Thornburgh urges changes to Pennsylvania unemployment fund
Governor Dick Thornburgh calls on the General Assembly to act on UC fund legislation to fix a $1.4 billion federal debt. He backs a Senate plan but says it may not be enough, noting a $550 million target versus $500 million proposed and demanding further cuts and tax measures to restore fiscal health while federal relief is sought.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Dick Thornburgh
Senate
Thornburgh
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Hostages in Iran Reported Well Treated by Captors
A Tehran newspaper says the 53 American hostages held since November 4 are well cared for and not harmed. Ayatollah Khomeini reportedly asks daily about their health as they remain dispersed to 14 Iranian cities and receive regular mail, telephone calls, and American foods.
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United Press International
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
U.S
Tehran
Denyayeh Iran
Carter
Aldo Moro
Moro
Red Brigades
Denyayeh
Iran
International Red Cross
America
Residents plan weekend flee as TMI venting begins
Dauphin County officials report thousands may evacuate near Three Mile Island as Met-Ed prepares to vent Krypton-85. Families cite fear of radiation and distrust of authorities. some pregnant, others to relatives inland for safety. Government and court agencies approved venting despite anti-nuclear pleas.
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Scott Macleod
Harrisburg
UPI
Three Mile Island
Saundra Rineer
Clinton County
Patricia Street
Grandmother
Maryland
Andrea Hand
Groton
Metropolitan
Edison Co
Kevin Malloy
Civil Defense
Dauphin County
George Hickerwell
Swatara
Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission
U.S. District Court
Washington
Anti
Dick Thornburgh
Met-Ed
Rineer
George
Michael
Stephen
Michelle
Housing Authority board ignores tenant concerns in county
Authority members show limited contact with tenants across projects in Lawrence County. Four directors manage distant areas, with Kovach focusing on Ellwood, noting tenants’ repair requests may take months and that public housing is slow to address issues.
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New Castle
Kovach
Banko
Ellwood
Ellwood City
Housing Authority
Beeler Projects Authority Faces Comment Delays
Beeler Projects Authority members, including Michael Banko who could not be reached for comment, hear from Ellwood City chair Martin Kovach who notes monthly visits and questions how many projects he has seen. Kovach cites Charles J. Kraus and housing managers for reports on living conditions.
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Authority
Michael Banko
Martin Kovach
Ellwood City
Kraus
Kovach
Charles J. Kraus
New Castle
Commissioners' power limited to appointing board members
Lawrence County commissioners say they can only appoint five members to the Lawrence County Housing Authority and have no authority to remove or supervise the board. They acknowledge past complaints about project management, with chair Frank Vitril confirming limited jurisdiction after appointment and suggesting tenants may raise issues to the authority or to him for review.
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Don Nakles
Lawrence County Housing Authority
John Meehan
Lawrence County
Meehan
Housing Authority
Frank Vitril
County Commission
Theodore Gannett
Kraus
Angola accuses SA troops of 400 deaths in invasion
Angolan officials say about 3,000 South African troops with air support invaded Angola from Namibia. They report nearly 400 civilians killed, 370 total deaths, and destruction including homes and vehicles. UN Security Council met amid calls for a condemning resolution. South Africa denies comment on the claims.
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Angola
United Press International
Pretoria
United Nations
Security Council
South Africa
U.N
Elisio de Figueredo
South West African Peoples’ Organization
ANGOP
Lisbon
Portugal
Defense Ministry
Namibia
South West Africa
Investment Seminar At Holiday Inn North Of Beaver Falls
Parker-Hunter Inc of New Castle sponsors a two night investment education seminar at the Holiday Inn north of Beaver Falls. Monday covers tax free investments and oil and gas exploration opportunities, Tuesday covers estate planning insurance benefits and stock option trading. Free and open to the public. Contact Parker-Hunter to attend.
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Holiday Inn
Beaver Falls
Parker-Hunter Inc
New Castle
Parker-Hunter
Atkinson to Hold Two Town Meetings
U S Representative Eugene V. Atkinson of Aliquippa will host two town meetings tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Union Township Municipal Building and 2 p.m. in Neshannock Township Municipal Building. Residents may ask questions about federal programs and services.
