Shah under pressure as Iran lawmakers plan session
In Tehran rallies clash with troops as Parliament schedules a joint session to review the shah's temporary exit plan and Bakhtiar's potential appointment. Oilfields halt output, cities shut, and security tightens amid eight days of anti shah protests and a mourning call. The shah reportedly seeks a regency while Bakhtiar would head a temporary government.
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Council trims mayor's tax plan lowering 1979 levy
City Council cut about one and a half mills from Mayor Fran cis J Rogan's property tax proposal, raising city taxes about 13.5 percent in 1979. The budget totals 5.94 million, with a 160 thousand cut and 120 thousand in spending reductions offset by 72 thousand in revenue gains.
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Ohio State fires Woody Hayes after Gator Bowl incident
Ohio State University announces the firing of head coach Woody Hayes following a Friday night Gator Bowl loss to Clemson. Hayes punched Clemson noseguard Charlie Bauman on national television, prompting widespread debate as Arkansas coach Lou Holtz emerges as leading successor candidate.
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Columbia Gas seeks rate hike in Pennsylvania
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania asked the Public Utility Commission to approve a general rate increase. If approved, heating customers could pay about $3.31 more per month, non-heating customers about $0.67, with rates taking effect for gas service on or after February 28 1979. The proposal would raise about $26.5 million annually, about 8.6 percent. Columbia serves roughly 330000 customers, including 24000 in Lawrence County.
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Gas Prices Seen Rising Up To Ten Cents
In Pittsburgh UPI reports Pennsylvania gasoline dealers forecast a 5 to 10 cent rise in the price per gallon in 1979. Association president Michael Curtin cited OPEC as a key factor and predicted at least a nickel increase with possible ten cent hikes.
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Water company seeks temporary exemption from new billing rules
The Western Pennsylvania Water Co. filed a petition with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeking a temporary exemption from key sections of the new residential billing rules. The rules take effect Monday, with a hearing to be held after the commission acts and a possible exemption should last until April 1. The company argues changes to its computer system and bill format would cause extra costs and harm customers.
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Weather Statistics for Shenango River Period End Dec 29
Weather statistics show 24 hour period ending midnight Dec 29 with highs 31 and lows 11. Precipitation none and trace of snow noted last year. Shenango River stage at 5.90 feet, compared to 9.84 feet previously.
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Two Year Probe Leaves Door Open on Kennedy King
The House Assassinations Committee ends a two year five million dollar inquiry into the Kennedy and King murders and signals possible conspiracies. Rep Louis Stokes says evidence points to assassins while cryptic hints suggest a wider plot, with acoustical tape analysis fueling new questions about a third gunman.
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Police plan driver crackdown for New Year weekend
United Press International reports nationwide police will intensify patrols to curb risky driving during the three day New Year holiday. The National Safety Council predicts 350 to 430 deaths and 16 000 to 20 000 disabling injuries, down from 450 fatalities and about 15 700 injuries last year. Safety Council President Vincent L Tofany urged drinkers to avoid driving, noting the moderate drinker poses a danger alongside the chronic alcoholic.
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New Castle News Skips Monday Holiday Publication
The New Castle News will not publish on Monday to let staff and management celebrate the New Year's holiday with their families. Publication resumes Tuesday as the paper extends best wishes for a safe and happy holiday to readers.
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