Nolan Appears Ready To Deal On No Tax Budget
In Harrisburg Senator Thomas Nolan signals a potential deal with Republicans on a no tax budget. Governor Ernest Kline pressures for higher taxes while arguing Nolan misleads the state. House Speaker Irvis warns against stopgaps and predicts further budget stalemate and payless weeks for welfare recipients and state workers.
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Sen. Nolan
Harrisburg
Thomas Nolan
Senate
Ernest Kline
Nolan
Kline
Hager
House
K. Leroy Irvis
Irvis
Senate Democrats
Shapp
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Five Die After Steam Pipe Rupture At Penelec Plant
At a Pennsylvania Electric Co plant in Catharine Township a 12 inch steam line ruptured under 685 psi. Five men were killed by asphyxiation and burns, and a sixth worker, John N. Rabits, 54, was critically injured. The plant closed as investigators assess damage and safety.
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Altoona
Here
John N. Rabits
Williamsburg
Pittsburgh
Mercy Hospital
Robits
Pennsylvania Electric Co
Catharine Township
Blair County
Charles Burkey
Robert C. Rupert
Saxton
Howard W. Port
Petersburg
Mack G. Black
Dudley
William K. Henderson
Martinsburg
Howard W. Kifer
Burkey
U S Officials In Contact With PLO On Peace Efforts
U S officials traveling with Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance said indirect talks with the PLO explore removing roadblocks to a Geneva conference. PLO advisers mention possible changes to UN Security Council Resolution 242 but no firm steps toward recognizing Israel. Yasir Arafat has shadowed Vance during his Mideast trip, appearing in Arab capitals around his visits.
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Saudi Arabia
U.S
Palestine Liberation Organiztion
PLO
Middle East
Cyrus R. Vance
United States
U.N. Security Council
Geneva
Israel
Yasir Arafat
Vance
Strict Speed Limit Posted For Bridge
Motorists on the Baile Bridge over Two Lic Creek on Route 56 at Homer City face a five mile per hour limit to reduce vibration. James Byron, PennDOT District Engineer, notes ongoing checks for signs of weakness and urges adherence to the limit for safety.
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Homer City
Lic Creek
James Byron
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Byron
Penndot
Biology Major Weed Watching Has Its Moments
Champaign Illinois AP Curt Colwell a biology education senior works as a weed watcher studying milkweed plots near the university. He counts flowers records insect visitors and pollen carriers while shifts cover day and night under NSF funding led by Mary Willson. Colwell describes a constant pace observing flowering, opening, growth, and pod formation with no dull moments.
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Champaign
Ill
Curt Colwell
Colwell
U.S. Highway 45
Illinois
University of Illinois
National Science Foundation
Mary Willson
Welfare plan to aid over half of taxpayers under Carter redesign
Washington AP report states President Carter’s welfare overhaul would add an earned income tax credit expanding cash support and job programs. Officials say the measure benefits middle class and low income families up to $15,600 for a four person household, aiming to encourage private sector work.
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Washington
Carter
America
Administration
Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Califano
Riot Follows Jail Escape in Allegheny County
In Allegheny County specific tense unrest followed 17 inmate escape at the jail Saturday prompting riot-trained police and five men to respond Sunday as about 200 inmates refused to enter cells after a brief recreation period. Full order restored after 90 minutes with fire hoses deployed and no fatalities reported.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
James Jennings
Chief Hunting Dry Weather and Escape Crisis
Chief Tommy Hawk predicts warm humid weather with thundershowers tonight and Tuesday. Overnight temperatures reach mid to upper 60s, highs in the 80s. Police report 15 prison escapees from Saturday’s fire, with several guards injured. Three escapees face murder charges. one turned himself in. another was captured by city police. Jennings notes the unprecedented nature of the breakout after returning from Maryland.
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Tommy Hawk
Jennings
Attica
Maryland
Obituaries Listing for Crawford, Deveinney and Others
Obituaries on page 28 note deaths of Jean K Crawford 48 Reynoldsville RD 2 Helen L Deveinney 63 Blairsville Hogan George 59 Blairsville RD 2 Nora E Lendyck 76 Punxsutawney RD 6 Allen Quay Lewis 81 Cherry Tree Neth Sarah E 56 West Newton Tomb Clarence 88 Illingis formerly of Indiana Whitesell Gary E 25 Blairsville Late Death Lohr Emanuel Milton 43 Indiana.
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Crawford
Jean K
Reynoldsville RD
Record Keeping Questions From Sea UP Watch
Consumer Watch asks how long to keep tax returns when to discard canceled checks and where to store insurance copies. Bruce Jenner visits the National Boy Scout Jamboree, with details on page eight.
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Sea UP
Consumer Watch
Bruce Jenner
Rainstorm Causes No Flooding in Indiana County
A severe mid summer thunderstorm struck Indiana County Saturday night into Sunday morning with little flooding. Power and cable services experienced outages but were restored by Monday morning. Substations and roads largely recovered. total rainfall reached 1.52 inches in 24 hours with 0.29 more today. no floods reported and none expected.
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Indiana County
Pennsylvania Electric Co
Clymer
Marion Center
Clarksburg
McIntyre
Iselin
Lewisville
Southwest Central Rural Electric Co-Op Corp
Cambria County
Shade Wood Village
Conemaugh
Georgeville
Hal Cunningham
Penndot
Indiana Cable TV Co
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