Township panel picks new leader at 62nd convention
Lawrence County association of Township Officials elected Donald Harman's successor, with Morgan chosen as president at the Holiday Inn during the 62nd annual convention. John Caler and Charles Cumberledge named first and second vice presidents, Chester Leslie as secretary treasurer, about 90 attendees heard discussions on highway funding and PennDOT needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommship
Lawrence County Association of Township
Holiday Inn
Morgan
Donald J. (Bucky) Harman
North Beaver Township
John E. Caler
Neshannock
Charles Cumberledge
Coin Township
Chester Leslie
Litte Heaver
Paul Kepp
Pennylvania Departent of Transportation
Penndot
State Police
State Department of Revenue
Auditor General's Office
Kepp
Hove
Rene Finalti
State Bureau of Municipal Services
Tony Gallaro
Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors
House faces decisions minus Fineman touch
The House of Representatives contends with power transitions as Speaker Fineman resigns. The veteran legislator wielded influence to steer approvals and budgets, while Levis rises on reasoned oratory and steady leadership.
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House
Fineman
Unemirs
Milton 3
Shapp
Levis
Eason
J B Looking to Relocate Part of Rohnian Plant
Richard Moody of GNCDC confirms Rohnian Bronze Co plans move of about 40 percent of local production to a new site in Mississippi. About 140 jobs would be moved, with GAU Local 60 and the union weighing a long-term contract to avoid a strike. Company president Brian MacMurdo Loday declined comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohnian Bronze Co
Mississippi
Richard Moody
Greater New Castle Development Corp
GNCDC
Teday
Moody
United Auto Workers
Brian MacMurdo Loday
Garden Mart fundraiser boosts Cas te Faws pavilion
A Garden Club led event at Cascade Park Pavilion featured a handmade quilt won by Christice Zona for $14 and a second quilt donated by Bernice Hague. Funds raised support the Paws and Taws building fund as Dancers renovate the pavilion. bank branches accept donations. In Ohio, Jack Wicklaus won the Memorial Golf Tournament with a $225,000 purse and final score noted after delayed rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Garden Club
Bernice Hague
Garden Mart
Cascade Park
Paws
Fist National Bank
Duhlin
Ohio
Jack Wicklaus
Raine
Hubert Green
Thole
Danish newsman praises U S role and NATO insurance
Danish editor Brandt of Folketdende Daily visits New Castle with his family. He notes long seen European hostility to the United States, but praises NATO as essential security. He recalls hospitality from the Rentz family and plans to attend an international Rotary assembly in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edijuh
Mis
Palte A. Brandt
J. Fred Rentz Familly
New Castle
Brandt
Folketdende
Nykobing
Denmark
United States
Europe
Cuimbtiere
NATO
U.S
Tate
J. Fred Rentz
International Rotary Assembly
Florida
Europe and Denmark Reflect on Anti American Protests
A letter argues that anti American demonstrations in Europe lack majority support among Europeans. The writer recalls Allied aid in WWII and Marshall Plan benefits, urges continued international friendship, and affirms common desires for peace as Danes prepare to return home.
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Rotary Convestion
San Francisco
U.S
Denmark
Europe
America
Paller
Brandt
Blaze Kills 11 British Tourists in Brussels Hotel Fire
A fire swept through the seven story Hotel Dur de Brabant in Brussels killing at least 12 British travelers and injuring around 20 guests. Rescue teams pulled charred bodies from the rubble as the building’s collapse risk delayed efforts. Fire alarms and safety systems were disputed by survivors and the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belpwin
ORL
Dur de Brabant
Taliis
Dt Telal
Begin Hospitalized Amid Troop Of Recurrent Heart Problems
Israeli leader Menahem Begin, 63, was placed in intensive care after a relapse from a heart attack months earlier. Doctors said no new heart attack occurred and that he would remain in hospital several days as coalition talks continue. His daughter said he felt wonderful despite exhaustion from a heavy schedule since Likud’s May 17 election victory.
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Tel Aviv
Wraet Yuri
Migniring
Menahem Begin
Israel
Nest
Miister
Slegin
Likud
Shlomo Lanidag
Begin
Hassiya
Nettracnth
Saunday
He Wisten
Pickpocket gangs roil Rangoon buses amid overcrowding
In Rangoon pickpocket gangs armed with daggers and razors are blamed on overcrowded buses. The Working Peoples Daily urges action after a student was killed resisting a scheme to steal his watch. Police report arrests as officials tie crime to black market trade and bus congestion.
