Solon Says Rabbit Plant Overrated in Pa Deal
A Republican report contends Pennsylvania revenue estimates for Volkswagen Rabbit plant at New Stanton are inflated by at least 100 percent. House Republican leader Butera urges more legislative oversight of large industrial deals while supporting job creation, noting potential tax revenue and PIDA loan impacts and upcoming dedication ceremonies.
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Americans see Soviet power closing gap with US poll finds
A Potomac Associates Gallup poll of 1,071 Americans conducted in May 1976 shows 46 percent agree the United States must maintain its dominant position at all costs even to the brink of war if necessary. The survey finds rising parity with the Soviet Union and expects continued shifts in military spending choices.
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UPI
Soviet Union
United States
Potomac Associates
Gallup
China
Hydrogen Powered Bus Displayed In LV
A hydrogen powered bus from Billings Energy Research Corp of Provo Utah was shown in Las Vegas at Boulevard Mall en route to the Los Angeles Energy Fair. The 19 passenger Winnebago Minibus, converted last February, cost about 125000 with Four Corners Regional Commission funding. Roger Billings of BEC touts hydrogen as clean and efficient and Riverside agrees to an 89800 contract for a pollution free bus.
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Billings Energy Corp
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Utah
Los Angeles
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Four Corners
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NAACP Loses Round in Port Gibson Bond Fight
In Port Gibson Mississippi Hinds County Chancery Court denied a rehearing on a 1.2 million judgment against the NAACP and 125 others. Judge Haynes also refused to lower a 1.6 million appeal bond or extend posting time, risking seizure of NAACP assets if the ruling stands.
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Port Gibson
Jones
Frank Parker
Indictments for Bribery Hit Lefkowitz Aides in Albany
A New York grand jury indicted four Lefkowitz aides on bribery and perjury charges. Former aide Martin Geruso Jr. allegedly took over $21,000 from a contractor tied to the South Mall project. Joseph Hopkins faced a $1,500 bribe and perjury on a 1969 tax form. Lawrence De Lucia and Vera Bocco were charged with perjury. Lefkowitz was present at a meeting. he waived immunity and cooperates as Morgenthau’s probe continues.
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Manhattan
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Amsterdam
N.Y
South Mall
Albany
Joseph Hopkins
Schenectady
Syracuse
Bernard Landers
Republican State Committee
Lucia
Clifton Park
Vera Bocco
Bocco
Landers
GOP
Attorney General
Republican County Committee
de Lucia
Ford UAW Talks Seen As Progress Amid Strike
Ford officials insist progress toward ending the 16 day strike by 170000 workers is being made though UAW sources view the optimism as PR. Bargaining continues at the main table with subcommittees to follow and a marathon session hoped to signal near settlement. Ford pushes 1977 model ads despite reduced inventory while union and company decline comment on reports of a deal.
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Ford
Leonard Woodcock
Bank of Mexico powers emergency loans to private firms
The Bank of Mexico will allocate 4 billion pesos to private companies over the next three months to ease liquidity problems caused by the peso devaluation. Funds will be lent via private banks with 2 billion pesos disbursed in October and 1 billion in November and December.
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Mexico City
Pipeline workforce to shrink as Alaska project nears completion
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co officials report about 19 000 workers on the trans Alaska line with gradual reductions planned. By October the headcount should drop to 15 000 and under 6 000 by December as the 800 mile project nears completion. The pipeline segment is over 90 percent done while pump stations and Valdez terminal exceed 70 percent.
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Anchorage
UPJ
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co
Valdez
Carswell Cops A Plea No Contest To Battery Charge
Former U S Circuit Court of Appeals judge G Harrold Carswell pleaded no contest to a battery charge in Leon County Court Florida. He paid a 100 dollar fine and a second lewd act charge was dropped. The case stemmed from an undercover vice sting in Tallahassee.
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UPI
U. S. Supreme Court
G. Harrold Carswell
Leon County
Carswell
Murray Wadsworth
Hal McClamma
Florida
Warren Goodwin
McClamman
McClamma
Goodwin
George Greene
Greene
Wadsworth
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal
Nixon
Supreme Court
Virgil Beuhler Named Best Man in Town
Local note proclaims Virgil Beuhler as the town’s best man amid a quirky Nevada blind floor themed snippet. The fragmentary text mentions a location on 1000 S and a promotional tone.
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Nevada
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