Capitol fire violations near correction amid major structural doubts
State officials report progress in addressing 62 of 132 fire and safety violations at the Capitol. Some fixes involve corridors and door swings while others demand major structural work, with a six month study expected at a cost of 70000 to 100000 dollars to guide renovations.
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Schweiker Signals Change in Labor Stance for Reagan Run
Senator Richard Schweiker said a Reagan administration would require him torepresent the nation beyond Pennsylvania and urban interests. He indicated he could back right to work opposition if aligned with the GOP platform and noted liberal influence within the ticket. He argued his position reflects a broader national constituency as he backs the platform and aims to help Reagan win the South.
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Shafer labels Schweiker VP pick a major blunder
Meadville Pennsylvania UPI reports former Pennsylvania Governor Raymond Shafer criticizes Ronald Reagan’s selection of Richard Schweiker as running mate. He calls the move an outright political ploy and predicts it will not win Reagan any Republican votes. Shafer also discusses Ford’s prospects and Carter’s position, noting potential long term GOP harm. He notes Schweiker’s ties to labor and minority groups.
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China initiates massive relief after quake
A UPI report notes China launches large relief efforts after a major quake centered near Tangshan and Peking. Officials give no casualty figures, but diplomatic estimates suggest thousands dead and millions homeless. Foreign aid offers are politely declined as China pursues self reliance.
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Coke Oven Agreement Aims Cleanest Unloading Method
Pittsburgh reports an agreement to reduce air pollution by using a covered rail car system to unload U S Steel's 1975 coke ovens at Clairton. Judge Henry Ellenbogen oversees nine month pollution program and gave parties until Aug 19 to settle remaining issues. Harrisburg toll free vote line for PA registration law debuts for election boards and public on Aug 1 with phased access by area codes and dates.
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Wildcat strike at McLean Trucking over dismissal and practices
In West Middlesex Pa a wildcat strike by about 50 Teamsters Local 261 members enters its third day at McLean Trucking in Mile Merrer County. A spokesman said dock workers and drivers walked out over a dismissal and questionable practices. Police report an assault on a Missouri dispatcher taking picket photos.
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Blaze kills six in three story building fire in Chicago
A three story brick building fire in Chicago left six dead, including two children, with victims identified as Betty Striker and Jerry Hubble among others. A nursing supervisor at Ravenswood Hospital reported the first victims arrived at 4 20 am and all victims perished from burns. Authorities fear arsonists may be at work in the area.
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Ravenswood Hospital Medical Center
Avril
Betty Striker
Jerry Hubble
City cites parking fines boosting cash flow
A June city financial report shows parking fines totaling 9 249 50 for the first half of the year versus a 4 000 annual estimate. The crackdown aims to ease street congestion but cannot close a 156 040 year end deficit. Only three of nine department heads filed cost cut plans by the July 23 directive. An updated push button switchboard in City Hall costs an extra 73 monthly.
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Edward R. Stiff
Submiel
Stiff
Rail and airline tax breaks eyed in reform bill
The Senate debated tax provisions aiming to reduce bills for railroads and large insurers under the Tax Reform Act. Proposals would expand investment tax credits for railroads and airlines, trimming liabilities over several years, with estimated multi million savings. Critics warned the tax code remains encumbered by special provisions and complex rules.
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Senate
Henry Bellmog
R-Okla
Bellman
Return of Zambelli Fireworks Sought in D C Fourth Display
A Washington Post letter from Jordan Clark of Rockville Maryland complains the July 4 fireworks in Washington DC lacked the Zambelli touch and suggests bringing back the Pennsylvania based Tralian fireworks maker after Zambelli lost the contract.
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Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing Co
Jordan Clark
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Washington Post
Clark
Tralian
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