Ticket challenge ends visual speed checks in school zones
New Castle attorney William Cohen won a Superior Court ruling overturning a traffic ticket issued for speeding in a Squirrel Hill school zone based on visual observation rather than timing. The case links to Commonwealth v Martorano and could affect how police enforce school zone limits statewide. Local officials argue speed judgments in short zones are risky without timing devices like VASCAR.
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Chicago Flood Strikes Downtown Tremors as City Reads Lessons
Mayor Daley disclosed city workers knew of a leak days or weeks earlier allowing river water to flood old rail tunnels and flood downtown. Tens of thousands evacuated as power failed in the Loop and tunnels drained while flights of stairs replaced elevators. Flooding hit the Chicago Board of Trade and Mercantile Exchange. no injuries reported. Information was withheld until a late news conference.
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Weekend sunshine draws candidates to county yard signs
The warm weekend weather drew politicians and their aides into visible campaigns. Yard signs for multiple candidates appeared across the county as voters anticipate the two week countdown to the upcoming primary election.
Russo flags possible city layoffs amid financial strain
New Castle council member John Russo warns layoffs could hit City Hall if finances do not improve. He cites the need to consolidate positions, cut administration costs in grant funded programs, and push for a long range plan with a task force to steer five year recovery and tax base improvement.
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Retail sales dip in March signaling slow uneven rebound
Washington AP reports retail sales fell 0.4 percent in March to 157.1 billion, the worst monthly drop in seven months. Economists say the decline reflects a cautious recovery, with weather and Easter shifting some spring spending to April. Car dealers showed a small gain, while department stores and apparel outlets fell.
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Reagan attacked as protester rushes Las Vegas speech
A protester rushed the stage at a Las Vegas luncheon address by former President Reagan and smashed a crystal statue. Reagan was unharmed, though glass struck him. Secret Service subdued the attacker, Richard Paul Springer of Arcata California, who faces assault charges on a federal officer. Springer led an anti nuclear group and had shouted about a nuclear test.
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Smokey Robinson Honored at Motor City Music Awards
In Detroit Smokey Robinson received a lifetime achievement honor at the first Motor City Music Awards. Nearly 2,000 musicians and fans filled the Music Hall as the event named Bob Seger musician of the year. Armstrong, 88, known for swing jazz guitar and string compositions, also received a lifetime award.
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