Gossip fuels moral life says Penn psychologist at AAAS
Dr. John Sabini and Dr. Maury Silver of Johns Hopkins report gossip reinforces shared moral norms in communities. They note gossip remains a cross cultural universal, though modern mores curb it and its effects on morality vary with social context.
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Judy Carne Wins $95,000 Damages in Auto Case
Actress Judy Carne returned to England after a Philadelphia trial where a federal jury awarded her 95 000 for an auto accident involving her former husband Robert Bergmann. The verdict included 45 000 for lost wages and 50 000 for pain and suffering.
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Pittsburgh Probe Ties Jobs to Liquor Franchises
In Pittsburgh a state grand jury probe centers on selling jobs and liquor store franchises via the auditor general's Pittsburgh office. Witnesses say Samuel Sunny Peters collected thousands for promotions and seed money from businessmen seeking private liquor store franchises. Separately, about 350 parking lot attendants rejected another contract offer from owners, with six years of talks ahead. Local 926 and Harry Gardner oversee most city spaces. wage hikes totaling 95 cents were proposed before the old contract expired.
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Plowshares Eight members freed on bail after plea
Reverend Daniel Berrigan and two others linked to the Plowshares Eight were released on bail after burglary and conspiracy convictions for entering a General Electric plant in King of Prussia Pennsylvania last September. Berrigan cited humanity's crime in weapon possession as he left Western Penitentiary with health concerns guiding his decision to post bail. Molly Rush and Sister Ann Montgomery were also freed, while prior bail rulings were overturned by the state Superior Court awaiting further actions.
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Montgomery County
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TWA to halt Pittsburgh to London nonstop service
Trans World Airlines announced suspension of its nonstop Pittsburgh to London service effective October 1. The route began May 18 and had operated on a three days a week schedule after an initial plan for daily flights.
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Arsonist Targeting Saltsburg Police Linked to Fires
Saltsburg authorities suspect a single arsonist hostile to local government after about ten arson and criminal mischief incidents since January 1 in the Indiana County borough. Police chief Terry Troup said most fires targeted the police department or borough, indicating a lone offender may be responsible.
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