroys Pakistani bases in Dwaki region
Radio Pakistan says its shelling destroyed military radar at Dwaki and used air attacks against Indian targets. India reports progress in Lahore Amritsar including heavy Pakistani losses. Rawalpindi counters that the Indian offense is bogged down. one C130 down near Palam. New Delhi awaited reprisal reports with no damage at the airport.
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Double death ruled in by own action in Koga County
Coroner Samuel R. Gerber ruled that a double shooting death was caused by self-inflicted actions. Aan Bittinger, 4, died after shooting himself in the temple, and his wife Jenin Bittinger also died by self-inflicted gunfire. The family, from Uniantown, Pa., had lived in the area for five years with six children.
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Actor George Ratt Pleads Guilty in Los Angeles Case
Movie actor George Ratt pleaded guilty yesterday to a string of counts in a Los Angeles case. He faces sentencing on September 2 as prosecutors seek disposal of the remaining items.
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Road Toll Over Holiday Breaks Record
Traffic accidents killed 563 persons on the nation's highways during the 7 hour Labor Day weekend, a record for the holiday period. The National Safety Council had estimated between 500 and 600 fatalities in traffic accidents from 6 p.m. to midnight. Dale Owen, 62, a Broadway actor famed as a lover of the world's most beautiful women in 1928, died yesterday.
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