Residents contest custard stand plan on Boyles and Bighland
Residents along Boyles Avenue and Bighland Avenue oppose a zoning change for 213 Doyles Ave seeking a local custard stand. They cite parking, debris, and disruption to the residential area as factors, with 18 signatures backing the protest. A separate request by Al Sweet Motor Sales to switch from C residential to main commercial for expansion was also noted, while other changes were discussed but not acted upon.
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Boyles Avenue
Bighland Avenue
Nisin
Frank Randy
Doyles Ave
Randy
James Stevenson
Boyles Ave
Planning Commission
Cunningham Avenue
Taylor Street
Tasher Street
Joseph DePola
State Street
Harbor Street
County faces state pressure over escheat revenues
Wester County Solicitor Sherman K Levitle and County Controller Robert Foht clash over unclaimed revenues held in the county treasury. The issue, stalled 13 months, concerns whether commissioners should escheat funds to the state. State warnings include a 12 percent penalty on about $17,231 if unresolved.
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Dave Best
Wester County
Sherman K. Levitle
Robert Foht
Alvay
State Bureau of County Collections
Wwe
Curain
Secret list fuels county escheat dispute and audit plan
At yesterday’s commissioners meeting letters from Levine to the board were read, showing that a $17,721 sum and a missing itemized list dating to 1924 were concealed by Foht. Levine will audit each item’s origin and payment before deciding escheat actions, amid warnings of a looming state lawsuit and penalties if unresolved.
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Levine
John A. Meehan
Meehan
Levine Fied
Lst
Huress
Foht
Ust
le Twomen
Mantea
Audi
Faht
Font
Fobt
Rom Jamies Bach
Bach
Focht
Maintenance Empl oyes Set Date for Union Vote
The county plans an election on January 23 to decide if 25 maintenance employees will join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The PLRB set the date after a request by the union and county commissioners. This marks the sixth county group to seek union representation. Additional items included discussions on payment review procedures and funding requests for CAN.
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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Pennsylvania Labor Relations Boar
PLRB
Frank. A. Vitzil
Vitzib
Hubert Font
Villi
Fahy
Sherman S. Levine
Vitril
Acton, Now
CAN
Thomas A. Shumaker
John A. Meehan
Villil
Rechan
Mondany Bros
Beaver Falls teachers strike near settlement deadline
In Beaver Falls School District, negotiators in the teachers strike edged toward a settlement but would miss the state required 180 teaching days. About 4,500 students faced missing class. failure to meet 180 days could trigger loss of state funds and driver. Judge H Herg Klein ordered 10-hour talks, with a Sunday note on religious observances.
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Beaver Falls
H. Herg
Klein
Blackhawk
Beaver County
Bayh Enters Pennsylvania Primary Drive for Nomination
Presidential hopeful Sen. Bayh of Indiana announces entry into the Pennsylvania primary. He cites the state as crucial to securing the Democratic nomination and defeating Ford in November, accusing the Nixon and Ward administrations of causing unemployment and rising prices. He denounces policies blamed for energy and food costs.
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Philadelphia
UPD
Sen
Bireh Bayh
D-Ind
Pennsylvania
Bayh
Ford
Nixon
Ward
America
Psychiatrist defends Hearst in kidnapping case
A defense psychiatrist told UPI that Matilda Hearst had no role in engineering her own kidnapping by the Symbionese Liberation Army. The judge considered whether the examiner should continue, with Miss Hearst, 21, daughter of Randolph Hearst, Feb 1974 kidnapping context in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
UPI
Reagan outlines budget plan amid doom cries in New Hampshire
Ronald Reagan defended a plan to trim the federal budget in Keene New Hampshire saying critics exaggerated threats and that the proposal would save taxpayers about 360 billion by shifting programs to states. He rejected what he called doom criers and urged support during the political season.
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United Press International
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
New Hampshire
Reegas
Keene
Major offensives in Angola prompt rival forces scramble
In SILVA PORTO, Angola thousands of Soviet backed units launch major offensives in the north and south. NRA leaders say a 1000-strong column of MPLA troops with Cuban troops and Soviet advisers drives toward Luso, signaling intensified conflict as pro-Western rivals seek mercenaries to halt advances.
Shapp seeks delegates from 75 groups in PA primary
Gov. Millen Shapp invited members of 75 political groups to propose candidates for Shapp delegates. Organizations include NOW NAACP Young Democrats Teenage Democrats and other groups. Delegates chosen would attend the Democratic National Convention and vote for Shapp on the first ballot.
