Gates Named U S Representative to China with Ambassador Rank
Gates the former defense secretary is named as chief U S representative to China with ambassadorial rank. President Ford expected to announce the appointment today, pending Senate confirmation. Gates succeeds George Rush, former head of the U S Liaison Office in Peking, who moved to the CIA.
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County Commissioners Plan Fast Action on CSA
County leaders said they will meet at once to decide which local organization will be named the Community Services Agency. Commissioner Chairman John A. Meehan Jr. spoke in response to a question from John Sniezek, former executive director of the Lawrence County Council of Community Centers, about when the designation would occur.
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John Sniezek
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Methan
Willis
Nell Electrical Contractors, Inc
Marino Electric Inc
Tituce & Merritees Electric Co
Nesalu
Thomas A. Shumaker Salud
MHMIR
Merle Dicks
Pennsylvania Association of Retarded Citizens
State Department of Publce Welfare
MHMR
Inner Belt
Meehan
Frank Verterano
County Tax Claim Bureau
New Castle
Business College
League of Waren
Cowellville Business Men's Association, Inc
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Miller
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Salary cut vetoed by board in county actions
County Salary Board failed to gain support for rolling back raises or extending contract terms amid a court workers strike. Veto proposals cited union rejection and prior nonunion raises, while bids were opened for a nurse call system and several contracts approved for the county home and juvenile detention center.
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John A. Meehan
Civil Defense
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Samuel Frank
Leo Saar
Threat aborts flight to Phoenix diverted to Pittsburgh
An American Airlines flight from New York Kennedy to Phoenix was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport after an abort threat. The isolated departure area was evacuated, the plane searched, and a bomb found. Passengers were allowed to reboard and continue to Phoenix. The caller telephoned the New York reservation office saying the bomb would go off at 10 p.m.
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Lake Erie's Decline Linked to Phosphorus Pollution
The U S Army Corps of Engineers released a Lake Erie Waste Water Management Study noting continued lake deterioration due to phosphorus runoff from farms despite progress in reducing municipal and industrial discharges. The report blames algae blooms for oxygen depletion, despite some emission reductions.
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Nevada casino rules block jackpots cap limits
Nevada Gaming Commission rejects proposed rules to cap regular slot machine jackpots at fifty thousand dollars and declines to set a limit for progressive machines. Commissioner Clair Haycock argues limits infringe on private enterprise as hearings weigh the payout ceiling.
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Gulf denies Angola nationalization rumors
Gulf Git Corp denied reports that Angola nationalized its operations in West Africa. A spokesman in Pittsburgh called the rumor false and said talks are expected to start soon on a new commercial basis for Gulf’s activities in Angola. The story originated from Radio Luan da citing Luanda's Jornal Angolano.
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Ford asks Congress to raise pay for members
President Ford sent a bill to Congress to increase federal spending by 1 million dollars to cover salary raises for members. The request, at the clerk of the House’s urging, seeks 787,200 for compensation through June 30 and 262,400 for a three month transitional period before the new fiscal year. Members currently earn 44,625 annually.
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Rocket attack targets plane carrying Lebanese leaders near Beirut
Incendiary rockets hit a Syrian military aircraft parked near Beirut as ministers Karami Salam and Assad prepared to depart for Damascus for peace talks. The blast injured one on board and caused a lengthy fire, amid ongoing civil conflict and regional tensions.
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Lebanon
UPI
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Salam
Kamel Assad
Assad
Beirut
Judges condemn YDC unit as failing over custody care
Judges call the Intensive Treatment Unit at YDC New Castle a disaster amid criticism of Camp Hill closures and alleged regulatory violations. They defend Camp Hill’s security but fault the ITU’s lack of program content, noting rising commitments and doubt over community-based alternatives.
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Satinson
Johnson
Iellers Cahill
Tamika
Allegheny County
ITU
Cahill
Camp Hill
Welfare official clarifies story of YDC knifing
Welfare official refutes claims that a YDC staffer sold marijuana to ITV residents amid an extortion allegation. Testimony showed youths not from New Castle YDC involved in a fatal Sept chase. He urged a specialized treatment center for emotionally disturbed delinquents and noted ITU school hours expanding from two to four daily.
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John Wherthey
New Castle
Leonard Slassey
Senate Committee
Cammarala
ITU
Jack Weinrauch
Department of Labor and Industry
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