Reagan approved arms sale to Iran in advance report says
McFarlane testified to the Senate committee that President Reagan approved arms shipments to Iran before the fact, countering Meese who said Reagan was informed only after the first Israeli shipment. The Times cited three unnamed sources detailing the testimony and funding diversions to the Contras.
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Shenango taps into sewer costs at meeting
Shenango Township Sewer Authority outlined tentative homeowner shares for a $6.63 million project funded by a federal EPA grant covering about 75 percent. Remaining roughly $4 million will be paid by homeowners and municipalities as bonds underwritten by Butcher & Singer Inc. Front foot assessments and tap-in fees will service a three-year short-term bond, while the long-term bond spans 24 years. A Dec. 16 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the township building will discuss further arrangements.
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Butcher & Singer
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Dog racing track proposals seek state support in Lawrence County
Lawmakers are urged to back two dog racing plans in Lawrence County pending a bill to legalize parimutuel betting. Union Township officials pitched a 22 000 seat domed track on Agway land near U S 224 while Shenango Township supporters plan petitions to Harrisburg. Proponents cite potential 300 million annual gross and 2 200 jobs with spillover effects as key benefits.
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Winter Road
Association
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Thomas J. Fee
New Castle
James Ross
Dbeaver
Crespy
Carl Burkhart
National Greyhound Association of
America
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Greyhound Association
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Maryland
One in four state farmers may pack it in
A UPI report from Philadelphia outlines a survey of 2,000 Pennsylvania CPAs who predict 25 percent of their farm clients will leave farming within two years due to bad business conditions. They cite low prices, high costs, debt, and unprofitability as major issues.
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Fee Calls Thornburgh Liquor Sale Order Futile and Flawed
State Rep. Thomas J. Fee argues Gov Thornburgh’s order to privatize Pennsylvania liquor stores is a political ploy that will be overturned or rescinded. He warns of revenue loss and increased alcohol access to minors, while criticizing sunset law and calling for LCB autonomy.
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Weather and obits from Western Pennsylvania and New Wilmington
Mostly clear tonight with a low in the 20s and a 40 degree high tomorrow. Extended forecast shows cooler, flurries possible, then several days of sun and cold with lows in the teens to mid 20s. Obituaries list Alta L. Shumaker 85 Clara C. Frank 75 Isabelle L. Isaac 77 and Frances L. Houk 67 with addresses in New Wilmington and Wilmington avenues.
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Alta L. Shumaker
New Wilmington
Clara C. Frank
W. Cherry St
Isabelle L. Isaac
Wilmington Ave
Frances L. Houk
Falls Ave
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Spider" de Vitto
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