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Harrisburg
UPL
Millen Shapp
Perzons
Shapp
Pennsylvania
National Organization For Women
The
NAACP
Young Democrats
Tennage Democrats
New Democratic Coalition
Americans For Democratic Action
Prisoners play Spades in court halted by guards
In New Raven Shelton firebombing trial a group of defendants passed time awaiting verdicts by playing Spades, a card game learned in Bridgeport jail. They were ordered to stop in the U.S. District Court room, then resumed the game in a police lineup. Ronald Bettes of Butler Pennsylvania described the game.
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NEW Raven, Conn
UPI
Shelton
Bridgeport
U.S
Ronald Bettes
Butler
Soviet and Chinese envoys clash in UN Middle East debate
United Nations. Soviet Ambassador Yakov Malik and Chinese deputy Lai Yai traded fierce accusations in the United Nations Security Council as they accused each other of aiding Israel against the Arabs. Lai warned the Soviets were "more sinister than the Zionists, with murder in its heart" in a tense confrontation threatening to derail discussion on Palestinian rights.
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United Nations, NY
UPI
China
Security Council
Middle East
Israel
Yakov Malik
Lai Yai
Lai
Soviet Union
Politician tells of $1,000 gift
Senator Hugh Scott, R Pa, reportedly gave a $1,000 cash contribution to former Senator Caleb Boggs, I Del, amid questions about a secret fund. Boggs recalled the money was cash and may have been from Scott or an aide, while Gulf money payments to politicians have sparked resignations and federal probes into campaign funds.
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Aly Alan Berlow
Doug O'Boyle
New Castle News
Washington Bureau
Washington
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Caleb Boggs
S Baggs
Scott
Baggs
Scarrees
Nevis Washington Moreau
Senate
Federal District
Scull
Claude Wid Jr
Abooal
Secret GOP fund donor Scott scrutinized for undisclosed gifts
The article details Scott facing questions over contributions to his own or others' campaigns including a $1000 gift to Boggs in 1972 and other donations to Hatfield Hansen Attlee and Tratfield. Aide Patricia Agnew declined comment. It notes pre and post 1972 reporting rules and suggests improper disclosure.
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Scott
Gulf
Patricia Agnew
Hoggs
News Washington Bureau
Boggs
Mark Tratfield
R-Ore
Clifford Hansen
R-Wyv
Jack Attlee
Aluwa
Hatfield
Becaine
Delaware
Baggs
Nixous
Bopes
Borough group hears of plans to baffle crime
NEW BEAVER A proposal to combat crime was presented to the Lawrence County Boroughs Association by County Commissioner Frank Vitiel at the New Beaver fire hall. He urged formation of a county committee to fight crime and asked mayors and borough councils to hold meetings and invite public input to select local committees of three or four to attend county meetings. Other potential leaders named include Len Kitasinski David Weinfeld and Terry Abrams. The meeting also covered grant programs and pending federal legislation for capital grants to focal municipalities. A training act meeting was tentatively set for 7 pm January 29 in Ellwood City, with boroughs and townships to be notified.
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New Beaver
Lawrence County Boroughs Association
Frank 4. Vitel
Viteil
Thepublic
Vitril
Thomas W. Graney
Mildred R. Kettler
Association
Ejlwood City
Jotn Takacs
Elipert
Walter Vogler
Ricardi Gatto
Ellwood City
Mrs. Kettler
Alonso Demark
Wampum
Serorn
John Kiine
South New Castle
Donald Hickey
Elipart
Jean Freed
Barbara Chiorlei
City borrows funds at 2.97 percent to cover anticipated tax revenue
City Council approved borrowing up to 1 million from Citena National Bank at 2.97 percent to cover anticipated revenue from taxes, especially property tax, as bidders from First National Bank of Lawrence County and others offered higher rates. funds to be repaid when tax receipts arrive. Also state auditor general notes a revenue leak in the Revenue Department’s Sales and Use Tax unit, estimating about 1.3 million annually due to auto titles issued before tax payment verification.
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Citena National Bank
Ciizens
Taney
First National Bank of
Lawrence County
Peoples Bank of Western
Pennsylvania
Godh Fast Seneca Bank and
Teast
Harrishurg
UPT
Robert Rt
Revenue Department
Revenue
George Monod
Casey
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
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Roger W. Rowland
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H. E. Rood
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Palit
Vwarshey
DPT
U.S. Senate
al Benedict
Eric
Catherine Knoll
McKees Rocks
Umknotrn Val
Hoxnetowna
GOP
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Peter Iacino
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
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