Paris Socialists and Communists detail future government
Francois Mitterrand’s Socialists and Communist allies agreed on a framework for government action with one or two Communists possibly joining Mauroy’s new cabinet. The pact awaits ratification by central committees, signaling a formal governing terms. In Pakistan, Soviet bombings hit Kandahar as casualties mount. Casablanca riot toll rises with 66 dead and 110 hurt as protests over food prices spread to Rabat. In Ghana, northern clashes between Nanumba and Konkomba tribesmen leave many dead.
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PARIS
Francois Mitterrand
Pierre Mauroy
Socialist Party
Paul Quiles
Charles Fiterman
Israel envoy expects closer ties despite flight F-16 delay
Ephraim Evron, Israel’s ambassador in Washington, says US-Israel relations should remain close even as the United States delays delivery of four F-16 fighters. he spoke after meeting State Department Counselor Robert McFarlane and amid congressional criticism of Israel’s attack on an Iraqi nuclear site. Separately, Selective Service mails first warning letters to about 250,000 men who did not register for potential draft. a government report warns 1.3 million students could drop from the national school lunch program if prices rise, as Congress revises child nutrition programs serving over four billion meals yearly to some 27 million children.
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WASHINGTON
Ephraim Evron
Israel
United States
Evron
State Department
Robert McFarlane
U.S
IAP
Selective Service System
Liv
Agriculture Department
Congress
Thornburgh plan to abolish state store stalls in committee
Harrisburg AP reports Governor Thornburgh's bid to end Pennsylvania's state store system stalled in the Senate Law and Justice Committee as members were not present for a quorum. Sponsor Sen. Stewart Greenleaf says he will push the bill to the Senate floor despite uncertain committee support.
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HARRISBURG
Dick Thornburgh
Senate
Senate Law and Justice Committee
Stewart Greenleaf
R-Montgomery
Local Weather Update From Yesterday To Today
Yesterday’s high reported, followed by the morning low and today’s readings at 8 plus 11 30 am. Precipitation details are unclear in the fragmented note.
Jury selection in Patterson murder trial continues
Adams County Court enters a second day of jury selection for Keith M. Patterson charged with killing his mother and sister in August 1980. Four jurors will be seated after intensive voir dire as prosecutors consider seeking the death penalty if guilt is found.
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NANCY DI BLASI
Adams County
Keith M. Patterson
Cumberland Township
Gary E. Hartman
Pattersim
John D. Kubo
Clayton RB. Wilox
Pennsylvania
Hartman
Patterson
Gettysburg
Nancy L. Patterson
Deborah D. Patterson
Freedom Township
Paul Sell
Sell
Home rule bill to loosen state education rules this week
A proposed PSBA measure would allow local school districts to bypass state education regulations for one year. Backed by Albert Unger, the bill aims to let districts decide which programs to fund, amid tax reform proposals to shift residential property taxes and reduce state mandates. Some officials doubt one year suffices, arguing continuity and local context require lasting changes.
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Pennsylvania
Albert F. Unger
Pennsylvania School Boards Association
Department of Education
Unger
Senate
Chester County
John Stauffer
Shirley J. Riemer
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Stauffer
PSBA
Riemer
boards of education
W. Reese Lichtel
Bermudian Springs
Littlestown Board weighs 14 percent tax peril and budget risk
The Littlestown Area School Board seeks legal guidance on whether a 14 percent occupational tax is a new levy or a continuation of the current $10 tax. If illegal, the district may must shift to a real estate millage hike from four to seven mills, threatening farmers and elderly fixed incomes.
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Littlestown Area
Glen Moyer
Reagan and House Democrats clash over tax cut timing
Washington AP says President Reagan and House tax writer Dan Rostenkowski clash over pace of tax cut. Reagan wants legislation on his desk before the August recess. Rostenkowski predicts action may stretch to end of September for House and Senate to finalize.
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WASHINGSON
Reagan
House
Congress
Dan Rostenkowski
Senate
Roberts Bros Circus: Family Run Tour Opens Tonight
The Roberts Bros Circus, a three ring, family owned tent show, opens two performances at 6 and 8 p.m. tonight at Myers Field on Route 34 north of Gettysburg. Owners are a husband and wife with their two sons and daughters-in-law on the road, featuring elephants, horses and plenty of pretty girls. Local fans praise its intimate, participatory style and old fashioned circus feel, contrasting with modern movies.
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Roberts Bros. Circus
Myers Field
Route 34
Gettysburg
Franklin O. Felt
George E. Rowe
Roberts Brothers Circus illusionist Rowe talks bullets and smoke
George E. Rowe aka Kalamar performs the bullet catch with a 51 caliber muzzle loader. He discusses Soo’s fatal flaw lessons, the show’s seven to eight year history, East Coast roots, Earls’ circus lineage, and the tour’s six day week, 26 weeks a year, self contained setup, and live appeal over TV.
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Franklin D. Felt
Gettysburg
R. G
Roberts Brothers Circus
George E. Rowe
England
Chung Ling Soo
Rowe
South Lake Tahoe
Soo
Robert
Doris Earl
Jeff
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