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U.S
Eugene V. Atkinson
D-Aliquippa
Union Township
Neshannock Township
Police Chief Charles Davis Arrested on Burglary Charges
State police arrest Sandy Lake Police Chief Charles Davis on burglary theft receiving stolen goods and criminal conspiracy charges. He is arraigned before District Magistrate George McCandless and released on a $15000 bond pending a hearing.
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Mercer Upi
Sandy Lake
Charles Davis
Davis
George McCandless
Three tie for lead in U.S. Invitational Chess Championship
After 12th round at Thiel College, three players share the lead: Larry Christiansen of Modesto, Larry Evans of Reno, and Yasser Seirawan of Seattle. Evans drew with Seirawan in yesterday’s play while Seirawan had a bye. Remaining matches include Shamkovich vs Bradford, Bigiasas beats Benko, Bisguier draws Bysne, and Levi vs Zaltsman adjourned after seven hours to finish today.
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Greenville
UPI
U.S
Thiel College
Larry Christiansen
Modesto
Calif
Larry Evans
Reno
Nev
Yasser Seirawan
Seattle
Leonid Shamkovich
New York City
Joseph Bradford
Austin
Texas
Peter Bigiasas
San Francisco
Pal Benko
Jersey City
N.J
Arthur Bisguier
Rock Hill
N.Y
Robert Bysne
Anatoly Levi
Cleveland
Vitaly Zaltsman
Beekeeping Talk at Jennings Reserve by Rodney Stewart
Rodney Stewart owner of Stewart Honey Bee Products leads a Sunday 2 p.m. session on starting beekeeping as a hobby at Jennings Nature Reserve. The talk covers display equipment, a hive scale model, and a Q&A. An observation hive donated by Stewart Honey Bee Products is on display during center hours. Jennings is run by Slippery Rock State College and sits on Route 528 near Routes 8 and 173 across from the Old Stone House.
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Slippery Rock
Rodney Stewart
Jennings Nature Reserve
Stewart
Stewart Honey Bee Products
Stewart Honey Bee
Jennings
Slippery Rock State College
Department of Parks and Recreation
Free blood pressure screenings offered by West Side center
The West Side Community Action Center will conduct free blood pressure screenings next week open to the public. Qualified personnel will perform the checks requiring non restrictive arm clothing. On Wednesday at the Johnson Club from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursday at Rite Aid on East Washington Street from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information contact WESAC.
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West Side Community Action Center
Johnson Club
Rite Aid
East Washington Street
WESAC
Port Authority buys Panhandle Bridge and tunnel in Pittsburgh
The Allegheny County Port Authority Transit acquired the Panhandle Bridge and a tunnel under downtown Pittsburgh from Penn Central for 8.15 million dollars. The 9.1 acre 1.2 mile property includes a south side building. the tunnel serves the Penn Central station and under the Manor and U S Steel buildings. The agency plans a light rail system that will extend into downtown and become a subway from the South Hills area.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Allegheny County Port Authority Transit
Panhandle
Monongahela River
Penn Central Corp
Penn Central
Port Authority
Manor
U.S. Steel
South Hills
Pittsburghs downtown to gain 20 story energy saving office tower
Oliver Tyrone Corp announces a new 20 story office building in downtown Pittsburgh at Stanwix Street and Fort Pitt Boulevard in partnership with Aetna Life and Casualty. The project aims to include energy saving features and is slated for occupancy by late 1981.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Buil Oliver Tyrone Corp
Aetna Life and Casualty
Stanwix Street
Fort Pitt Boulevard
Contaminant Found in Saegertown Water Supply
Trichloroethylene, a potential cancer causing chemical, was detected in Saegertown Crawford County drinking water at 100 to 200 parts per billion in the No 2 well. Borough orders closure and boil water advisory as DER and investigators seek the contamination source.
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Saegertown
UPI
Crawford County
Richard Zinn
Department of Environmental Resouces
DER
No. 2
Zinn
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