October retail sales break $100 billion mark rising 1.1 percent
UPI reports Commerce Department data showing October retail sales at $100.2 billion up 1.1 percent with autos excluded. Construction materials fell as housing slows, while analysts foresee the strongest Christmas season since 1978 though auto gains temper growth.
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Alleged death plot revealed by police
John W. Ralston Jr allegedly hired a killer to murder his wife Lenette in Pensacola Florida. The supposed hitman was an undercover state police officer working from Pittsburgh for the Bureau of Criminal Investigations. The $3500 final payment was given in Shenango Township as detectives moved in with FBI aides.
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John W. Ralston Jr
Pittsburgh
State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations
Ralston
Lenette
Pensane Fla
Valu King
New Butler Road
Shenango Township
FBI
Troggio
Lawrence County
Rodney Fowler
Death notices and weather in Western Pennsylvania 1983
Death records list Mrs. Sarah G. Yhelka 46 of 201 N Walnut St Lylia B. Hazen 91 Grove City and Frank Howard Turner 71 Mercer Rd 6. The Western Pennsylvania forecast calls for windy cold nights with snow and squalls. Saturday highs near 35 with snow ending. Extended by days through Tuesday with mixed sun and rain chances and seasonable temps.
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Sarah G. Yhelka
Walnut St
Lylia B. Hazen
Grove City
Frank Howard Turner
Mercer RD
Pennsylvania
City approves three year pay freeze firemen contract
City Council approved a three year labor pact for firemen including a 1984 pay freeze and a 24 hour day schedule. The deal ties any future increases to arbitration and mirrors a broader effort amid financial strain. Verterano opposed the 24 hour provision and the relinquishment of management rights. Mayor-elect Yoho will assume office, with Local 160 expected to ratify.
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John K. Mannaews
Elizabeth M. Verterano
International Association of Firefighters
John DiMuccio
Ding
Verterano
Angela J. Sands
Dale W. Yoho
DiMuccio
Firefighting Schedule Change In Contract Sparks Debate
The city adopts a 24 hour shift in a new contract with a pay freeze. Firefighters receive pay for up to 100 days of unused sick leave at retirement. Officials claim the move shields the city financially, while critics call for a no layoff assurance and careful review of the schedule.
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DiMuccio
Nick DeRosa
Arafat Refuses to Leave Tripoli as Fighting Rages
In Tripoli Lebanon fighting between Palestinian factions intensifies with Yasser Arafat reportedly ignoring appeals by Lebanese leaders to depart. More than 1,000 killed since the assault on Beddawi camp as Syrian backed rebels seek to end his PLO leadership.
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Tripoli
Lebanon
UPI
Yasser Arafat
Arafat
Beddawi
Beirut
Amin Gemayel
Damascus
Hafez Assad
U.S
Voice of
Abu Ammar
Karame
PLO
Mahmoud Labadi
Labadi
Said
Abu Mousa
Vitril joins housing authority board amid debate
Lawrence County Commissioner Frank A. Vitril becomes the newest member of the housing authority board to fill the unexpired term of Charles McGrath who resigned due to poor health. The move is challenged by commissioner elect Vern L. Eppinger and former maintenance workers who cite potential conflicts with Vitril also serving on the board that appoints housing authority members.
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Frank A. Vitril
Lawrence County Housing Authority Board
Vitril
Charles McGrath
McGrath
Vern L. Eppinger
Eppinger
Donald Taylor
Taylor
Board of Commissioners
Housing Authority
Dan P. Wimer
Wimer
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