Holiday Inn guard Barile hailed as classic hero after motel fire
James Barile, security guard at New Castle Holiday Inn, led guests to exits during the fatal Nov 3 blaze. He earned citations from Holiday Inn, the Pennsylvania House, and Gov. Shapp, who praised his selfless act and empathy for victims. Barile downplays the honors and remains on duty, citing Army training and a willingness to help others.
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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Shapp
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Thailand
Carter weighs tax cut to offset Social Security impact
President Carter seeks a 20 to 30 billion dollar tax cut to offset higher Social Security and energy taxes as part of a near 500 billion dollar budget. He and congressional leaders plan a start in the 1979 fiscal year with most cuts benefiting individuals while considering tax credits and permanent investment tax incentives.
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Winter Solstice Marks Official Start of Northern Hemisphere
The northern hemisphere enters winter tomorrow at 6 24 p m EST as the sun reaches its southernmost point. In Pittsburgh the noon sun will be about 26 degrees above the horizon, signaling the year's shortest day and the return of longer days in six months.
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Buhl Planetarium
Institute of Popular Science
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Pennsylvania borrowing nears one billion for jobless pay
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania's borrowing from the federal government to fund unemployment compensation will reach 926.2 million by year end and exceed 1 billion by February. For 1977 benefit payments will top 1 billion for the third straight year, with income about 500 million this year and a 700 million projection for 1978.
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Unemployment Fears Not Realized In Youngstown Area
Ohio official says job losses in Youngstown area after Campbell Works closure were milder than anticipated with Mahoning County unemployment rising 1 percent to 8 percent. The report discusses state and national debts, FUTA credits, and concerns over unemployment data revisions and CETA programs.
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UPI
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
Youngstown
Campbell Works
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
Anthony Fortunato
Fortunato
Mahoning County
Perez urges 5 to 8 percent oil price rise for 1978
Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez opens the OPEC price setting conference urging a 5 to 8 percent increase for 1978. He proposes using extra revenue to reduce non oil nations debt via a financing mechanism with OPEC, the group of 77, and the IMF.
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Venezuela
UPI
Carlos Andres Perez
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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International Monetary Fund
Carter
Congress of
United States
Christmas Carol Sing Friday at New Castle News lobby
The annual Christmas Sing will be held in the lobby of the New Castle News building Friday at noon with News staff and management inviting public participation. The press time will move forward by one hour on Saturday and holidays on Dec 26 and Jan 2 mean no publication on those days.
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New Castle
Storm sewer contract awarded after emergency bid
City Council awarded an emergency contract to Zarlengo Bros. to repair a storm sewer on Sutton Street, addressing severe flooding in the South Side. Low bid was 31735, with Joseph Cioffi 33450 and A Graziani & Sons 33782 among four bidders. work includes sewer repair or replacement, sidewalk, and street replacement.
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Zarlengo Bros
William G. Tallman
GM to pay owners 200 and three-year warranty in engine switch case
About 75 000 owners of 1977 Buicks Oldsmobiles and Pontiacs will receive 200 and a 36 000 mile three year warranty after GM and 44 state attorneys general settled a class action over Chevrolet engines used in those cars. The deal ends lawsuits, with California Iowa Kentucky Louisiana New York and Tennessee opting out, and requires waivers releasing GM from further liability.
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U.S
Thomas A. Murphy
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Wiliam J. Brown
Sadat rejects plan parts amid global tensions
News digest notes Sadat rejects portions of a plan as food supplies remain steady. Weather brief cites rain in California and Florida, snow in the Lakes region, with temperatures across major cities. Western Pennsylvania reports snow tonight and Wednesday, highs in the mid 30s, 80 percent precipitation chance. Shenango River stage and Moraine Park details included.
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Shenango River
Moraine State Park
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