Philadelphia area energy costs rise to year peak
Energy prices in the eight-county Philadelphia region rose 5.6 percent from January to February and 9.7 percent in the first two months of 1981. Heating oil jumped 10.1 percent in February, the largest monthly rise since 1977, with regional prices up 18.6 percent over 12 months. Domestic fuel costs climbed nearly 20 percent in two months, while electricity and gas edged or held steady.
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GOP wins Senate seat to gain control of Pennsylvania Legislature
Republican Roy Wilt defeated Democrat Richard Ruhlman in the 5th senatorial district, giving the GOP 26 seats in the 50-member Senate and solidifying a Republican edge in state politics. The party already holds a 103-100 margin in the House, with Gov. Thornburgh praising the result as support for administration policies. Wilt framed the race as a test of Thornburgh’s popularity, a view echoed by Senate Republicans.
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Heinz to address Delco Chamber dinner honors
U S Senator H John Heinz will speak at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce dinner on April 9 at the Brandywine Club Chadds Ford with a reception first at the Brandywine River Museum. Toastmaster Harold F Haabestad Jr and dinner chair Clemens S Andes lead the event. Dr Clarence R Moll receives Outstanding Citizen Award and Daniel R Curran earns the Chamber service award for long volunteer service. Tickets sold via 602 E Baltimore Pike Me4 565-3677.
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