Alcoa funds probe ties ambassador to foreign payoffs
Washington reports confirm a State Department inquiry into allegations that a U S ambassador solicited twenty five thousand dollars from Alcoa for a foreign political party in Jamaica The claim surfaces in an Alcoa filing with the SEC The Times cites Jamaica and notes ministerial acknowledgment of political contributions tied to foreign campaigns.
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UPI
State Department
U.S
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New York Times
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the Times
FBI fugitive Doyle Jr killed after Seattle shootout
FBI fugitive Maltachal Doyle Jr aged 30, listed among the ten most wanted, was killed Thursday in Seattle after a gun battle. Two police officers were wounded, including Patrolman Cyen McKeona who sustained a chest wound but was in serious yet stable condition. Doyle was sought in connection with an earlier bank robbery in Bellevue.
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Fishier Naéone
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Barhurview Medical Center
Rock concert injury suit filed against stadium and promoters
An attorney filed a negligence suit Thursday against Three Rivers Stadium operators and several promoters over injuries suffered by 16 year old Terry Lyi Moore of St. Clairwildlé at a rock concert. Moore claims a firecracker exploded on her lap, causing weeks of hospitalization for leg and body injuries. Defendants include Three Rivers Management Corp., Pittsburgh Stadium Authority, DiCesare Engler Production Inc., Dick Chirk Concerts, Pinkertons Inc, and the security guard service.
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Puttsoureshops
Three Rivers Stadium
Ohio
Terry Lyi Moore
St. Clairwildlé
Pinkertons Inc
Judge revives Willigan Par case in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles a UPI report says responsibility for sentencing reporter Willigan Par for newsroom source refusal is returned to the juries who first found him in contempt of court. Judge Charles Older and Farr oversee a five year clash over press and judicial rights tied to the Manson trial. A July 26 hearing, previously set, may be reassigned due to Older’s surgery and absence.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Los Angeles Times
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Farr
Superior
Charles Older
Sharon Tate
Canadian reports torture in Kenya after raid
Patrick Morris, a 38-year-old Canadian detained in Upanda, told UPI he witnessed torture of blacks and whites in Kenya following Israel’s July 3 commando raid. He flew to Nairobi with British refugees and described blood clots on walls, being punched by police, and prisoners screaming in agony.
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Kenya
UPI
Upanda
Panto
Israel
Patrick
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Nairobi
County policy saga unravels new chapter
New Castle County policy saga continues as Commissioner Chalchian John A Mechan discusses emergency food purchases for the jail. Vitelli expresses disappointment that Gregg raised the issue at the prison board instead of returning to commissioners. Gregg says both boards have long worried about jail food shortages and will follow directives. The court also tabled requests on adding machines, typewriters, IBM servicing, and fund transfers to cover deficits and extra security for female inmates.
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IM Corp
IBM
Bureau
DeNuccio
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Mahoning
South New Castle
Masha
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Franklin
Harrisbarp
Bonk
Servinay
Vouk
Mall
Ange L
Frank A. Vitril
Vitel
Robert Foht
Iia
Poht
Wenesday Vist
Iso
State consumer panel hurt by staff cuts
Harend ul Constaer Protection faces reduced response to complaints after $300,000 in federal funds were eliminated. Bureau Director Joel Weisberg says 10 employees will be fired and five vacancies cut, slowing mediations and likely cutting legal actions. The budget standstill follows new federal guidelines and prompts a request for supplemental appropriation.
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Harend Ul Constaer
Bureau
Joel Weisberg
Weisberg
Alice
Weishers
Yeeisberg
General Assembly
County pastor seeks demolition of vacant house near church
The Rev Steven J Wiley of St Pauls Raptist Church appealed to county commissioners to tear down an underepair dwelling across from the church, describing the vacant hole as deplorable and citing safety concerns. Officials said the house is not on the demolition list but will be reviewed with the planning director, with a report due next Tuesday.
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Steven J. Wiley
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Wamin Neing
Joseph Hook
Book
Sherman K. Leving
New Castle Area
Washington Centre
Levine
Lawrence
Roblin Development Co
Dileo
Amiens Hansa
Streets added to pave list in antiskid program
State Rep. Thomas J. Fee said 21 miles of Lawrence County highways will be paved under a federal program to combat slippery roads. Jefferson Street and Moody Avenue drainage work are included with PennDOT to begin after a summer contract award.
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Canter Seriely
Jomitt
Tom Bryon
Aimee DiCarlo
Jarmmi Bryon
Jamey
Maria DeMase
Lawrence County
N. Jefferson Street
Wikuington Avenue
Thomas J. Fee
DaNew
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Penndot
Moody Avenue
Ellwood Fifth Street Bridge to Close for Rehab
PennDOT says Fifth Street Bridge in Ellwood City will close July 26 for a four month rehabilitation costing 520000. Nearby Koppel Bridge will limit traffic to one lane early next month until December while work starts on August 1. Equipment arrives Monday, with crews to begin the following week. Sidewalks will be closed or redirected. one sidewalk to reopen in September for Modale school students. The project includes bridge strengthening and new decking, with completion targeted for November 19. traffic disruptions rise as Koppel Bridge work looms nearby on Pa. 151.
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Tattle
Kuppel Bridge
Pennsylvania Departent of Transportation
Penndot
AIC Inc
Hathbridge Lunes
Modale
Koppel Bridge
Eslwood City
Fenndot
Alhough
Spevific
Booths Offer Free Site Booklets at Bicentennial Booth
The Lawrence County Bicentennial Commission sponsors a downtown Majestic storefront booth offering free booklets on historical sites in the Commonwealth. VIP buttons are available with Visitor It Fennsylvanias branding, and the event runs tonight and all day tomorrow as part of sidewalk activities along E Washington Street.
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Fennsylvanias
Lawrence County Bicentennial Commission
Majestic
Washington Street
Vo Tech to Use Navy ROTC in Place of Army Program
Lawrence County Vocational Technical School Board unanimously approved a plan to join with Ellwood City Area schools for a Navy ROTC unit, replacing the Army ROTC after the Army program was put on probation for missing the quota. Parents supported the shift, expecting credit for time already served and noting the Navy option would prevent losing ROTC offerings.
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SROTC
Ellwood City
Lawrence County Area Vocational+ Technical School Board
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Hassell DeMatteo
Albom Toad
Shenango
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Joseph Cooper
Gest Ginn
Zatone
Vo-Tech
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Columbia Gas Co
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