Split on abortion policy in Pa commission report
An all-woman Pennsylvania commission split 15 8, endorsing broad abortion liberalization up to 20 weeks with medical exceptions, while the minority argued for preserving current law. Reports leaked despite Gov Shapp’s request for confidentiality amid debates over legal timing and access.
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County planning reform urged to attract federal aid
County leaders face a rising need to organize and staff planning to secure federal funds. The Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission urged action on project lists, noting Georgia counties show staff gains yield millions in federal money. Strong leadership and a lean two-person planning staff could improve program development and control.
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Joseph Book
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Butler County
Authority endorses new buildings in housing project
Lawrence County Housing Authority backed by its inspecting architect recommends constructing new community and maintenance buildings in the Neshannock Ave project. No vote taken, following original plans for the 120 unit project, with HUD letters cited on funding and cost disputes. Charles Kraus to inform developer Central Area Renewal Inc. of the board’s wishes.
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Lawrence County Housing Authority
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Joseph McCandless
McCandless
HUD
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
BVR
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Republicans denounce budget in Pennsylvania House
The Pennsylvania House Republicans form a solid anti budget bloc against Gov Milton Shapp s 3 649 billion plan claiming 34 Democrats have shifted. A floor debate is expected as the Appropriations Committee prepares to release the budget and related measures including a 33 million boost for 20 school districts and a second act banning racial busing.
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Navy grants Jensen study at Princeton Theological Seminary
Valley Forge, Pa. Cmdr Andrew F Jensen cleared of adultery last March gains Navy permission to study at Princeton Seminary. The American Baptist Convention has pressed for immediate promotion and cost restitution while noting Jensen’s first choice was Cecil Field. The chaplain said the new assignment is a goal he has pursued for nearly ten years.
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Saigon victory and mine disaster dominate global brief
South Vietnamese troops said to rout Communist forces from Phu My district capital, with about 300 North Vietnamese dead across three days of fighting. In Rhodesia, a Wankie coal mine explosion trapped 468 workers, hampering rescue efforts by methane gas and damaged fans. Lebanon urges UN action over Israeli warplanes and threats amid a Lod airport massacre fallout.
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Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
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Hahneman claims channeling hijack ransom to Latin causes
FBI transcripts reveal Frederick W. Hahneman told agent he opposed communism yet diverted $393,000 from the Eastern Air Lines flight 175 ransom through a Communist bank to fund Latin American causes. He allegedly parachuted into Honduras after the May 5 hijacking, later saying the money would reach Communist China and supporters in the United States. He faced piracy and kidnapping charges and was to be moved to Virginia for trial. Separately, Pappan plans a 250000 restaurant at Neshannock Township with groundbreaking tied to a local sewage permit, seating 165.
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Alexandria
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Beaver Falls
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New Castle
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Human Relations Commission to honor Rep Fox for no vote
The commission will commend Rep Donald W Fox for opposing a bill to curb the state Human Relations Commission powers. Lee Caplan and others discussed the bill with Harrisburg lawmakers. Mrs Shirley O Connor outlined Crestview Gardens admissions policy noting bad credit and poor housekeeping affect apartment eligibility. Income levels cited at 135 percent of public housing. 35.7 percent of apartments currently filled. EDINBURG State police report a motorcycle and minibike worth 650 dollars stolen from a garage at Carl D Wetzel RD 1 residence yesterday between 10 and 11 45 PM.
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