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Rangoon
Burma
UPI
Iine
Working Peoples Daily
Mointorn
Trumbull County Homicide Case In Sunday Shootings
Trumbull County coroner rules homicide in Sunday shooting deaths of Susan Ann Fraley aged 20 of Heritage Pennsylvania and James Meszaros aged 4 of Sharpsville Pennsylvania. Victims found shot through the head near Brookfield Ohio along the Ohio Pennsylvania line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren, Ohio
Stepfather charged in death in Export
Timothy L. Carney aged 19 was arrested on a murder charge in the death of his 14 month old stepdaughter Trista Smelber. She died after arrival at Westmoreland Hospital Greensburg with injuries police described as assaulted. Carney was arraigned before District Justice Robert Scott and jailed in Westmoreland County in Greensburg on a 50000 dollar bond awaiting hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Export, Pa
Timothy L. Carney
Export
Greensburg
Imports crackdown targets plants and animal products
Washington reports new U S wildlife rules require origin statements for endangered species products including ivory, skins, monkeys, crocodile items and sea turtles. At Kennedy Airport officials anticipate 25 000 more refusals as shipments are screened under the treaty protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lashington
UPI
United Wales i
Fish and Widdile Service Nove
Kennedy Airport
New York
U.S
Department
Kenton Guarded in Hospital After Collapse in Motel
In Heading, Pennsylvania, big band leader Kenton, 60, was in guarded condition at Heading Community General Hospital after collapsing in a city motel. Kenton, who lives in Los Angeles, was preparing for a Reading concert next week when he fell ill. hospital officials said he was under observation in intensive care with no further details.
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Heading
UPI
Kenton
Heading Community General Hospital
Los Angeles
Wax
End to drought likely forecast by UC climatologist
Berkeley UC climatologist Orman Granger says a computer study of 100 years of records predicts drought ending next winter with 160 percent of normal rainfall overall and 104 to 109 percent in following winters. He cautions that even heavy rains will ease but not erase drought, requiring another year of near normal rain to restore lakes and groundwater. He notes a five percent chance of error in the research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Calif
UPL
Orman Granger
University of California
Granger
Ex-convict shot by sniper near West Liberty home
Samuel Santillo, an ex-convict released from Western Penitentiary, was wounded Sunday night by a sniper. Police identified suspect Donald McCray, 28, of West Liberty, with the shooting near McCray's residence around 9:29 p.m. Santillo remained in guarded condition at Mercy Hospital with gunshot wounds to back and stomach. One sniper is believed to be an accomplice in a robbery case.
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Pivtseuku
UIT
Western Penitentiary
Ity
Samuel Santillo
Santillo
Mercy Hospital
McCray
Coach charged in slaying after youth game party
In Opa-locka Florida police charged Dante Dino, coach of a local youth baseball team, with shooting Will ie Knight to death at a team celebration at Dino's home after a 199 victory. Police say Dino fired a machine gun then pistols, and returned with another handgun before Knight’s death. Earlier, Dino allegedly threatens Knight over a prank involving Patricia Dino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opa-Locka
Fla. UP
Shyearok
Dante Dino
Miami
Willie Knight
Potice
Dino
Knight
Mile
Patricia
Editors to Form Two Committees at PSE Meeting
The Pennsylvania Society of Newspaper Editors will create two committees after a weekend board action. One committee will protect First Amendment rights and a legal fund may be set up for infringement cases. a second will monitor ethics abuses. William Jackson was elected president and Robert Lind vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Society of Newspaper Editors
PSE
Comeiller
PSNE
WIM
Psne Membors
Ubel
William §. Jackson
The
Sun Af Harmelstown
Society
Robert E. Lind
Connellsville Parly Courier
Link
New Castle News
Charles N.johnson
Lae Dilton Standard
Len Kolasinski
Psne-Penn State
Mittee
Arthur Barnes
School of Journalism
Barnes
Youths Injured When Car Splits Guardrail In Mahoning Township
Two youths were injured in a crash on Legislative Route 97032 in Mahoning Township when a car traveled at high speed, struck a maltiox, and split in half after hitting a steel guardrail post. Driver Jimmy Whiteman, 17, is in fair condition. passenger Nick Fedla, 16, is listed in good condition at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Mark Mills, 12, escaped unharmed. Whiteman suffered an ear cut and scrapes. Fedla complained of a runny nose. The mishap occurred around 2:30 to 4:10 near Skyhill Road.
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Iyearalds Ware
Mahoning ‘Township
Jimmy Whiteman
W. Meyer Ave
Nick Fedla
Chestnut St
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Whiteman
Fedla
Bau
Mark Mills
Bonaire Ave
Pross
Mills
Feolx
Skyhill Road
Unions to Review Problems at Youth Development Center
Local 2353 AFSCME and Local 668 PSSU will meet DPW officials to discuss overcrowded conditions at the Youth Development Center. The dispute centers on the maximum security unit and 13 students moved to New Castle, with returns expected within two weeks after a Commonwealth Court ruling. The center faces closure for violating South Fayette Township ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Development Center
State Department of Public Welfare
DPW
American Federation of State
Pennsylvania Social Services Union
Robert IL. Sobelevitch
Oakdale
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Ostomy
Lett
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Tule Wattewicx
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