Pennsylvania Third In Nation For Pothole Plague
Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania with 45 000 miles of highway ranks third in pothole count at 4.5 million. The state seeks 25 million for spring emergency repairs, vetoed to 9.6 million by Gov Thornburgh, prompting legislative conflict and debates on funding versus regular budgets.
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Texas Highway Department
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State Senate
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Ohio
Carter Taps Top Advisers at Camp David on Energy Plan
President Carter summoned his energy and economic advisers to Camp David to craft a plan addressing oil shortages and rising prices. The approach may include thermostat controls and staged decontrol to align U.S. oil prices with world levels while avoiding windfall profits.
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United States
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Congress
David Black Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner
David W. Black of Brookville announces a bid for Jefferson County Commissioner on the Republican ticket in the May primary. A Brookville area businessman born in Punxsutawney, he served in the Air Force and has lived in the county 25 years with wife Shirley Moore and three children. He plans to meet residents to hear input on improving the county.
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David W. Black
Brookville
Jefferson County
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F.M. Black
RD 2
Punxsutawney
United States Air Force
Dave
Shirley Moore
Ramsaytown
Moscow Crime Wave Prompts Page Five Read
A note highlights Moscow crime issues including muggings murders looting and prostitution with details promised on page five. A Washington Today column on business meals tax deductions is teased for page seventeen.
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Moscow
Washington Today
Help Drivers Reach Boxes In Rural Indiana Areas
The Circulation Department of the Indiana Evening Gazette asks subscribers in rural areas to patch or fill in deep ruts around delivery boxes. Gazette motor route drivers struggle to drive into the boxes and seek customer assistance.
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Indiana Evening Gazette
Gazette
Israeli Cabinet Approves Egypt Peace Treaty
The Israeli Cabinet voted 15 to 2 to approve a peace treaty with Egypt, with ratification by the Knesset as the next step before a signing in Washington. Parliament debate to open Tuesday. vote likely Wednesday or Thursday.
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Jordan River
Gaza Strip
Sunday Evening Crash Claims Life Of Smicksburg Youth
An 18 year old Smicksburg RD 1 man Ro ger Dale Lightner died after a head on collision on Dayton Smicksburg Road at 5 45 p m Sunday State police say a car driven by Randy Dickie 18 crossed the center line causing the crash Lightner was pronounced dead at the scene by Armstrong County coroner Robert Welch Dickie was listed in guarded condition at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital with leg and internal injuries The crash also involved Punxsutawney state police and both cars were demolished Funeral arrangements are handled by Frank O Bly Funeral Home Dayton The Gazette carries a complete obituary.
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Smicksburg RD 1
Roger Dale Lightner
Armstrong County
Robert Welch
Kittanning
Randy Dickie
Smicksburg RD
Dickie
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital
Punxsutawney
Barrett Equipment Co
Smicksburg
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Vernon K
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Kenneth
Daniel
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Frank O. Bly
Iran Kurdish clashes kill many near Sanandaj amid revolt
Reports from Tehran say at least 170 people died in fighting between Kurds and forces loyal to Ayatollah Khomeini in Sanandaj and surrounding towns in northwest Iran. Helicopters pounded positions as hospitals reported blood shortages and crowd protests backed by security forces.
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Ruhollah Khomeini
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Kurdistan
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People's Army
Doubtful Capistrano Swallows Draw Crowds In Annual Pilgrimage
Capistrano residents and experts question the legendary return of the swallows on St. Joseph’s Day. More than 2,000 visitors travel to the mission to witness the event, while ornithologists and locals note the birds’ natural patterns and the town’s rapid growth may blur the spectacle. The scene is framed as folklore rather than a miracle.
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Paul Martin
Thomas
Alfred Hitchcock
Martin
California
Thomas R. Howell
UCLA
Santa Claus
Orange County
Los Angeles
Obituaries list for several regional residents
Death notices for John J. Cerovich Sr. 62 Indiana RD 2 Donald Getty Point Pleasant formerly of Indiana Sophie Kasperik 65 Blairsville Mrs Mary Kitchen $2 Clarksburg Roger Dale Lightner 18 Smicksburg George E Rogers Jr. 72 Homer City RD 2 mark the passing of local residents with ages and last known towns.
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John J. Sr
Indiana
Getty
Donald
Point Pleasant
W. Va
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