Four would-be robbers nabbed after mall shootout attempt
Four Philadelphia men attempted a robbery at John Warlamaker's Department in Springfield Mall armed with a sawed-off shotgun. After fleeing, they struck at Clover in Morton. Police arrested three in Kiddie Ty and toy-store lot. a fourth hid under a car seat. The men face charges of attempted robbery criminal conspiracy weapons offenses and possession of stolen property.
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N. Reese Street
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Baltimore Pike
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Conestoga Terrace
State faces loss of federal gas tax funds over emissions test
Gov. Thornburgh warned Pennsylvania could lose about $1 billion in federal highway funds over four years if the Legislature fails to approve auto emissions testing. The program, which raises pump prices by five cents on April 1, could trigger a court-ordered freeze on federal aid. PennDOT says $83 million in projects for Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown areas may be at risk this year.
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Gas Tax Passes in Lame-Duck Senate Amid Partisan Fight
The lame-duck Senate finally approved a 5-cent-a-gallon gas tax to fund highway repairs after a month-long session marked by partisan bickering led by Jesse Helms. Reagan hailed the move as excellent news, noting it could create about 320,000 jobs amid high unemployment as the House adjourned and the 98th Congress prepared to convene in January.
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