Bank thieves steal millions in Memorial Day vault raid
FBI traced a bold break in at Depositors Trust Co in Medford and found 700 of 1 000 safety boxes pried open. Loot worth up to 3.5 million included cash, silver and jewelry, with at least two to five thieves and another 40 000 from the bank’s own safe. Investigators expect to contact owners for exact totals as they review a scene described as an absolute shambles. The break began via a barber shop basement, entering through a wall, bypassing alarms, and drilling into the vault after a long holiday weekend. Residents waited amid the quiet Medford Square as police assigned 30 investigators to the case.
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Mass
UPI
FBI
Depositors Trust Co
Weldon Kennedy
U.S
Lufthansa Airlines
New York
Kennedy Airport
Kennedy
County constables defeated bill pleases local associations
The House defeat of a bill to streamline the constable system and expand local police powers drew cheers from the Lawrence County Constables Association and allied groups. Lawmen warned the measure would cut jobs, raise taxes, and create costly super constables, with meetings planned to discuss next steps.
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Lawrence County Constables Association
William Hutchinson
R-Schuykill
Hutchinson
United Press International
Allegheny County Constable's Association
Everett Campbell
Lawrence County Association
Union Township
Campbell
Lawrence County
Anthony Torsello
Shenango Township
Fisher
Allegheny County Constables’ Association
County OKs CETA Youth Worker Plan in Lawrence County
Lawrence County approves a summer CETA youth employment program with 279 slots for low income youths aged 14 to 21 at the federal minimum wage of 3.10 dollars per hour. Four summer aides and a bookkeeper will be hired, despite objections from Commissioner Vitril who argues only two monitors are needed.
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Lawrence County
John A. Meehan
Paul L. Tanner
Robert E. Foht
CETA
Frank A. Vitril
Vitril
Department of Labor
Raphael Sendra
Department
Ceta Services
Jack Kosier
Kosier
Weather digest for Western Pennsylvania warms into week
Variable cloudiness with a warming trend through Thursday. Low tonight in the mid 50s. High Thursday in the low 80s. Chance of rain 10 percent tonight and 20 percent Thursday. Also reports May 27 statistics with high 73 and low 42, plus Moraine State Park reading at 11:30 a.m. indicating 70 degrees, SW wind 6 mph, no precipitation and 3,013 attendees on Tuesday.
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Pennsylvania
Moraine State Park
Heinz Sees Cuban Refugees at Fort Indiantown Gap
Senator H John Heinz III paused at a refugee processing center and spoke in rough Spanish to about 75 Cuban arrivals. He praised their willingness to work and earn citizenship, saying they will be respected for their beliefs as they pursue American opportunities. Several refugees voiced gratitude for the chance to contribute to society.
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Fort Indiantown Gap
UPI
H. John Heinz
Ili
R-Pa
U.S
Heinz
Carter predicts sharp inflation drop in coming months
United Press International reports President Carter foresees a sharp inflation decline. Following a Federal Reserve policy shift easing credit, major banks including Morgan Guaranty, Chase Manhattan, Bankers Trust, and First National Bank of Chicago cut prime rates to 14 percent for top corporate borrowers, six points below prior levels.
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United Press International
Carter
Federal Reserve Board
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
Chase Manhattan Bank
Bankers Trust Co
First National Bank of Chicago
Union Ups Taxes Ten Mills To Fund 1980 81 Budget
Union Township union area school board adopted a 1980 81 budget of 2 610 242 citing eroding tax base rising fixed costs and reduced state subsidies. The 10 mill tax hike would raise about 84 060 annually but a 170 000 deficit remains amid a 1.82 percent budget rise over last year. The tentative budget will be shown at the high school for 20 days before a final vote on June 18.
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Union Area School Board
Union Township
Louis Clause
Ralph Piscinieri
Clause
Paul Rowland
CETA approves radio extension for six month delay
CETA votes a six month extension for Neshannock Township Communications System funded as a Title VI experiment. County commissioners must approve final police dispatch system expansion and an 18 month plan to hire a public information officer. Advisory board adds 21700 for six months and requires township commitment, overhead, and Univac computer costs. Summer youth programs distributed through agencies and schools show varied placement rates across components.
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Neshannock Township
Ceta Services Advisory Council
CETA
Univac
Jack Kosier
Iu-Iv
U-Iv
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