Haig Escapes Unharmed After Vehicle Bombing Near SHAPE
General Alexander Haig escaped unharmed when a remote control land mine exploded near his chauffeured Mercedes as he traveled to SHAPE headquarters southwest of Brussels. Two security men were treated for minor injuries. the blast was described as a sizable attack on the NATO commander.
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Belgium
UPI
Alexander M. Haig
NATO
Haig
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Powers Europe
SHAPE
Brussels
Mercedes
Study shows driving costs rise to record share
DETROIT UP I The Hertz Corp reports 1978 saw driving cost absorb 17.7 percent of personal income, a record. The average cost to own and operate a car or truck reached 2027 dollars, with total vehicle use spending at 4426 billion and passenger cars at 2481 billion, both records.
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Detroit
UPI
Hertz Corp
Gas lines spark protests and theft in gas shortage frenzy
Long lines and anger erupted across the East Coast and Midwest as a petrol shortage paralyzed drivers. Riots and clashes with police occurred in Levittown while hundreds demonstrated in Boston, with thousands more facing dry pumps from Akron to Cincinnati. In New York and New Jersey, station attendants faced unusual schemes and even a fire in Levittown as motorists fought for dwindling fuel. Local taxi drivers pressed for higher surcharges and two-fare rides. Affected communities reported injuries, arrests, and widespread economic strain as stations reported losses and potential closures.
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Boston
Suffolk County
N.Y
Seaboard
Middle West
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Ohio
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Charles Massengill
Cused Massengill
Ken Graham
Mount Airy
Connecticut
Nassau County
New York
New York City
State House
Boston Common
Groom Arrested After Union Hall Wedding Brawl
At a wedding reception held in Union Township firehall this Saturday night groom Sam D Ambrosi 22 of 407 Shadyside Street was arrested after a brawl required four state troopers and three Union Township police officers to restore order. Three windows were shattered curtains torn and chairs broken during the melee which erupted as alcohol fueled festivities turned chaotic.
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Union Township
Sam D'Ambrosi
Shadyside St
Joseph Carmona
Union Township leader Paul Walters dies at 65
Paul E. Walters 65 a Union Township community leader died of an apparent heart attack at Jameson Memorial Hospital He was dead on arrival at 3 20 am Walters 30 N King Ave was instrumental in township projects including Scotland Meadows Park He was born June 17 1914 in New Castle and was a retired yardmaster for the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad He served as park board chair and held church and fraternal roles in New Castle He survived by his wife Helen Louise Love a son Blair two daughters Robin and Gail Elaine two sisters and two brothers He was predeceased by a brother and a sister.
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Union Township
Mr. Walters
N. King Ave
Jameson Memorial Hospital
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New Castle
Joseph and
Gladys Haines Walters
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad
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First Baptist Church
Church Board of Trustees
New Castle Lodge
Valley of New Castle
Union Township Park and Recreation Board
Union Area Environmental Learning Center
Mahoning Valley Grange
Lawrence County
Pomona Grange
Pennsylvania State Grange
New Castle Kennel
Helen Louise Love
Blair
Robin
Tunkhannock
Gail Elaine
Adolph
Gladys) Kapcewich
James
Dolores) Longwell
Volant RD
Hazel Walters
Charles R
George E
Arthur W
Lee Walters
Tape targets Yorkshire Ripper police seek clues
Police study a 60 second taped message mailed to Assistant Chief Constable George Oldfield in a bid to identify the Yorkshire Ripper. The voice taunts Oldfield, claims the killer is a white man thirty to fifty, and warns that victim No 12 will come from Manchester. Dozens of copies were sent to forces for voice comparison.
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London
UPI
George
George Oldfield
Oldfield
Jack the Ripper
Manchester
Richard Holland
Little and
Burglars Take Tools From Castle Brand Plant
Police report burglars stole maintenance equipment worth thousands from Castle Brand Inc meat packing plant on Mahoning Avenue. Items included air compressor electric drill two transmission jacks portable jack welder and truck washing machine. Personal tools valued at about $2000 also taken from foreman Sam Deep. The cleanout occurred after 5:30 a.m. shift change and the company truck later found in Wampum. A separate home burglary on 1502 Hanna Street saw two engagement rings a wedding band and $100 stolen between 4:30 and 8 p.m.
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Mahoning Avenue
Sam Deep
Deep
Wampum
Betsy Brown
Hanna St
Highlights Countdown on state budget
State budget totals and timing are under close scrutiny as lawmakers debate allocations and possible tax implications. Officials warn of mounting deficits while advocates press for program funding and transparency.
Weather Digest Western Pennsylvania forecasts cool, sunny period
Fair and cool tonight with upper 40s lows. Sunny and warmer Tuesday with upper 70s highs. Minimal precipitation chances today through Tuesday. Weather statistics show June 23 24 highs 66 citywide 45 low. Shenango River at 5.70 feet.
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Pennsylvania
Shenango River
Deaths from June 25 1979 list with ages and addresses
A death record lists Anthony Cambroto 72 of 709 Canyon St and others including Alex M. Wilson 87 3020 Mercer Rd Paul E. Walters 65 30 N. King Ave Harry J. Leathers 84 New Castle Rd 6 Steve Wheale 76 2414 E. Ridgewood Court Mrs. Bernice Willey Hamilton 72 219 Englewood Ave Mrs. Dorothy M. Shannon White 67 New Galilee Rd 1 Mrs. Chiarina Janniello Gennattasio Jeannette 94 Ellwood City Beulah Be Foster Miller 80 Sharon Madge Sinclair New Castle Rd 6 Clair Page 61 Portersville plus Moraines State Park weather and attendance figures 60 degrees W 4 mph no precip. attendance 8121 Saturday 8352 Sunday Editorial Female Focus Public Notice.
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Anthony Cambroto
Canyon St
Alex M. Wilson
Mercer Road
Paul E. Walters
N. King Ave
Harry J. Leathers
New Castle
Steve Wheale
E. Ridgewood Court
Bernice Willey Hamilton
Englewood Ave
Dorothy M. Shannon White
New Galilee
Chiarina Janniello Gennattas
Fiery personality returns to work as Yankees manager
One of baseball's most colorful figures resumed action last week by reclaiming his old post as manager of the New York Yankees. The piece notes a fiery temperament and return to leadership in major league baseball. It invites readers to test knowledge on page 11 Quiz.
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New York Yankees
Anastasio Somoza
Hale Irwin
Jerry Pate
Gary Player
New Castle
Pennsylvania Sees Series Of Record Low Temperatures
National Weather Service stations across Pennsylvania reported record low readings as a cooler air mass moved in from Canada. Bradford Airport fell to 29 degrees at 5 am, Erie reached 40, and Pittsburgh's Greater Airport hit 45, with other sites like Wilkes Barre Scranton and Philadelphia also setting new lows.
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Bradford
Erie International
Erie
Lawrence County
Western Pennsylvania Water Co
Neshannock Township
Wilkes- Barre-Scranton
Greater Pittsburgh
Allentown - Bethlehem-Easton
Philadelphia International
East Street Project Reopens After Widening to Three Lanes
East Street from East Washington Street to North Street will open to traffic Thursday morning. Nick P Navarra community development director said the street has been reconstructed and widened from two to three lanes as part of the downtown improvement program. Work along East Street including decorative lighting and trees remains to be completed.
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East Washington Street
North Street
Nick P. Navarra
Navarra
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