Macy's Four Alarm Fire Kills Fireman in New York
Detectives probe a four alarm Macy's blaze in Manhattan on Flag Day. Firefighter Walter J Smith, 31, of Bellmore, died. at least 14 others injured as the store evacuated thousands of shoppers. The fire began in a sporting goods storeroom. investigators weigh arson amid past bombing threats.
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Federal workers protest pay across the nation on Carter plan
Federal workers rally in Washington and cities including Cincinnati Indianapolis Providence Lafayette Park and Plains protesting President Carter's proposal to raise pay by 5.5 percent for the year. Demonstrators cite inflation high living costs and threatened retirement changes while urging Congress to resist cuts and preserve current benefits.
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Truckers promise strong rate policy action nationwide
United Press International reports independent truckers, amid eight days of blockades across 37 states, were promised swift ICC rate relief measures. Energy Secretary Schlesinger backed their demand for pass-through fuel-cost relief and urged rapid action, as protests spread to New England and multiple states.
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State lawyers quit over attorney general private practice ban
Harrisburg based report notes Attorney General Edward Biester Jr enforced a rule halting private practice and teaching for his 103 assistant attorneys general. About a dozen have resigned or plan to leave, as critics warn the move will cost the state money by driving away experienced staff and hindering recruitment.
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Attorney General Defends Agency Regulation Power
Harrisburg UPI reports Attorney General Edward G Biester Jr told a House committee that state agencies have the right to legislate by regulation. He warned the proposed legislative oversight bill may be unconstitutional and said fully shifting regulatory control would bypass elected officials and the governor.
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Wayne's family undecided on funeral arrangements
John Wayne's relatives discussed several funeral options including a ranch in Arizona cremation and burial on Catalina Island. The seven patriarch's children, led by Michael Wayne, expect a religious low key service for the star who died at 72 after a cancer battle.
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Stripper Loses Suit Over Abdominal Surgery Scar
Vancouver stripper Karen Petty failed to prove damages from Dr Peter Mackay after a tummy tuck left her scarred and unable to work. Judge Richard Anderson found she had been warned of risks and dismissed the claim with costs. In Pittsburgh, Gary Destefano, 28, of Monessen, was found shot dead in a downtown parking lot. Homicide detectives investigated.
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Bankruptcy specialist quits Philadelphia receiver duties
Harry S. Sylk, 76, an indicted bankruptcy specialist in Philadelphia, resigned Thursday as receiver and trustee in most of his cases. He had overseen Botany Industries Freihoffer Baking and Alan Wood Steel matters and faces federal charges for allegedly embezzling from the Martin Town Stores estate.
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Independent truckers plan Washington convoy from Berks stop
Members of the Independent Truckers Association met at the Frystown truck stop in western Berks County to organize a convoy to Washington D C. Vice president Bill Scheffer said the plan includes better communication among independents and a southbound route via US 22 and Interstate 78. He did not know how many trucks would join.
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Flaherty Sworn In as State Supreme Court Justice
John P. Flaherty, longtime Allegheny County Common Pleas Court judge, took the oath as a state Supreme Court justice in Pittsburgh. Justice Rolf Larsen administered the oath in the City County Building. Governor Thornburgh nominated him to an unexpired term after Senate approval. he won both party nominations in May and will serve a full 10 year term after the general election.
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