Revenue share bill advances City awaits fund action
New Castle relies on a multiyear revenue sharing program to avert financial crisis. The bill would provide 24.9 billion to local governments over three and three quarter years, with New Castle's share around 4.97 million this year and potential small increases. The measure faces a May 15 deadline and preserves the core formula with added emphasis on community development. Laurel Field tennis facility set to open June 4, pending weather and surface curing. Additional projects include fencing for a basketball court near Flaherty Field and a water system expansion at Sylvan Heights, funded mainly by Community Development money and state grants.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers push 5000 annual pay hike bill
In Harrisburg Senate leaders introduced a bill to raise state legislators salaries by 5000 a year and extend similar increases to hundreds of Pennsylvania judges. Prime sponsor Senate Majority Leader Thomas Nolan says the measure should clear the chamber, with the pay hike not taking effect until next January. The plan also raises mileage and expense caps, with costs projected at over 125 million annually.
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Harlansburg man faces federal conspiracy charges
Harry J. Scaggs, 34, arrested at his Martensburg home on federal charges of conspiracy through interstate transport of stolen property. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Robert C. Mitchell in Pittsburgh, posted a $5,000 bond, and faces charges tied to thefts of trucks, stripping, and sale of parts. FBI Agent Vincent F. Ruehl noted arrest on April 30 in Detroit following a federal grand jury indictment.
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Man arraigned on burglary charge in Taylor Township
Milton W. Duffee 24 of 1732 Pulaski Road appeared before District Magistrate Betty Lou Kradel on a state police burglary count tied to an entry at Universal Tundle Com warehouse in Taylor Township. Duffee posted 2000 bond and was released pending a preliminary hearing after allegedly attempting to gain entry to a vanity cabinet and sink top at about 11:20 p.m.
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Rockefeller Wins West Virginia Democratic Nomination for Governor
West Virginia candidates in Charleston report millionaire Jay Rockefeller easily clinched the Democratic nomination for governor. He will meet former governor Cecil Underwood in the fall. Rockefeller, heir to a wealthy American lineage, captured nearly half the Democratic vote, reducing four major rivals to early exit.
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Death of Bolivian ambassador shocks Paris
The Bolivian ambassador to France, Zenteno Anaya, was assassinated in Paris as revenge for the capture and killing of Che Guevara. A tall man with a beret shot Zenteno from behind as he walked with President Kennedy along a boulevard. Anonymous callers claimed responsibility for the slaying.
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Westinghouse workers press for catch up wage increases
Negotiators for 21,064 Westinghouse Fleets e Corp. employees urged full cost of living protection in a national contract session. The UE warned inflation has eroded gains from the 197d settlement and pledged to defend a decent standard of living for workers and retirees.
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Japan seeks full disclosure of Lockheed bribe details
Japan pressed for full disclosure of all available information on the $12 million bribery scheme involving Lockheed Aircraft Corp. Shizuo Saito, envoy of Prime Minister Takeo Miki, prepared to meet senior U.S. officials in Washington to urge unconditional identification of Japanese officials named in the scandal.
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Judge orders recount of 1973 USW District 20 vote
U S District Judge Edward Dumbauld orders a recount of the 1973 United Steelworkers District 20 election in which Kay Kluz was reelected director. The move follows a suit filed by challenger Walter Bachowsch to Kluz's victory, though the recount is not expected to change the outcome and results will go to the judge for final ruling. District 20 covers Lawrence County.
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Convicts awarded new trials by state Supreme Court
Three Allegheny County murder convicts Daniel Delker Charles Hale and Enos Brenhizer were granted new trials by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Each case went back to the lower court due to errors in court rhetoric or procedure from previous proceedings.
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Retiring Red Cross leader Morris lauded at New Castle
Audrey Morris, retiring executive director of the Lawrence County Red Cross, was honored at a 250 attendee annual meeting at the YM YWCA. The program praised her 17 years of service, presented gifts including luggage and a hat, and featured awards from military and Red Cross officials.
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Red Cross honors dozens at annual awards dinner
About 40 Red Cross volunteers received service pins ranging from two to 25 years at the county chapter dinner held at YWCA. awards highlighted include 25 year service for David Hamilton and 14 to 10 year and shorter pins for numerous names. special citations honored disaster shelter managers and a blood donor drive at Westminster College drew praise. 145 pints of blood were donated and 18 board members were elected or reelected for three years.
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