Gas Guzzling Cars Face Federal Penalty
The House backed a tax bill provision setting 18.5 mpg as the 1978 model standard and fines of $5 per tenth of mpg shortfalls, potentially raising car prices to cover costs. Supporters call it a serious step while critics call it a weak cream puff amid broader energy policy battles with President Ford urging a comprehensive bill.
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Congress
House
Ford
Joseph Fisher
W-Va
Bill Frenzel
R-Minn
Frenzel
Hrough Administration
Ellport school closing protests at Ellwood City meeting
About 60 residents from Ellport, Waipum, and Wayne Township urged the Ellwood City Area School Board to keep Ellport Elementary open. Superintendent DeCara said any move is temporary, with final decisions due after advisory council input.
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Ellwood City
Ellwood City Area
Ellport
John DeCara
Elport
Waipum
Wayne Township
Mary Louise Hetrick
Duncan Ave
Hetrick
Fillport
DeCaro
DeVaro
Esport
Wampum School
Elsport
Atty
James Keller
Park Ave
Keller
Anthony Celli Jr
Celli
BeCaro
Mullen gambit delays Pennsylvania budget plan
Rep. Martin Mullen forced a delay in the $4.7 billion state budget by blocking a $120 million escrow transfer in a defunct program. The 97-82 vote unsettled Democratic leaders who hoped to balance the budget with $169 million from the Parent Reimbursement Fund.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Martin Mullen
Mullen
K. Leroy Irvis
D-Allegheny
Access to records denied over DVS funding in New Castle
General Robert P. Casey says access to records on the Division of Vital Statistics relocation and its financing has been denied. He cites a $590,000 loan from the Lawrence County Industrial Development Authority to developer Stanley B. Kraus for the Central Building project, including a $361,140 wire transfer and a $290,000 cashier’s check. Casey questions loan legality, refinancing, and tax free status, urging review by Commonwealth agencies.
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Robert P. Casey
Division of Vital Statistics
New Castle
Casey
Harrisburg
John J. O'Connor
State Department of Commerce
Stanley B. Kraus
Kraus
Mercer St
DVS
First National Bank
Lawrence County
Equibank
Commonwealth
Krauso
Highway study may delay Beaver Valley Expressway work
PennDOT official warns a federally required environmental impact statement may push back completion of sections eight nine and ten of the Beaver Valley Expressway linking Pittsburgh International Airport with I-80 in Mercer County. The report notes an $35 million cost for sections eight and nine with only $1 million funded so far and plans for section ten not yet funded. Construction could begin in early 1976 on certain segments, with several openings slated through July.
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Pittsburgh Area
Penndot
Beaver Falls
New Castle
Jim Hobbs
Penndot District 11
Allegheny
Beaver Counties
Beaver Valley Expressway Association
Lawrence County
Mercer
Lawrence
Beaver
Hobbs
Troggio
Greater
Pittsburgh International Airport
Mercer County
Federal Highway Administration
Chippewa Township
Beaver County
District 1
Pa. 168
Reg
Thomas Fee
Mahoning River
Kee
U.S. 224
Harbor Bridge Road
James March
Chaunicey P. Saupp
Richard &. Rentz
Gordon Ward
Richard E. Mondy
Weather and obituaries mix in mixed regional notes
Weather forecast across the East Gulf coast and Ohio Valley includes showers tonight and clearing tomorrow with highs in the 80s. Regional temperatures list 60s to 80s in major cities and Shenango River reading 9.16 feet. Obituary mentions Mrs Pearl M Marman age 93 and Frank A Pagani age 37 among other notices.
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RDZ
Frank A. Pagani
Koppel
John Maitland
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Lakes Region
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Chicago
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Denver
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Mouston
Jacksonville
Kansas City
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Minami
New Orleans
New York
Shenango River
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