Bill to fingerprint and photograph juveniles in violent crimes
Harrisburg report says the measure backed by prosecutors and police cleared the House Judiciary Committee on a 16-5 vote and moves to the full House. It would allow fingerprinting and photographs of violent offenders over 15 and expand adult certification for first-time juvenile offenders charged with serious crimes. Critics warn it risks overreach, while supporters say it aids identification and court appearances.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Anthony Scirica
Montgomery
House Judiciary Committee
Williams
Scirica
William Hutchinson
R-Schuylkill
Dean Block: aging rooming house in Croton Avenue bid for fixes
Bruce McKim owns Dean Block at 327 Croton Avenue where 42 residents live on four floors. Story notes the 1800s structure’s gloom, narrow halls, and weathered floors, while detailing new boiler installation and ongoing code concerns raised by tenant Linda Bromley and city code director Ronald Alexander.
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John K. Manna
Dean Block
Croton Avenue
Bruce McKim
McKim
Dean
Linda Bromley
S. Scott St
Bureau of Code Enforcement
Viola
Citizens pay for pollution from Sharon Steel
Residents bear pollution costs as Shenango River water becomes unsafe for recreation and drinking. Sharon Steel faces litigation, while Western Pennsylvania Water Co. customers incur higher bills for treatment and supply.
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Western Pennsylvania Water Co
New Castle Said
New Castle
Zinn
Sharon Steel
Pollution and fish vanish along Shenango River downstream
DER officials warn pollution from Sharon Steel disrupts the Shenango River ecosystem. Phenols cyanide acid and oil contaminate bottom plants, driving away small fish and then large fish. Water-filter costs rise 40 to 50 thousand dollars, with new carbon filters installed at about 140 thousand.
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Sylvania
Richard Ehmann
DER
Bureau of Litigation
Ehmann
Shenango
Sharon Steel
Richard Zinn
Robert Kalajainen
the Water Co
Kalalainen
Sharon
Farrell
Kalajainen
Zinn
Carter warns Iran of grave consequences over hostages
President Carter in a nationally televised briefing warned Iran’s government of grave consequences if harm comes to the American hostages in Tehran. He stopped short of setting a deadline or outlining military options, stressing peaceful means before any future actions.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
Iran
Tehran
United States
America
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
New York
Union Ousts Kerr for Missing Meetings
Union Area School Board dismissed James Kerr for ongoing absence after several months of missed meetings. Report says Harry L. Wright III, a failed candidate, may be reappointed to fill the seat. Kerr notified by registered mail. term ends 1983. Board also hired cafeteria workers and approved coaching leave and equipment advertising.
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Union Area School Board
James Kerr
Kerr
Ralph Piscinieri
Harry L. Wright III
Wright
Gary Kwolek
David Dean
Laura Wrobel
Margaret George
RD 2
Ethel Wysocki
Grandview Ave
Doris Dean
Ida Cervone
Edinburg
Fee presses for high level arson probe in New Castle
State Rep. Thomas J. Fee appeals to State Police Commissioner Daniel F. Dunn for an intensive investigation into a recurring arson pattern in New Castle. He says routine checks are inadequate, seeks more investigators, and cites injuries to firemen and extensive property damage.
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Thomas J. Fee
New Castle
Fee
Daniel F. Dunn
Dunn
Man Returns to Bar and Fires Wounding Two
A man ejected from The Ivanhoe bar at 1217 S. Mill St. returned early today and shot two patrons. Floyd Lewis Jr. was in critical condition at St. Francis Hospital with gunshot wounds to the leg thigh and trunk. Robert Williams was treated for a thigh wound and released. Eugene Clark was jailed after arraignment on aggravated assault recklessly endangering another and firearms violations. Clark had no bond due to five years remaining on probation for a firearms violation.
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Ivanhoe
S. Mill St
Floyd Lewis Jr
Randolph St
St. Francis Hospital
Robert Williams
N. Lee Ave
Eugene Clark
Clark
Denver Ave
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Death Record From Western Pennsylvania Weather Brief
Cold with more snow flurries tonight and Friday. High Friday near 30. Low tonight around 20. Snow chance 60 percent tonight and Friday. Weather statistics show high 54, low 28, trace precipitation. Shenango River at 8.48 feet. Moraine State Park noon temp 26, west wind 14 mph, attendance 990.
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Pennsylvania
Shenango River
Moraine State Park
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Come Hecgi
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State Department of Environmental Resources
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Penn
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Ayatollah Khomeini
Union
Piscinieri
Man
Ing
Howard Hanna
News Digest
Watrel Pension
News Index
Eeene
Melvin L. Angleton
New Wilmington
James H. Morrison Sr
Harrisville
John D. O’brien
E. Northview Ave
Annie A. McCaslin
Ellwood City
Gilbert J. Carlin
Earl A. McElwain
Jack R. Hall
Bene
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