Murtha May Plead Guilty if He Resigns and Testifies
Sources say Rep. John Murtha could plead guilty to a reduced charge and resign from Congress to testify against Reps. Frank Thompson and John Murphy in the Abscam bribery scandal. Murtha’s lawyer denies any deal or plea.
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Tree Seedlings Available for 1981 Planting
Service Forester David Gregg announces the Bureau of Forestry is accepting applications for tree seedlings to be planted in spring 1981. Landowners with at least 11 acres in Pennsylvania may purchase seedlings for wood products and watershed protection. Seedlings must not be used for Christmas trees. Gregg will visit sites to help select species and develop planting plans for large areas.
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Bureau of Forestry
Pennsylvania
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Indicted Schwartz resigns Philadelphia City Council post
George X. Schwartz steps down as Philadelphia City Council president after eight months in the role. He will keep his council seat but his salary drops from 45000 to 10000. The indictment stems from the Abscam probe. Joseph Coleman is elected council president, becoming the first Black leader, as two other councilmen face bribery charges.
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Medicaid contract concession eases pharmacist holdouts
Harrisburg officials propose a 60 day temporary Medicaid agreement for pharmacists to sign July 1 enabling continued talks on a longer term federal requirement. About 1,000 pharmacists already signed the longer term pact. protests center on funding and fee boosts from $2 to $2.25 per prescription.
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UPI
Public Welfare Department
Public Welfare
Gerald Radke
Department of Public Welfare
Wiggins
Milton Jacobs
Jenkintown
Matusow
Radke
False blaze behind Bud's Auto Sales causes smoke illusion
A rubbish fire behind Bud's Auto Sales on Atlantic Avenue produced smoke seen as fire inside the roof. Fire Chief William Rowe said the optical illusion spurred a major-fire impression though no exterior damage occurred. Fire crews responded at 6:13 p.m. with Union Township aiding and Shenango Township on standby.
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Atlantic Avenue
Taylor Township
William Rowe
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Navy Chief backs return of draft amid volunteer force doubts
Adm. Thomas Hayward, chief of naval operations, urged a return to conscription as Congress moves toward final approval of draft registration. He warned the all volunteer army is slipping toward failure and urged mobilized national security attitudes. The House Rules Committee cleared the measure, with a final vote possible next week. The plan funds 13.3 million to register all men ages 18 to 20 this summer, pending Senate action.
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Former Silkwood roommate found safe. police end missing case
Sherri Ellis, 27, Silkwood’s former roommate, has contacted two friends and is presumed safe after an official search was called off. Ellis, who helped author a book about their Kerr-McGee plant experiences, had disappeared after noting she needed to get away. She had made at least two calls to friends on Wednesday. Authorities previously found plutonium in a shared Edmond apartment in 1974, linked to Silkwood’s exposure. Ellis suffered only external exposure.
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UPI
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Sherri Ellis
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Kerr-McGee
Riots Spread to Auto Center as Police Fire on Crowd
In Port Elizabeth and Cape Town South Africa police fired shotguns and tear gas into mobs of black workers shutting down Ford VW and GM plants. At least 42 dead and up to 70 feared with about 7,000 workers walkouts triggering $7.6 million in damage.
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South Africa
UPI
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Uitenhage
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Thezamilie Botha
Association criticizes use of coal in state energy plan
The American Lung Association's Philadelphia chapter urged the Governor's Energy Council to reconsider the plan which favors coal use. Kathleen Walsh claimed the staff未likely examined coal burning health effects and highlighted sulfur dioxide risks for people with respiratory issues and miners. The plan also proposes a 20 year freeze on new nuclear plants, tax breaks for fuel efficient cars, and coal industry revitalization.
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UPI
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Vacation College at Westminster College Embarks July 1980
NEW WILMINGTON Westminister College will hold its fourth annual Vacation College in July 1980 inviting alumni friends and their families for a week of relaxation recreation and intellectual stimulation. The theme America in the 80s What’s Ahead will feature faculty discussions on energy education family economy and women with optional programs including Amish talk farm tour and tour of a Swiss cheese facility. New activities include an aerobic dancing class CPR certification and a full recreational program with tennis swimming canoeing basketball racquetball golf and other sports. Information and reservations are available through the Westminster Alumni Office.
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NEW Wilmington — Westminster College
Harry G. Swanhart
America
Vacation College
Westminster
Pittsburgh Lawyer Seeks Sell Mansion to Satisfy Debts
G William Bills Jr, attorney for R Mark Hunter of Fox Chapel, says Hunter in bankruptcy case will withdraw petition and sell family mansion to cover debts of about 657 640 dollars to over a dozen creditors. Hunter, serving five years for insurance fraud, also faces Florida charges alleging a murder-for-hire plot against his mother.
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UPI
G. William Bills Jr
R. Mark Hunter
Fox Chapel
Hunter
Bills
Florida
Favorite babies contest set in Allegheny district
The Allegheny District Chapter of the National MS Society and Troutmans announce a 1980 Favorite Babies contest for children aged 6 months to 3 years. Entries require a $2 fee and a 5 by 7 photo. registration runs June 23 to July 1. voting July 5 to 26 with one vote per dime donated to MS Society.
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Allegheny
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Troutmans Stores
M.S. Society
Troutmans
E. Washington St
Frick
Pittsburgh
Court delays Hayes trial in Erie rape case
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted a defense stay delaying state Rep. David S. Hayes of Erie trial on charges of raping a 17 year old in Monroeville. The stay comes while the defense appeals a decision to keep a pretrial evidence hearing open to the public, a ruling contested after media appeals.
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UPI
State Supreme Court
David S. Hayes
Erie
Monroeville
Hayes
Allegheny
State High Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Common Pleas
Samuel Strauss
Strauss
Five Hurt In Two Car Mishap At City Intersection
Five persons were injured in a two car crash at the North Jefferson Grant streets intersection last night. Delores M. Vigone 50 of 157 Lakewood Road turned left into a northbound truck driven by Williard Powell Jr. 36 of 10 Sankey St. Powell and three passengers Daryl 2 David Carter 8 Victoria Jones 27 were hurt along with Pamela Park 32 of 1202 Highland Ave. Carter boys treated and released at Jameson Memorial Hospital. No further injuries reported. St Francis Hospital reported no treatments.
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Delores M. Vigone
Lakewood Road
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Grant Street
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Williard Powell Jr
Sankey St
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Daryl
David Carter
Victoria Jones
Pamela Park
Highland Ave
Carter
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