Medical plan aid sought for county EMS coordinator
Lawrence County commissioners agreed to hire a coordinator for the Lawrence County Emergency Medical Services Council but have not yet advertised the opening. The county signed a contract with the Emergency Medical Services Institute for state money, and a coordinator would coordinate with EMSC hospitals and other services. Funds from the state and community groups would cover training and operation costs as Beaver County’s model is reviewed.
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Lawrence County
Lawrence County Emergency Medical Services Council
Mary Kane
Lawrence County Emsc
Emergency Medical Services Institute
Pittsburgh
Lcemsc
Thomas A. Shumaker
John A. Meehan
Shumaker
Meehan
Harrisburg
Frank
Fortuna
EMSC
Gasoline prices rise as diesel protests intensify
The American Automobile Association reported a weekly penny rise in gasoline prices edging toward one dollar a gallon with regional shortages. Full service premium averaged 92.4 cents, unleaded 90.6 cents, regular 86.8 cents, self service lower across the board. Diesel hovered around 81.8 cents amid a 1.9 cent weekly gain, while independent truckers held protests at highways and distribution centers over higher costs and limited diesel supply.
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American Automobile Association
AAA
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Washington, D.C
Sewage Threat Raises Fear Near Willard Ave Home
Johnson cites fear as sewer from a nearby line endangers residents while DeCaprio and Tallman discuss immediate checks to divert water. Torrance Rankin reports three feet of sewage near his mailbox and unsafe conditions preventing outdoor use.
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Johnson
DeCaprio
William G. Tallman
Torrance Rankin
Willard Ave
Summit yields cautious hope for SALT II cooperation
The report notes contrasts in two nations while expressing confidence SALT II will expand cooperation and lower nuclear risk. Brezhnev did not give an arrival speech, leaving in a black Zil limousine. Carter and Brezhnev planned a private day and courtesy calls with Kirchschlaeger and Bruno Kreisky. Carter also chose to sample Austrian cuisine.
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Brezhnev
Carter
Kirchschlaeger
Bruno Kreisky
Council weighs gunfire and vandalism issues at night patrols
Five public works staff joined an emergency response and Sands urged realignments to improve services and increase night police presence. He cited vandalism as tied to police deployment. A Highland Ave resident, Mark Thomas, complained of a gang and slow cruiser responses. Sands said he asked the police chief about more night patrols but got no answer as DeCaprio warned corner gangs are breeding.
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Public Works Department
Mark Thomas
Highland Ave
Sands
DeCaprio
Council
Five grounds for serious crimes and sewer maintenance plan
Councilman Nick DeRosa inspected city areas and found clogged catch basins and storm sewers. He urged a spring cleaning schedule and Sands supported a preventative program to replace reactive maintenance, while Beshero questioned public works staffing during emergencies.
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Nick DeRosa
DeRosa
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