Governors Back Death Penalty In UPI Poll
A United Press International poll shows 23 of 88 governors favor capital punishment with 17 opposed and 5 withholding. Support is strongest in the South, where 22 of 23 endorsing see it as deterrent or justified by brutal crimes. Several governors express personal opposition or doubtabout its deterrent value and legal issues loom as states refine death penalty laws.
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Arete
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Moody Avenue Repair Petition Circulates Locally
Residents circulate a petition urging officials to address worsening bricks and asphalt on Moody Avenue between Mercer and Wilmington. A photo shows a cratered scene resembling the Ho Chi Minh Trail, reflecting local concern over delayed repairs. News photos by Bill Kirker.
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Wilmington Avenue
Bill Kirker
Brazil risks nuclear arms path from German deal
UPI reports U S officials fear a West German Brazil accord could give Brazil the full nuclear power cycle. Brazil would gain reactors and fuel fabrication, enabling peaceful power generation but potentially enabling weapons production. Argentina could seek similar capabilities if Brazil advances. Officials expect a formal announcement soon amid an $8 billion projected deal over 10 to 15 years.
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UPI
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Ridl Returns to Lead Westminster Alumni Affairs
Charles G. Duz Ridl, longtime Pitt basketball coach, is named director of alumni affairs at Westminster College, his alma mater. The announcement by President Garland Carlson notes his 15,500 alumni liaison role, campus events, and new programs. He begins July 1.
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University of Pittsburgh
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Westminster
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Elabeth
John Raun
Jack
Ezabeth
Impact of veto on summer youth employment start date
County Manpower Director Edwin Daley says a presidential veto of a bill funding the federal Manpower program could delay the summer employment program for disadvantaged youths from mid June to early July. He expects Congress to pass appropriations and keep adult employment programs intact. no layoffs expected as funds from other grants cover current staff. About 90 percent of US jobs are covered by Social Security.
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Edwin Daley
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Northwest Tri County teachers end strike in Erie
About 160 teachers from the Northwest Tri County Intermediate Unit in northwestern Pennsylvania ended a strike that began Wednesday over the lack of a current year contract. A spokesman said teachers returned to work as the end of the school year neared. Negotiations with the Unit Board of Education continued during the summer for one contract covering the current year and one for next year. A teacher warned that without a contract the teachers’ unit may not exist next fall.
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UPI
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Jury undecided in Symbionese SLA murder trial
In Sacramento a jury deliberating since Friday failed to reach a verdict in the Ryanide murder case against two alleged Symbionese Liberation Army members linked to Oakland School Superintendent Marcus Foster. The eight-woman four-man panel met over the weekend, rehearing key testimony and weighing nine weeks of evidence.
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UPI
Christopher Thompson
Russell Littte
Case Gvetos Veto Push in Pennsylvania Pension Plan
In Harrisburg, Auditor General Robert Casey urged Governor Milton Shapp to veto a proposed teacher pension bill citing a long term cost around 556 million dollars. The bill, passed by the Senate, was to be reviewed by the House Appropriations Committee amid a political deal with the Pennsylvania State Education Association.
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UPI
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Beirut underscored by street fighting as security forces move in
Beiruts five suburbs see sporadic shooting while barricades rise disrupting traffic. In two weeks urban warfare between Palestinian guerrillas and Lebanese factions has killed 122 people and left 300 wounded. A Joint Security Station Office statement said shooting began early today in suburbs including Zoksa and Hlaat, home of premier designate Rashid Karami.
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Cops and five men for theft at Sandy Lake
Mercer County state police arrested five Pittsburgh men after a car stop on I-78 in Springfield Township. They were charged with theft and receiving stolen goods for allegedly stealing rifles revolvers and fishing gear from a Sandy Lake area shop. Bond set at 500 each with a June hearing before District Magistrate Henry Moore.
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Manilla St
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Webster Ave
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Sandy Lake RD
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Evans City
Hearing set in alleged baby sale case in Beaver County
District Magistrate Hoss Keefer scheduled a Thursday hearing in Beaver County for two couples accused in a baby sale. John Hatton and Mary Hatton of Rochester are jailed on 2000 bond after allegedly selling their three year old daughter to Earl and Rae Fosnaught of Wampum. The Fosnaughts face conspiracy charges and are free on bond pending trial. Authorities say the Hattons demanded payment or a car, and the child is in county care pending disposition.
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Nile
Police seize two city men in burglary case
Police arrested Robert E. Lee 19 of 515 Oak Street and Kenny Worner 23 of 1999 Butler Avenue on burglary charges. Worner allegedly possessed 31 cigarette packs and $13.42 as officers traced entry to a service station via a boarded window. Lee allegedly became belligerent during questioning. Both released on bond before District Magistrate Merle Hildebrand.
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