Legislature opens with agenda of tax and code reform
Pennsylvania lawmakers return for a new session facing budget planning to avoid tax increases, a new Public School Code rewrite, a comprehensive Motor Vehicle Code update, and reform of the Public Utility Commission. Proposals include a graduated income tax, flood control measures, and a two-session path to voter approval. The House Finance Committee pursues a ready budget bill before summer.
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House Finance Committee
Joi Brunner
D-Washington
Sumer
Britain tries to slow IRA killings in Northern Ireland
Britain moves to bolster security with thousands of troops and militia in Armagh as Merlyn Rees esteems a March emergency conference to curb sectarian killings. A Protestant minibus massacre followed a Catholic slaying, escalating border violence and prompting talks with Irish officials.
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Patrick Cooney
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Ireland
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British Warships Reported Bound for Savannah Mission
Foreign observers note British warships heading toward Savannah to bolster coastal defenses while Confederate authorities strive to establish reliable communications across Charleston and nearby waterways during wartime.
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Charleston
Bayhor
Savannah
Winterization program faces insulation material delays
Lawrence County Housing Authority cautioned on a proposed winterization project citing nine counties lacking materials. Officials fear state delays and possible budget cuts may leave insulations unavailable. The authority seeks to manage the program locally, with residents to install insulation and be paid under the federal act.
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Lawrence County Housing Authority
Michael Ranka
Authority
Lawrence County
State Department of Community Affairs
Spy honored at Arlington with CIA agent Welch burial
Arlington National Cemetery will host the burial of CIA agent Richard Welch, slain outside his Athens home. President Ford planned to attend a chapel service, while the White House said he would not be at the gravesite. Welch received a rare memorial at CIA headquarters, the agency having publicly acknowledged his identity.
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Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co quarterly results differ
New York based Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co reports a third quarter operating loss of 19.98 million as of November 22, offset by a 207 million reserve reduction and a 1.8 million tax adjustment. The company posts a bookkeeping profit of 1.8 million or seven cents a share despite earlier losses.
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Doctors Strike Hits Los Angeles Hospitals Amid Malpractice Fight
A doctors strike in Los Angeles County expands to private hospitals as admissions fall by up to 75 percent in some facilities. Officials warn public institutions may bear the burden as strikes threaten care officials say could worsen if remedial legislation stalls into September.
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Ford recall to fix 145000 Mercury Capris for wiper defect
Government orders recall of about 145,000 Mercury Capris built 1971 1972 and 1974 pre November 1972 due to a grindshield wiper falling loose from pivot during operation. Moon report notes sudden wiper failures and potential loss of blade and arm. Naval events recount Queen Elizabeth 2 drydock repair after bow fracture. 900 passengers return to New York aboard Amtrak charter. Coast Guard antipollution team to Kayak Island to assist grounded fishing vessel Samarga with fuel transfer.
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Fire torched Columbus building during burglary
Columbus Services International at 1001 Sampson St faced a dawn burglary yesterday. Investigators say a torch aided by thieves opened a safe in the rear of the one story brick building, triggering a fire that required four firefighters and over 4700 feet of hose. Estimated losses rose from 100000 to 500000. contents valued at 1.509 million. Firemen treated several injuries at St. Brandy Hospital as partial operations continued in St. Marys School classrooms. Police cited water inside the building hindering the burglary probe and noted possible tampering with vending machines and the safe might contain money.
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Reynold Dillo
Columbus Services International
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Italion
Gene Ryhal
Anthony Moi
Freman James Joseph
St. Brand Hospital
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Morgan
Joseph
Charles Hanna
John Conti
Columbus
St. Mary's School
LL Leon Sasiadek
DiLinn
Cores Pany
Vere
Air ruling hits AMC for cash fine in California
California fined American Motors 4.2 million dollars over alleged false air emission reports and limited sales of Matadors Gremlins and Hornets. AMC contesting the action as unwarranted while federal agencies may assist in the probe. The state offered a 75 percent fine waiver if AMC pays promptly and commits funds to emission control upgrades. Also, Pennsylvania banking regulators set February maximum mortgage rates at 9 percent.
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California Air Resources
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Akb Plaiman
Tom Quinn
American Motors
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U.S. Attorney's Office
Syhich Quinn
AMC
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