Newly Released Documents Tie Flood Aid to Influence in Contracts
Newly released documents show Rep. Daniel Flood tied to influence peddling through contracts granted by the State Department's Agency for International Development to the Airlie Foundation and an arm of Washington University. Witnesses describe payments to Flood, former Rep. Passman, and Head, with several investigations expanding to 16.5 million dollars in noncompetitive awards and a possible obstruction of justice.
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Elko
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D-Pa
Flood area bill edges toward Senate action in Harrisburg
A bill to strictly limit construction in flood-prone zones advances to Senate consideration after committee review. An amendment bans repairs and improvements costing over 30 percent of a structure’s market value, facing House opposition led by Rep Frank O’Connell.
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Northumberland
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Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs
Johnstown
Miller bid hinges on Iranian payment truth at Senate hearing
Textron Chairman G William Miller faces renewed Senate Banking Committee scrutiny over sworn testimony on a Bell Helicopter deal with Iran. Investigators question whether a 2950000 payment to Air Taxi tied to the Iran sale was legitimate or a payoff, with references to General Mohamad Khatami and covert ownership. The panel will hear witnesses next week to resolve apparent contradictions between testimony and evidence.
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U.S. State Department
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Civ Force
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Defense Department
Khatami
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Air Taxi
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Zanganeh
National Bank and Trust Co
Clymer Man Charged In Auto Theft Case
Indiana state police filed a car theft charge against Gary Quinn Misko, 20, of Clymer after he allegedly stole a car from Shick Printing Co. at 402 N Fourth St Indiana. He was captured fleeing on foot, arraigned before District Justice Richard Orendorff, and jailed in Indiana County on a $2,500 bond.
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Gary Quinn Misko
Clymer
Misko
Shick Printing Co
Fourth St
Richard Orendorff
Indiana County
Coal Talks on Verge of Collapse and Strike Fallout
Pittsburgh AP reports United Mine Workers district leaders endorse President Miller amid an 80 day strike. The union says terms with Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Co. set the pattern for a broader industry settlement, while industry officials urge no flexible bargaining and warn against patterning. Separate local thefts and break-ins are noted in Rayne Township Marion Center and Punxsutawney areas, including gun and supply thefts and a broken window at a skate house.
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Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Co
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Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
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Miller
Punxsutawney
Chestnut Street
Mother and Children Flee Fire in Saltsburg Area
A Saltsburg RD trailer fire forced Kathy Knige and her two sons Jim and Josh to flee into the cold around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Firefighters from Westmoreland, New Alexandria, Loyalhanna Township and Salem Township responded after neighbors raised the alarm. The trailer stood along the road past Loyalhanna Dam and was engulfed in flames. no loss estimate was provided.
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Deputy Coroner Resigns Amid Health Pressures in McKean
Bradford Pa AP Gale Hallenbeck’s death triggers resignations as Deputy Coroner Howard Walter, 66, steps down claiming the job harms his health and burdens the office in McKean County.
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McKean County
Gale Hallenbeck
Howard Walter
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