Journey of renewal shapes Clinton health agenda
President Clinton urged a national journey of renewal and pressed Congress to act on universal health care, vowing to veto bills lacking guaranteed private coverage. Senate GOP Leader Bob Dole dismissed the plan as lacking votes, signaling an election-year clash over the administration's domestic agenda.
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Klink lauds Clinton on State of the Union target
U.S. Representative Ron Klink praised President Clinton for addressing timely issues and linking welfare reform with health care reform. He supported the crime bill and warned that job creation ties to the new health system costs, noting Congress has latitude to develop a plan. His district includes Lawrence County.
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Health alliances to reshape coverage with state pools and choices
States establish non profit alliances to run health plan pools for consumers. Plans offered by insurers hospitals and doctors with standard federally guaranteed benefits. Costs capped premiums and out of pocket expenses while open enrollment allows plan switches.
City eyes disorderly house ordinance for New Castle
City officials and Police Chief Charles Abraham and Code Enforcement Director Charles Cook discussed a proposed disorderly house ordinance to empower police to restore peace by arresting hosts and guests at noisy parties. Violations would incur fines up to 300 dollars and up to 90 days in jail with each day a new offense.
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Charles Abraham
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Financing for new prison begun
Lawrence County commissioners moved to finance a $13.5 million county prison project. Potter Shupe and Associates was named as investment banker to prepare an estimated $12 million construction bond. Construction costs exceed $12.6 million with $2.6 million covered by a state grant. The debt would be serviced by a 2 percent tax mill, about $10 per household annually.
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County to break ground on prison project in spring
Lawrence County official says ground will be broken for a new two story prison near the courthouse off Walnut Street. The 91 150 gross square foot facility will hold 160 cells and 220 beds with varying security levels. Bids for construction targeted by end of March with final designs due mid February.
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Harrisburg
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City notes large pothole spree on Mercer Street
The city documents a major pothole at Grant and Mercer and records multiple holes from Grant to Falls over the past month, creating a rough ride for drivers and signaling ongoing street issues.
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Kennedy to host local TV series Heart of the City
New York AP Kennedy Jr a familiar figure hits TV this spring hosting Heart of the City on WNYC TV PBS affiliate He edits pro bono after leaving the Manhattan district attorney’s office in July His taped intros include segments on bicycle transportation and other unsung heroes The program runs six consecutive weeks airing on PBS station locally through spring
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Obituary notices for six residents listed with ages and cities
Obituary notices list six individuals: Paul Dingledy aged 90 from Columbia Maryland, Florence Henderson aged 64 from Sun City West Arizona, Wilna M Owens aged 83 from New Wilmington Road, Stephen M Skuba aged 88 from 220 Hillcrest Ave, Russell C Strohecker aged 66 from RD, Bertha L Walters aged 76 from Scott Township, and Felix Zappa aged 82 from Farrell. The date January 26, 1994 is noted.
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New Wilmington
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Hillcrest Ave
Russell C. Strohecker
Bertha L. Walters
Scott Township
Felix Zappa
Farrell
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