Oil profits surge as Mobil posts 82 percent rise in quarter
Mobil Corp reports an 82 percent jump in first quarter profits to about 437 million dollars on 10.3 billion dollars in revenue. President Carter proposes a windfall tax and policy to curb oil profits while oil firms like Sun Oil Murphy Oil Exxon and others post double digit gains.
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Price rise continues as gas supplies drop
Gas Watch finds prices rise across the nation as supplies tighten with several regions scheduling Sunday store closings to conserve allocations. Unscrupulous activity noted in Dallas and Honolulu, while motorists face a range from 18 to 99.9 cents per gallon for regular and premium unleaded, and stations push above $1 in Chicago, New York, and Hawaii.
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City council debates traffic control amid downtown construction
City officials press for police led traffic management at peak hours as East Washington Street and East Street suffer heavy congestion during 3:30 to 5:30 pm amid ongoing downtown construction. Council questions traffic division role and ponders temporary turn two way North Street with aid from officers or auxiliaries.
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Street Sign Replacement Urged by City Council
Councilman Angelo J. Sands pressed for immediate replacement of missing street signs in New Castle amid suspected vandalism. City officials, including William G. Tallman, are inventorying signs and plan a recommendation for next year’s budget, while opponents warn against delaying replacements.
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City Faces Tightening Wallet as Revenue Fears Grow
City finances appear uncertain with Council President Eugene DeCaprio warning of possible revenue shortfalls by year end. He notes fears over federal revenue sharing ending Sept 30 1980 and says the city is in a financial situation not seen in a decade. See finances page 5.
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Highlights City to get glass tower plot
City approves plan for a glass tower project to redefine the downtown skyline. Officials say the development will bring new offices and a modern landmark to the area, with construction slated to begin later this year.
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Horace Bradley
Public notices and classifieds page index 2021 22 23
A compact index page listing editorial sections and notices across business classified and public notices. Includes references to editorial features like Females Focus and corporate insurance notices.
Obituaries and notices in Daily number 563
April 27 1979 obituary digest lists Enzo Restivo 67 of 1324 F Washington St Joseph T Colyer 75 of Brentwood St Mrs Edward Kardish 51 of 711 Neshannock Blvd Mrs Belle Dickson Evanoff 72 of Wampum Mrs Sophia Abramski Bryson McClurg 70 of 447 F Washington St Carl J Stevens 84 of Ellwood City Mrs Louise B Hartsuff 93 of West Palm Beach Fla Mrs William Matetich 61 of Lowellville Ohio John N Service 71 of Sharon Pa Howard Burnside 84 of Portersville RD 1 Daily number 563.
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Brentwood Street
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Neshannock Blvd
Belle Dickson Evanoff
Wampum
Sophia Abramski Bryson McClurg
Carl J. Stevens
Ellwood City
Louise B. Hartsuff
West Palm Beach
Fla
William Matetich
Lowellville
Ohio
John N. Service
Sharon
Howard Burnside
Portersville RD
Weather Summary for Western Pennsylvania
Partly cloudy tonight with a low in the upper 30s. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a few showers and a high in the low 50s. Rain chances 20 percent tonight and 40 percent Saturday. Weather statistics cover 24 hours to midnight April 26 with highs to 65 and lows to 58, precipitation .57 inch. Shenango River stage 9.30 feet. Moraine State Park at 11 am reported 48 degrees with west winds 7 mph and .32 inch rain. Thursday attendance 1,019.
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City faces crumbling sidewalks built with new funds
Council member Beshero questions cause as concrete samples from sidewalks funded by Community Development are tested by Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory. Director Navarra cites deterioration across multiple sites and says Kennedy Square and Washington Street sidewalks will be repaired. 50-50 program may be halted pending results.
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Beshero
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Cascade St
Truckers Continue Walkout Amid Steel Haulers Strike
United Press International reports steel firms began recalling some workers laid off by the steelhaulers strike. Jim Reese of Local 377 in Youngstown, leader of the Steel Haulers Organizing Committee, says the walkout must continue to avoid strikebreaking despite a Teamsters agreement with three major steel haulers. He cites recent developments.
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