Mount St Helens erupts again as tremors flare
Mount St Helens blasted ash and pumice over 4500 square miles in Oregon and Washington, marking a third major eruption in a month. USGS officials warned continued explosive activity is likely and noted new seismic patterns could signal a catastrophic failure within the mountain. Authorities reported no missing persons despite extensive search efforts.
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Portland
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Tornadoes don't surprise Penn State meteorology professor
University Park Pa UPI tornadoes in Pennsylvania do not surprise Penn State professor Charles L Hosler Jr despite surprising residents small tornadoes hit the state about once a decade due to atmospheric coincidences He notes tornadoes are spawned by thunderstorms under certain conditions more likely in non mountainous western and southeastern Pennsylvania He cites cooperation between the National Weather Service and media increasing public awareness of tornado watches and their seriousness He adds killer twisters are rare here due to terrain and explains the mechanism as a chain reaction when conditions align like an upside-down bathtub drain letting a vortex develop
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Jenrette Denounces Indictment in Abscam Scandal
Rep John W Jenrette Jr a five time target amid Abscam probes says prosecutors aim to ruin him after a Washington federal grand jury indicted him on bribery and conspiracy charges timing tied to a crucial Democratic runoff Election He claims the Justice Department seeks his destruction and notes a prior 11 million suit against the department as part of the attack
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Reward offered for info on damaging Peoples Natural Gas facilities
The Peoples Natural Gas Company of Pittsburgh offers a 5000 reward for information leading to convictions for damaging company property. A 25000 fund pays 5000 per criminal occurrence. Nearly 7000 customers faced gas interruptions from vandalism starting May 31. Union Local 666 had a work stoppage May 30 to May 30, with contracts expired April 30 and extended to May 6. An injunction was issued June 5 in Westmoreland County. Vandalism resumed after a brief lull.
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South African raid into Angola claims over 200 guerrillas killed
South Africa launched its largest operation since World War II, with tanks, armored cars and helicopters assaulting SWAPO bases in Angola. The government said more than 200 guerrillas and 16 South African soldiers died, claiming 13 bases destroyed over a 35 square mile area and more than 100 tons of weapons captured. Prime Minister Botha warned that bases would be tracked down and destroyed. MPLA forces reportedly avoided contact.
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Hospital patient rights suit seeks due process reforms
UPI reports US District Judge William Nealon allowed a civil rights case by former Farview Hospital patient Lawrence D. Christy to proceed and certified it as a class action. Christy claims he was moved to maximum security without a hearing and seeks a permanent injunction and due process protections for hospital inmates nationwide.
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AT&T found guilty in antitrust case in Chicago
A federal jury found AT&T guilty of 10 of 15 antitrust violations and ordered treble damages of 1.8 billion dollars to MCI Communications. Judge Grady trebled the award. AT&T plans motions for new trial and appeal. MCI argued the Bell System blocked intracity access after a 1971 FCC order.
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At&t Long Lines Central Region
Wade
Bell System
MCI
Federal Communications Commission
Man shot in Market Square in Pittsburgh
John W. Stevens, 30, of Pittsburgh, died after a Friday shooting in Market Square. A suspect, David E. Bartlett, 26, was taken into custody by a witness. a Port Authority guard helped detain the suspect. Bartlett faces a murder charge. a .38 caliber handgun was recovered.
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Mercy Hospital
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Tom Weschak
Port Authority
Weschak
Bartlett
State pays accident victim largest settlement since immunity repeal
Pittsburgh report states Vivian Klein, a nurse from the Veterans Administration Hospital, received a $20,500 settlement from the state for injuries after her car hit a pothole on Route 30 in Findlay Township on April 19, 1979. Findlay Township police had warned PennDOT about the pothole before the crash. The Department of Justice approved the settlement as a result of a negligence suit filed months after the accident.
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Findlay Township
Pennsylvania
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Veterans Administration Hospital
Penndot
Department of Justice
Downtown cleanup resumes under city staffing plan
The city resumes nightly downtown cleaning as of last Monday per personnel officer John DiMuccio. Residents had complained about litter on East Washington Street near Kennedy Square after the city said it no longer had an individual street cleaner. The council approved two weatherization contracts with Fred Cioffi for 10 homes at 838 and 25 homes at 6263, rejected bids for a used mid-size sport coupe for undercover police work, citing mileage and high other bids, and agreed to issue proposals to audit the community development program.
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Kennedy Square
Fred Cioffi
Nine Arrested in Pittsburgh Anti Draft Sit In
Nine people including a priest a nun and two juveniles were arrested yesterday when they sat blocking doors at the Federal Building in an anti draft protest. They faced obstruction charges and were released on nominal bond with a hearing set for June 17. The event drew about 75 demonstrators opposing Thursday's Senate vote to renew mandatory registration for the first time since 1975.
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