State budget deadline tests House Democrats
Harrisburg faces a midnight deadline as the 100 member House Democratic caucus must back a compromise tax package to fund the 1979 80 budget. House Majority Leader Matthew Ryan seeks 12 more votes, insisting bipartisan support exists though Democratic opposition remains strong. A fresh tax measure would raise gas and income taxes to fund state programs, with a rare Saturday session possible but no clear timing for a third vote if defeated.
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United States rejects Somoza departure conditions
The United States told Nicaraguan President Anastasio Somoza that his exit terms may be hard to enforce and that his resignation is non negotiable. State Department spokesman Reston said the U.S. cannot dictate a provisional government makeup and seeks a transition, with Bowdler meeting Sandinista leaders in Panama and Costa Rica denying a detailed U.S. arms flight report.
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UNC professor Dr Clifton Kreps wounded in gunshot at home
Dr Clifton H Kreps 59 husband of Commerce Secretary Juanita Kreps underwent emergency surgery for a self reported gunshot wound of the head. He is listed in stable condition at Duke University Medical Center and is expected to recover. Kreps, a UNC Chapel Hill professor, had been in psychiatric counseling per police.
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University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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Gas shortage drives travelers to seek fuel in resort areas
United Press International reports resorts urge city dwellers to find gas for weekend trips. Northeast stations face tight supplies and odd even rationing while officials push open hours. Governors urge stations to stay open and offer allocations as tourism slows.
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DUI Classes to Start for Arrested Drivers
Katie Snyder, director of the county DUI program, told the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Advisory Council the five week class will begin August 2 with 10 to 15 participants. Participants pay 125 dollars for the course and evaluation. The program is supported by County President Judge John F Henderson and local police.
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City okays street funding for storm sewer projects
City Council approved $50 000 in state liquid fuel funds for streets with $15 000 for new construction and the rest for storm sewers. William G Tallman said streets to be paved are to be determined while residents urged resurfacing Huron Avenue. Council President DeCaprio advised petitioning the administration.
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Carter pledges aid while pressing Korean human rights
President Carter asserts an unshakeable military commitment to South Korea's security at a state dinner but urges Park Chung Hee to match growth with progress in human rights. He cites political freedom and the rule of law as essential, while Park emphasizes reunification talks with North Korea and dialogue. Talks extend beyond schedule.
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Gas crisis links to stress and unrest in Florida
Miami psychiatrists report insomnia low mood anger and heightened stress as gas lines grow. Dr. Robert Wainger says happiness ties to fuel level and zero gauge increases feelings of helplessness. Police note a man killed himself after failing to obtain gas and another fired on an empty pump.
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State caps trips and bids telework for fuel crisis
Gov. Dick Thornburgh laid out guidelines for state workers to limit trips in state vehicles during the gasoline shortage. Requests for temporary cars must be filed three days ahead for screening and the daily Harrisburg Philadelphia mail shuttle will run three times weekly. He urged conducting most business by phone.
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Thieves Net $12,000 In Goods In Somerset Burglars
Three break ins in Somerset net more than twelve thousand dollars in goods. A wall was breached at the Newberry department store with over four thousand dollars of watches radios and televisions stolen from three floors. A tire store loss exceeded two thousand dollars in truck tires and a residence burglary totaled seven thousand dollars including a safe with over six thousand dollars in silver coins and cash. Police said the incidents appear unrelated.
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Trucker Dies In Fog Shrouded Route 22 Crash
Two men remain hospitalized in guarded condition after a wreck involving two tractor trailers on foggy Route 22 that killed an Ohio driver and sparked a chain reaction across 10 vehicles. Arlin Aiken died in the fire after rear ending a disabled rig. passenger John Clark and a station attendant Roger Romig were injured. The crash spanned New Smithville and Krumsville areas with minor injuries to two others.
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Dayton
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Allentown
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Lehigh County
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Wecht Seeks Pact To Put Outside Income In County Fund
Allegheny County Coroner Cyril H. Wecht is negotiating an agreement to place income earned from autopsies and lab work outside the county into the county treasury rather than his private fund. This move reverses his previous stance amid ongoing controversy over outside work.
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Allegheny County
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Wecht
Beaver Falls doctor loses radar appeal in speeding case
Dr Dino Boni Jr of Beaver Falls was fined 61 dollars for driving 73 mph on March 1 after contesting police radar readings. His challenge failed in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court and at the site of the offense.
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Beaver Falls
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San Francisco Examiner offers Skylab fragment prize
The San Francisco Examiner announces a $10,000 award to the first person delivering a piece of Skylab to its offices. NASA predicts Skylab will reenter mid-July with up to 500 fragments. Marshall Space Flight Center experts will verify authenticity. Entries allowed worldwide and must arrive within 72 hours of NASA confirming atmospheric entry.
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U S Steel unit buys Novamont propylene resin maker
USS Chemicals, a United States Steel division, acquires Novamont Corp from the Milan based Montedison Group. The unit becomes USS Novamont Inc with three plants in LaPorte Texas Neal West Virginia and Florence Kentucky.
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