Budget showdown looms in Harrisburg as Thornburgh urges action
Harrisburg leaders from both parties race to pass a new state budget this week before the 1979 80 fiscal year begins. Gov. Thornburgh warns of loss of prestige if taxes and spending plan fail. Senate leaders push a version closing a 100 million utility tax loophole to fund PennDOT and avoid new gas taxes, while House Republicans resist.
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New York Favored for 1980 Democratic Convention Site
A Detroit News poll of 29 Democratic site selection committee members shows New York favored to host the 1980 convention over Philadelphia and Detroit. New York leads 16 to 3 with nine undecided or unreachable. Committee members cited Manhattan facilities and a strong convention package as decisive factors.
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Convicts Seek Stay On Florida Executions
Lawyers for Charles William Proffitt and Robert A. Sullivan pursue federal stays to halt Wednesday's electric chair executions in Florida. Judge Hodges in Tampa set an afternoon hearing for Proffitt. Sullivan’s attorney filed in Fort Lauderdale, aiming to delay in court today. Spenkelink’s bid to delay had already failed after his 1979 execution. Public demonstrations against capital punishment gathered near Tallahassee as opposition grew.
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Grounding of DC-10 remains in effect nationwide
A court order that halted DC-10 flights expired as the fleet stayed grounded indefinitely. FAA chief Bond cited engine pylon maintenance abuse and cracks found in two aircraft, delaying any return until all doubts are fully resolved. McDonnell Douglas appealed. hearings and investigations continue.
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ADA backs draft Kennedy to challenge Carter in 1980
Americans for Democratic Action voting at its 32nd national convention endorsed a Kennedy draft movement while signaling Carter could be opposed if no viable liberal alternative emerges. The group pledged to mobilize nationwide to influence delegates and possibly fund a Kennedy write‑in in New Hampshire, with tensions over risk of splintering the Democratic Party.
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Painters Local 6 ratifies contract. work to resume today
Members of Painters Local 6 vote 6 to 1 to approve a three year contract after a long strike in Allegheny Cooperative. The agreement boosts pay by 3.90 per hour for commercial painters and 4.20 for industrial painters in stages over three years, per Jim Re local financial secretary Terainer. The UPI report notes the strike followed June events.
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