Impeachment bid against Pittsburgh mayor rejected by court
In Pittsburgh Judge Bernard J. McGowan dismissed the impeachment effort led by Reginald D. Plato and 99 Homewood residents for lack of specific charges. The bid claimed Mayor Richard Caliguiri’s administration discriminated by race and wealth.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Richard Caliguiri
Common Pleas
Bernard J. McGowan
Reginald D. Plato
Plato
Homewood
Caliguiri
Transplant Patient Stable After Pittsburgh Heart Operation
A 45-year-old Pittsburgh pharmacist remains in serious but stable condition after a heart transplant performed Sunday at Presbyterian University Hospital. Surgeon Dr Henry Bahnson led the operation, the third heart transplant at a Pittsburgh hospital, with the donor a 41-year-old stroke victim and the recipient unmarried. Neither identity was released.
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UPI
Presbyterian University Hospital
Henry Bahnson
Pennsylvania
Trucker in Fatal Downtown Crash Faces Federal Probe
A preliminary FHWA report says the tractor-trailer driver Henry W. Young may have violated hours of service limits by driving more than ten hours, and cites possible vehicle defects and an unqualified driver in the April 28 crash that killed four and injured five in a Pittsburgh downtown intersection. A final ruling within 30 days will determine agency action.
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Stoughthon
Mass
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Dealership Bans Car Sales in Harrisburg After Odometer Fraud
UPI Philadelphia reports Eastern Motors owned by Bernard Shane agreed to stop selling cars in Pennsylvania and pay the state $20,000. The Consumer Protection Bureau said the charges were not admitted as wrongdoing and the deal awaits Commonwealth Court approval.
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UPI
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Sterling Heights
Mich
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Warren
WWA
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Consumer Protection Bureau
Eastern Motors
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Heinz seeks refugee status for Cuban immigrants
Senator John Heinz urges President Carter and the Senate to grant Cuban immigrants refugee status so states can access federal aid. He warns Pennsylvania may face financial burden if federal support for 22,000 at Fort Indiantown Gap is not provided. Heinz cites Carter’s cut in revenue sharing funds and notes 12,000 to 15,000 of Southeast Asian refugees remain in Pennsylvania.
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Reading
UPI
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Carter
Senate
Heinz
Reading-Berks County
Pennsylvania
Fort Indiatown Gap
Westminster College grants master of education degrees
Twenty students completed requirements for master of education degrees at Westminster College in May. The 126th commencement honored 44 area recipients who finished earlier this year. Names include Barbara G. Moore Youngstown State University counselor education Nancy B. Wozniak Westminster College counselor education Rebecca K. Polansky elementary education and Roberta Lordi reading specialist.
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Westminster College
Westminster
Barbara G. Moore
Chapin Road
Youngstown State University
Nancy B. Wozniak
New Wilmington
Hilda R. Butts
E. Leasure Ave
Rebecca K. Polansky
Paul M. Karki
Princeton Road
Roberta Lordi
Line Ave
Thomas G. Lordi
Reading
Koppers workers strike at Venango County plant
About 50 workers from Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Local 8365 walked out at Koppers Co Inc chemical plant in Rouseville, Venango County, setting up picket lines after working without a contract since April 30. Last bargaining session occurred Thursday under a federal mediator. no talks scheduled. The report also notes an unofficial Lawrence County commissioners meeting in Enon Valley at 8 p.m.
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Rouseville, Pa
UPI
Koppers Co. Inc
Venango County
Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Local 8365
Balph Shifts Hearing to New Government Center
Judge William Balph moved a contempt hearing and Courtroom 1 use to the new County Government Center after old facilities filled, amid unapproved occupancy status. Commissioner leadership questioned the move, while Meehan eyed June 1 for a broader transfer. Balph cited air conditioning and practical need and said he will follow President Judge McCracken on an official move date.
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Beaver County
Frank A. Vitril
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Paul L. Tanner
John A. Meehan
Glenn McCracken
Meehan
West Bank shops forced open after bombing protests
Israeli troops opened Arab shops in the West Bank to avert a general strike over car bombings that injured two Palestinian mayors Basim Shaka in Nablus. Elias Freij and Bethlehem council resigned in protest along with Gaza mayor Rashad Shawan and council. Anonymous callers claimed Jewish underground groups responsibility, citing ongoing struggle against PLO supporters in the Knesset and universities.
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Bethlehem
West Bank
Gaza Strip
Rashad Shawan
Gaza City
Haare
New Castle High to commission 1980 graduates with three speakers
Three New Castle High School seniors will address the 122nd annual commencement at 8 p.m. in the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Kathleen Fletcher Bradley Fusco and Sheryl Zbiegien will speak on futures and goals with honors averages. A 1979 alumna organ recital and three senior musicians accompany the program alongside school district leaders and class advisers.
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Kathleen Fletcher
S. Paul Fletcher
Gretchen Ave
Bradley Fusco
Randolph A. Fusco
Beckford St
Darryl McFarland
Bryan Pezzone
Russell L. Horchler
New Castle Area
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New Castle Senior High
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Angelo Perrotta
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Peoples Church of Christian Missionary Alliance
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Temple Israel
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Blanche L. Panella
John Conti
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Robert Murphy
Diana Nuzzo
Joni Salzano
Thomas Shumaker
Witness to Jordan attack questioned by Fort Wayne police
Vernon Jordan shooting case centers on Martha Coleman the only known witness as FBI interviews continue Coleman says she saw nothing and wants privacy while police and federal agents pursue new details Court and city officials outline ongoing efforts on the investigation with Coleman not suspected and cooperating for safety reasons.
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UPI
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Martha Coleman
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Fort Wayne Urban League
Jordan
Ernie Walters
Interstate 69
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