Expenses revelations hit Democrat image
In Harrisburg Democrats press leaders to reveal taxpayer expense accounts. Senator Messinger says a caucus will lay the facts on the carpet as Republicans push a transparency plan. The controversy covers trips to San Francisco Tampa and Dallas Fort Worth costing 19856 from leadership funds.
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Carter Eyes Large Pay Raises for White House Staff
President Carter plans a substantial pay hike for senior staff, potentially up to 29 percent, following Congress and federal agencies. A White House aide says final size is under study with recommendations to the president due next week. Carter will act after reviewing the White House staff proposal.
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Delaware and New Castle Counties Weather Outlook
Variable cloudiness this afternoon with high near 60 to 65 in Delaware County. Clear tonight, lows around 40. Sunny milder Tuesday with highs 65 to 70. Extended period from Wednesday to Friday near 60 highs and upper 30s to mid 40s lows. New Castle County expects mid 60s, fair tonight, near 70 Tuesday, mild rest of week. Tides at Chester pier: high 8 03 a.m. and 8 38 p.m. and low 2 34 a.m. and 3 18 p.m. Precipitation totals from International Airport show 0.98 today, 5.41 this month, 6.95 this year.
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Leftists win in France election surge shocks Giscard foes
The leftist Socialist Communist alliance claimed its biggest win since World War I, taking control of 29 large cities and leading in about 15 more as runoff elections loom. In Paris the left won 40 percent. Giscard d Estaing faces a split conservative vote with Chirac and d Ornano. The ecologists failed to clear the runoff.
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Lotteries PITTSBURGH AP Satur day number in the Bounayvanta Daily Lottery was
Pittsburgh AP reports Saturday's number in the Bounayvanta Daily Lottery was drawn with results pending verification. No winners announced yet. officials noted white space and misprints in the early listing.
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Daily lottery helps bookies in Pittsburgh
Police say Pennsylvania's new daily number boosts illegal numbers writers. Dr William Valenta head of crime division says bookies make more money than ever. Detective James Toler notes the new lottery has helped the bookies after a weekend arrest.
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Fisherman Fights Sharks as Two Mates Die Near Brisbane
Sydney based report describes a 32 year old fisherman Verdon Harrison surviving 36 hours clinging to a drifting hull while sharks attacked his two companions after their 27 foot cabin cruiser was halved by a freighter. One victim uttered farewell before a large shark dragged him away. Harrison tied a tourniquet and recounted a second attack as authorities pressed the captain of a damaged freighter for details.
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Judge clears Penn Central rail officials in funds case
A federal judge dismissed all charges against two former Penn Central officials accused of siphoning about 4 million dollars from the now defunct railroad. The case involved Bevan and Reese, high level executives tied to the failed line once led by Fidel Got.
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