Republicans back broad Title IX view in House
The House Republican Policy Committee endorsed Rep Claudine Schneider’s resolution arguing Title IX should be applied comprehensively to weed out sexual discrimination across any part of a school receiving federal funds. The move marks a clash with the White House and Justice Department over the scope of protections.
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Insider versus outsider in mayoral race contest
Joseph Farris a 49 year old Democrat and longtime city police chief faces Dale W Yoho a 29 year old Republican school board member in New Castle as they vie to be the citys next mayor. Farris cites financial crunch and department re evaluation while Yoho argues fresh governance with professional departments and merit based appointments.
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Yoho Touts Nonpolitical Mayoral Bid in Debated City Race
In New Castle, mayoral candidate Yoho campaigns on a politics-free leadership, proposing a business council to set city priorities, long-range plans, and possible cross-training for firefighters while opposing cross-training calls from rival Farris who pledges no ties to anyone. Both want closer intergovernmental cooperation and job attraction efforts.
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Lawrence County
Thornburgh Signs Primary Date Change in Pennsylvania
Governor Dick Thornburgh signed a bill moving Pennsylvania’s 1984 presidential primary from April 24 to April 10 to avoid Passover and Easter conflicts. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Ivan Itkin, is part of multiple laws, including boxing safety reforms, bridge renaming, and local dredging and flood control projects across Beaver, Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Lawrence counties.
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Cold and windy. snow possible in Western Pennsylvania
The western Pennsylvania region faces continued cold and windy conditions tonight and Saturday with a chance of snow. Lows near 30 tonight, highs in the upper 30s Saturday, then variable clouds and cool through Sunday. Sunday highs 44 to 50, lows in the low 30s, with Monday and Tuesday highs 48 to 55 and lows around 40 to 45.
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Two Houses and Mobile Home Destroyed by Area Fires
Three separate fires destroyed two houses and a mobile home in Shenango and Washington Townships. Mary Flack at 121 Atlantic Ave faced arson suspicion with a two story frame home valued at 23000 dollars. Robert Wischerman at 1915 Pennsylvania Ave lost his mobile home after a late evening blaze. Pearl Eaton at Pa 19 near Leesburg also had a home burn with no injuries. Investigations by Shenango Township Police, the state fire marshal, and local volunteer fire departments are ongoing.
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Washington Township
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Eastend
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Jobless rates on the decline across county and nation
The September county unemployment rate fell to 16.4 percent from 17.6 percent, with city rates easing to 13.2 percent. Pennsylvania dropped to 9.9 percent in October, the U.S. rate at 8.8 percent, the lowest in 20 months, as job markets improve across mining, construction, and manufacturing sectors.
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