Thornburgh Becomes State's 41st Governor
Dick Thornburgh was sworn in as Pennsylvania's 41st governor on a calm winter day. He pledged honesty, frugality, humanity, and unity, citing William Penn and Benjamin Franklin as guiding ideals. A nonpartisan inaugural, prayers at Peace Church, and multiple receptions followed, with GOP leaders hailing his victory after eight years of Shapp governance.
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Shah Leaves Iran as Exile Sealed by Jubilant Tehran
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi departed Iran for Egypt and reportedly the United States amid massive celebrations in Tehran. He left royal powers with a Regency Council and said he was going on vacation, while Khomaini hailed the move as the end of the Pahlavi dynasty.
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Cambodian Port Kompong Som Recaptured Amid Air Strikes
Reports from Bangkok indicate loyal forces retook Kompong Som, Cambodia's deepwater port, after heavy fighting. Vietnamese warplanes then struck the area as combating continued around nearby islands including Kong Island, with unclear control and ongoing guerrilla activity.
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Obituaries Notice for Ira John Fyock and Mary Ellen George
Obituaries list Ira John Fyock 79 of Conneaut Lake formerly of Clymer RD and Mary Ellen George 89 of Homer City with late death Donald John 89 of Marion Center RD noted on page 17 memorial listings.
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Snow expected with 2 4 inch accumulation through Wednesday
The forecast predicts 2 to 4 inches of snow in the area by Wednesday with a change to rain tomorrow afternoon as temperatures rise into the mid 30s. A 90 percent chance of precipitation remains tonight and Wednesday.
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Opposition to Woodcock confirmation sparks China policy clash
Congressional opponents press three prongs to challenge Carter China policy. They target Leonard Woodcock’s ambassadorial nomination to Beijing and push a Taiwan institute plan as lawmakers seek to force debate. Nixon’s about to attend a White House dinner with Teng Hsiao-ping as Ford remains abroad.
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Midwest storm death toll climbs past fifty three
The Midwest endures drifting snow and slick ice with at least 53 dead as 4 inches more bury Chicago area. A Kansas crew found two men frozen in a ditch, and a Columbus man died after slipping on ice. Milwaukee seeks federal aid as schools close and O Hare limits flights.
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Barnesboro Man Killed by Runaway Refuse Truck
Isaac Hassen a 61 year old Barnesboro resident was dragged to death by a runaway refuse truck in Carrolltown Borough he was pronounced dead on arrival at Miners Hospital in Spangler Cambria County Coroner John Warren said the truck had caught him while unloading at the dump on the scene the accident was reported in Carrolltown Pa guidance from authorities confirmed by the coroner.
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Smoking during pregnancy harms unborn babies even if mother quits
A major new study shows that smoking before and during pregnancy increases risks to unborn and newborn infants, with negative effects persisting even after quitting. Details on page five. A separate report notes federal authorities blocked a proposed $70 million Maine oil refinery over fears it would end the bald eagle nesting area, with coverage on page seven.
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