Carter seeks to quell recession mood fears
President Carter and Federal Reserve Chair Miller urged calm on the economy and dismissed recession fears while acknowledging slower growth next year. Alfred Kahn warned a “deep, deep low mood” could occur if anti inflation efforts fail, though officials stressed such outcomes are not anticipated.
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Federal Reserve
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Cost to heat homes rises this winter across the nation
A UPI survey shows higher No 2 home heating oil prices driven by a warm fall and wholesale increases. Local rates range from 2 to 3 cents per gallon with several distributors up 2 to 3 cents. Exxon and others raised prices, while officials frame the rise as seasonal and market driven. President Carter reiterates opposition to wage price controls, and Miller predicts inflation will persist with five to seven years needed to reduce it.
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Congress
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Fed
Great American Smokeout Moves Across the Nation
United Press International reports on the Second Annual Great American Smokeout as thousands pledge to abstain from smoking for 24 hours. Events range from kisses in Boston to parades in Mobile, with percentages and pledges cited from California, New York, and Maryland. Gov. George Wallace reportedly quits cigars in Baltimore.
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American Cancer Society
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Mich
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Mobile
Ala
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Society
California
Clayton
Calif
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Raleigh
N.C
New England Patriots
Ellwood City student named Lawrence County Miss Hope 1979
Holly Meehan, Ellwood City resident and nursing student, chosen as Lawrence County's Miss Hope for 1979. She aims to reach many people and help someone live longer. first runner up was George Dudas, the county's first male participant, who will serve as Ambassador of Hope educating about cancer prevention. Adora Crock was second runner up.
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Holly Meehan
Ellwood City
Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Lawrence County
George Dudas
St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing
American Cancer Society
Barbara Silverman
Dudas
Adora Crock
St. Francis
Conwell
Cancer Society
Barbara Reiber
Society
Aaron Caplan
Lenore Fassinger
New Castle
Mary Ferrante
Harold Barry
New Wilmington
Violence probes loom as steel haulers strike escalates
Federal agents opened inquiry into more than 130 violent incidents reported since the Fraternal Association of Steel Haulers began its strike for independence from the Teamsters amid calls for orderly picketing. Bill Hill blamed Teamsters and farmboys for clashes while noting early gains and expected widespread participation by haulers nationwide.
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Griffin Bell
Fraternal Association of
FASH
Teamsters Union
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Bell
FBI
U.S
Frank Fitzsimmons
Teamsters
Pittsburgh
Bill Hill
Hill
Lawrence County services group explores aiding people
Lawrence County Council of Community Services discussed reorganizing to better help residents. Members noted agencies’ ignorance of each other’s services and proposed a joint session to map offerings and unmet needs. They cited domestic abuse shelter gaps and EARS efforts to improve records and referrals.
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Lawrence County
Pat Doverspike
American Red Cross
EARS
Beaver
Mercer
Miss Eleanor Pinkerton Dies at 74 in Pennsylvania
Obituary notes Miss Eleanor Pinkerton aged 74 of 2801 Ellwood Road. The notice lists her residence in Western Pennsylvania and references local park weather and attendance figures from Moraine State Park. Other brief city weather projections and temperatures are included for many major cities.
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Ellwood Road
Shenango River
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