Israel Claims World Leading Army and Air Force Size
Peres on state TV asserts Israel hosts the world’s most modern army after the birth of the state and an air force larger than Britain’s or France’s. He cites advanced weaponry, including homemade Kfir jets, amid new war predictions as Syria and Egypt strengthen defenses along confrontation lines. Prime Minister Begin’s coalition talks with the Democratic Movement for Change stall over occupied territory and policy influence.
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ITT Sues AT&T for 180 Million Over Antitrust Claims
ITT, the world’s largest conglomerate, sues AT&T and subsidiaries Western Electric and Bell Laboratories in Manhattan federal court. ITT alleges AT&T blocked sale of its superior channel bank equipment, costing ITT billions in potential profits since 1970. AT&T has not commented as Bell and Western Electric supply about 80 percent of U.S. telephone service.
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Fire inquest hampered by missing supper club plans
Southgate Kentucky officials say an absence of updated Beverly Hills Supper Club building plans hinders the fire investigation that killed 161. Investigators cite defective wiring in the Zebra Room and remodeling questions that may have affected exits and overcrowding while confirming two victims from Ohio.
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Thornburgh Faces Decision On Governor Run
Former U S attorney general Richard Thornburgh said he will decide in six weeks whether to run for governor. He spoke in Philadelphia while campaigning for Republican district attorney candidate Malcolm Lazin and met with city party leaders to assess his candidacy amid hints that House Minority Leader Robert J. Butera will seek the 1978 GOP gubernatorial nomination, with Arlen Specter also mentioned as a potential candidate.
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Negligence suit filed over NJ woman's hospital death
A $730,000 damage suit in federal court alleges negligence led to the death of Josephine Nuceta during heart surgery at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia on November 30 last year. Accusers name Hahnemann Hospital and Dr. James Finnegan as defendants citing improper monitoring and negligent surgical performance.
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Utility panel delays Duquesne rate decision in Harrisburg
The Public Utility Commission postponed until June 28 two proposals to cut Duquesne Light’s $60 million annual interim rate hike. Commissioner O Bannon sought a $180 million cut immediate, while Commissioner Johnson urged keeping the rise until July 1 before restoring prior levels. The increase has been in effect since last December, with no three votes to adopt any plan. They set a new hearing date for June 22.
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Brady's Run bridge closed for repairs in Brady's Run Park
PennDOT ordered the Brady's Run bridge into Brady's Rye Park in New Brighton Beaver County closed Monday morning for about one month for repairs. District engineer Anthony J. Gaeta said detours will route motorists via Braun Road Main Road to Park Road back to Brady's Run Road.
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Hostage holder arrested in Pennsylvania case
Dale f Ginsack, 49, was arrested in BALE Pennsylvania for allegedly holding an Erie woman captive in her home for about 24 hours, binding her in the basement, and selling some of her furniture for about 140 dollars. He faces burglary robbery indecent assault rape and felonious restraint charges. a hearing is set for Wednesday.
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Ziegfield Dancer Harriet Hootor Dies at 71 in Virginia
Harriet Hootor, a Ziegfeld Follies dancer and later film performer with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, died Thursday at Norteen Virginia Doctors Hospital at age 71. She ran a Boston dance school for over two decades, appeared in London tours, on the Keith Circuit, and films The Great Ziegfeld and Shall We Dance. From 1937 to 2048 she performed in Billy Rose's Casa Manana and Diamond Horseshoe in New York, retiring to Lorton with her nephew Henry I Sage. she is survived by another nephew and two nieces.
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Steel firm Lamontas seeks bankruptcy after pay cut plan
Lamontas, owner of Alan Wood Steel Co. in Conshohocken, Pa., filed for Chapter XI bankruptcy in Philadelphia after asking 2,500 employees to take a 15 percent pay cut. The Montgomery County company listed assets of 107.4 million and liabilities of 85.3 million as of April 30, with 58.1 million secured debt and 29.4 million other liabilities.
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Harrisburg Woman Wins Pentephvalia Lottery Millionaire Drawing
Catherine Cusaletis a Schuykill County factory worker won the Pentephvalia Lottery’s millionaire drawing. After 34 years in a dress factory she plans to retire. Her husband Anthony a coal miner backs plans to spend the prize and continue buying tickets.
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Carter Faces Setbacks in Energy Plan Campaign
President Carter lobbied Congress to push energy measures but faced defeats as the House energy panel rejected federal controls on natural gas prices and moved to phase them out. House Ways and Means knocked down his gasoline tax and auto rebate while the Senate backed stricter auto emission standards. White House aides warned that public pressure must grow to sustain the energy agenda.
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New Director Delayed by State Job Hiring Freeze
Lawrence County Board of Assistance lacks an executive director due to a state freeze on hiring. Louis F. Palumbo was named May 2 to replace Michael Pauline but has not yet assumed duties. DPW officials say finalization rests with Budget Secretary Charles McIntosh who must approve all hires.
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