Stockman still in Reagan’s woodshed amid doubts in Congress
Washington AP Stockman remains in Reagan’s good graces but faces congressional scrutiny over his Atlantic Monthly remarks on supply side tax cuts. Reagan refused to accept Stockman’s resignation, calling him essential to the team while critics doubt his credibility. Stockman defended the program and said the president’s course is sound. Democrats urged resignation as his quotes suggested misgivings about budget numbers and policy.
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Space Arm Test Boosts Shuttle Mission Prospects
Columbia astronauts Joe Engle and Richard Truly test the shuttle's 50-foot arm, deeming movement smoother than simulations. A fuel cell failure threatened the mission but two units operate, enabling a possible Saturday landing after 36 orbits and 54 hours.
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Punxs'y Man Dies From Wrong Blood Transfusion
Wallace Jordan, 64, of Oliveburg Punxsutawney RD 5, died Oct 5 in Altoona Hospital from an accidental transfusion of type A blood instead of his type O positive. Transfusion occurred during surgery after a head injury from a mine accident near DuBois. Jordan, a Benjamin Coal Company employee, had been transferred from DuBois Hospital to Altoona for surgery on Oct 3.
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Deaths Obituaries on page 33
Jessica Lynn Empfield aged five days died at 1495 Water St Indiana. James L ONG aged 93 of Punxsutawney Road 6 Clo. Aliene Catherine Painter aged 80 from Glen Campbell. George W Stein Sr aged 56 of 405 Pine St Johnstown. Sara A Stevenson aged 71 of 9058 Lang Ave Pitts formerly of Indiana. Keg River Band Friday November 13 at Regency Mall Brown Hotel. Special Friday and Saturday Prime Rib.
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Bell seeks record general rate rise from Pennsylvania PUC
Bell of Pennsylvania plans to ask the Public Utility Commission for a record general rate increase before year end, after a prior $44.7 million hike was withdrawn amid opposition. Spokesman Robert Bridgee said the request will likely be the largest the company has ever filed, covering wages, inflation, and operating costs. Bell serves about 3.6 million customers, 80 percent of Pennsylvanian telephone users, with 57 other carriers operating in the state. The PUC had approved a smaller increase earlier in the year. commissioner James Cawley did not vote in August.
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Coalition Tries To Kill Plan To Combine 9th 12th Districts
Washington AP A coalition of businessmen labor leaders two mayors and a Washington lobbyist fights a reapportionment plan to merge the 9th and 12th districts of U S Reps Bud Shuster and John Murtha The push led to a pledge from Pennsylvania Senate majority leader to sponsor a bill blocking the merger The remapping would pit 10 incumbents against one another and would place Altoona with Johnstown triggering opposition from local chambers of commerce and unions The dispute highlights political pressure media power and regional representation concerns in southwestern Pennsylvania
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Closed Mine Shuts 400 Miners in Cambria County
Barnesboro coal firm Barnes & Tucker to close Lancashire 25 mine near Nick town and associated coal prep plant today, leaving about 400 miners unemployed. Company cites no reason for the closure as of press time, a 10:15 a.m. press conference planned in Barnesboro to outline details. Unemployed workers will be notified first, with Johnstown Employment Security arranging benefits signups at Bakerton Union Hall on Tuesday.
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Weekend Weather and Flea Market Near Regency Mall
Chief Tommy Hawk reports a clear frosty night with overnight lows 23 to 28. Saturday features sunny, warm mid 50s. Sunday and Tuesday expect fair skies with highs in the 50s. Flea market at Regency Mall Saturday with 30 dealers on November 14.
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Firearms agency death notice amid gun lobby push
The Reagan administration signals a death notice for a federal firearms agency targeted by the gun lobby for years while other policy notes express cautious reactions to Saudi Arabia's peace plan for a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
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