Pennsylvania high speed rail push by state legislator
Rep. Richard Geist, Blair Republican, urged a Philadelphia to Pittsburgh high speed rail as a 21st century economic catalyst. He said a fast train would lessen highway congestion, boost travel, and spur Commonwealth growth, while Pittsburgh pursues maglev demos and a $29 billion regional network with federal and private partners.
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UPI
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Richard Geist
R-Blair
Manner
Geist
Pennsylvania
Greater
Pittsburgh International Airport
Keystone State
Commonwealth
Plan Ahead and Italian Fest Highlight Week Activities
Sears retirees meet for breakfast at 9 30 a m Thursday. A singles encounter is at 7 p m Friday at the Bair Foundation New Wilmington. Italian Fest runs Thursday through Sunday at Federal Plaza downtown Youngstown. Salvation Army yard sale 10 a m to 2 p m Thursday at 240 W Grant St.
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Sears
Bair Foundation
N. High St
New Wilmington
Joe
Ellie Cooper
Youngstown
Federal Plaza
Salvation Army
W. Grant St
City disturbance leads to three arrests on West Side
Three people were arrested after a large disturbance on the West Side Friday night. Officers treated a leg injury to Officer Robert Lepore, who was later released from St Francis Hospital. Powell Sims and Holmes Jr faced multiple charges including inciting a riot and resisting arrest. Sims had marijuana found on him. Police used mace on Sims and noted several vehicles damaged after the melee near St Paul Baptist Church. About 20 officers from state and local departments assisted.
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West Side
Willie Powell
Wick Ave
Vincent Sims
Sampson St
Donald Holmes Jr
Sankey Street
Robert Lepore
St. Francis Hospital
Bollinger Bayground
St. Paul Baptist Church
North Street
Holmes
Lepore
Slippery Rock tops state teaching certification results
Slippery Rock University led the Pennsylvania Teacher Certification Test with 88.1 percent of its education majors passing. SRU Dean Dr. Anne Griffiths credited program efforts, noting 111 of 126 SRU students passed statewide. statewide results show 3,155 passing of 3,832 candidates. The state will switch to the National Teachers Exam next fall.
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Slippery Rock University
Anne Griffiths
SRU
College of Education and Human Service Professions
Terry Lehr
State Department of Education
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Robert N. Aebersold
Pennsylvania
Griffiths
North Hillman to sing national anthem at Pirates game
Bruce Montgomery of New Castle, a PennDOT employee, was chosen from 80 auditioners to sing the national anthem at a Pirates home game on August 16 at Three Rivers Stadium. The freelance tenor plans a military style performance with patriotic flair and will have about 90 seconds on stage.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Three Rivers Stadium
Bruce Montgomery
E. Edison Ave
Ballclub
Bruce
Bucs
Montgomery
Atlanta Braves
New Castle
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Crime Trends and Officer Fatalities Report for 1989
The FBI reports year over year changes in crime with serious offenses: murder and rape at high shares, property crimes up 2 percent, vehicle theft up 9 percent, larceny up 2 percent, burglaries down 2 percent, and arson down 1 percent. Clearance rate stands at 21 percent. arrestees were 82 percent male and 67 percent white, with nearly half under 25. In 1989, 67 police officers were killed in the line of duty, 11 fewer than 1988, plus 78 officers died in on duty accidents.
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FBI
PennDOT repair work across counties this week
PennDOT crews perform pipe replacement along Pa 108 in Mt. Jackson and similar work on Pa 208 in New Bedford. Ventilation and oiling of shoulders planned on Pa 158 and Pa 208 in Wilmington Township to limit dust. Vo lant Bridge repairs continue on McConnell Road in Slippery Rock Township.
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Mt. Jackson
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Pa 208
New Bedford
Volant
McConnell Road
Slippery Rock Township
Pa. 158
Pa. 208
Wilmington Township
Teen dies during camping trip in Butler County
State police report a 13 year old girl Chantelle Rene Crofutt of Apollo Pa was found dead in a camp lodging at Smith Grove Campground Clearfield Township. Autopsy planned to determine cause. death treated as suspicious while mother and four others slept nearby. Biodecision Laboratories cuts nearly 70 percent of staff amid drug testing probe, laying off 40 workers bringing total furloughs to 127 since July 16.
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Butler County
Chantelle Rene Crofutt
Sixth St
Apollo
Smith Grove
Clearfield Township
Zemprelli ordered to undergo exam before September trial
U S District Judge Gustav Diamond ruled federal Senator Edward Zemprelli must be examined by a government appointed doctor to determine his fitness for a September trial. Zemprelli, 63, of Clairton, faces indictment with four others for defrauding 2,500 investors of 57 million dollars from 1976 to 1986. An Allegheny County judge commented on the tragedy as an Erie County man receives a 3 to 6 year term for an alcohol fueled crash that killed his father. Adam Scheleske, 20, of Erie, was ordered to trial after a plea deal with the district attorney’s office was rejected. Judge Jeffrey Manning handed down the sentence.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Edward Zemprelli
U.S
Gustave Diamond
Zemprelli
Clairton
Allegheny County
Erie County
Adam Scheleske
Erie
Joseph Scheleske
Common Pleas
George Ross
District Attorney’s Office
Jeffrey Manning
Japonica to Take Over Allegheny International in Bankruptcy Deal
A U.S. Bankruptcy Judge approved a plan for Japonica Partners to acquire Allegheny International Inc. in a bankruptcy sale, setting an August 15 transfer date after a 24 year struggle. The New York investment group will assume control of the appliance maker.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Allegheny International Inc
U.S
Joseph Cosetti
New York
Japonica Partners
Correction clarifies Cascade Park picnic for auxiliary post 26
A Calendar correction notes Thursdays picnic at Cascade Park is for the auxiliary of Italian American War Veterans Post 26, not all post members as Saturday's Calendar indicated. Call editor Bob Vosburg at 654-6651 between 8 30 a.m. and 3 p.m. for corrections or further details.
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Cascade Park
Post
Bob Vosburg
New Castle News Subscriptions and Rates
New Castle News offers home delivery at 1.65 weekly and single copy 35 cents. Mail rates in Lawrence County include 7.25 for 25 days, 40.00 for 150 days, 80.00 for 300 days. U S rates 9.75 for 25 days, 55.50 for 150 days, 110.00 for 300 days. Foreign rates on request.
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New Castle News
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