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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1980
Page
5
The city paid retirees for unused sick leave and vacations costing 80 765 dollars. City official Sands said 60 percent of overtime funds for firefighters had been spent from mid December to his January 7 taking office. By end of February 50 percent had been spent. He said budgets are being watched and department heads told to curb spending.
A federal judge in Hartford refused to dismiss a Massachusetts company’s suit against a firm that sold land with an undisclosed asbestos deposit. Tannetics Inc. must face H&S Torrington Associates’ claim for 425000 to remove carcinogenic asbestos before a planned shopping center.
In Lehighton Pennsylvania the faculty at Lehighton Area High School protested by not attending commencement. They claimed 219 seniors had failing grades and were given blank diploma covers without the actual diplomas, blocking participation in the graduation ceremony.
Mrs. Nolan found a coin that appears to be a minting error later stamped with the penny design. A dealer called it possibly authentic though awaiting American Numismatic Association certification. The coin’s value hinges on publicity and collector demand.
Mrs Nolan says she would sell the coin to invest the money and has received offers for chauffeurs and managers. She plans no rush to count the cash, placing the coin in a safety deposit box for now.
Pennsylvania lawmakers approved a broad truck bill raising the legal weight limit from 73 280 pounds to 80 000 and extending trailer length from 55 to 60 feet. Revenue shifts of about 52 million come from indirect motorist taxes and higher truck registration fees, with heavy opposition from Western legislators who warn of more accidents and highway wear. House Democrats won a 105 to 85 passage and forced 16 million into the General Fund, while Senate action on related measures and the Thornburgh dollar PennDOT budget awaits next week.
PUC Chairman Susan Shanaman and Commissioners Linda Taliaferro and James Cawley rejected the rubber stamp charge. Cawley said the settlement is not a take it or leave it deal if in the public interest, he would vote against it. Pennsylvania Power Co serves Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Lawrence and Mercer counties.
Levi's promises comfort with a hidden stretch waistband in slacks and stretch panels in the jacket. A Dacron polyester oxford fabric suits the three piece set priced at 117 dollars, available in sizes 38 through 46 for coats and 32 through 42 for slacks, with vests at 22 dollars.
Ads describe two Van Heusen shirts The Splendor a polyester knit washable long cut with a two tab pocket available in mint peach ecru tan white and navy The Qiana a wrinkle resistant nylon cardigan style in teal tan navy brown or white and a pullover in wine brown or royal sizes SM XL $17 locations Austintown Eastwood Liberty New Castle Shenango Southern Park Youngstown not all colors in all stores.
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