City to take partial loan for yearend bills
City officials fought to cover a $344000 yearend shortfall but Judge Francis Caiazza allowed only 177564.92 for essential items. The ruling leaves payrolls short and forcing possible service cuts while 1984 budget debates include a 15.3 percent property tax increase and salary disputes with police and other workers.
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John K. Manna
Francis X. Caiazza
Caiazza
John DiMuccio
Angelo J. Sands
DiMuccio
Sands
General Fund
Council
County jail expenses called out as out of control
Lawrence County commissioners planned to scrutinize expenditures after requests to transfer 8000 to cover extra guards and hospital bills through year end. Chairman Frank A. Vitril questioned 2000 for guards wages and 6000 for part time guards, urging review and likely opposition from prison board chair Paul L. Tanner.
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Lawrence County
Frank A. Vitril
Paul L. Tanner
Tanner
Commis
Jail budget strains Lawrence County costs per prisoner rise
County officials debated jail funding while Warden Gregg cited $17.63 daily cost per inmate and current staff gaps. He warned overtime and part timers drain resources as eight guards remain needed, with female prisoners requiring a dedicated staff member around the clock.
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Sioners
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Tanner
John A. Meehan
Gregg
Lawarence
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Beaver County
Butler County
Lawrence
Heineken Kidnap Ends With Police Rescue in Amsterdam
Police freed beer magnate Freddie Heineken and his driver Ab Doderer after a 21 day captivity in a timberyard near Amsterdam. Twenty four suspects were arrested as officers recovered much of the ransom. Heineken, once linked to Dutch royalty, and Doderer were found in poor condition but in good health after a night-time raid credited to a coordinated police operation.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
UPI
Freddie Heineken
Heineken
Kees Sietsma
Ab Doderer
Sietsma
Doderer
Heineken Breweries
Annalisse Zitterstein
Miss Zitterstein
Plain language bill stalls in Pennsylvania House vote
Critics say a plain language consumer contract bill remains unclear as the House votes 96 to 81 to send it back to committee rather than onward to the Senate. Sponsor Rep. Kukovich notes the recommitment likely aims to kill it but expects committee review to continue. The measure targets loans real estate and leases requiring simple language large print and AG review. Opponents cite ambiguous standards and double negatives.
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Harrisburg
UPI
House of Representatives
Senate
Allen Kukovich
Westmoreland
House
Samuel Rappaport
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Kukovich
Deaths and forecast for weekend in Western Pennsylvania
Death notices list Leon Owoe 40 Sewickley Donald Say 52 Ellwood City Wayland W Miller 85 Portersville James O McDonald 73 Swarthmore Mrs Virgil A Barnes 73 Grove City Mrs Adam A Stackiewicz 68 1902 Morris St Extended forecast Friday through Sunday calls for fair weather Friday with lows 16 to 23 and highs 34 to 41 Chance of rain or snow Saturday with lows 23 to 30 and highs 33 to 40 Highs in the 30s and lows in the 20s Fair Sunday with highs 25 to 35 and teens on the low end
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Leon Owoe
Sewickley
Donald Say
Ellwood City
Wayland
Bill) Miller
Portersville
James 0. McDonald
Swarthmore
Virgil A. Barnes
Grove City
Adam A. Stackiewicz
Morris St
Probe of $9600 wrench sale to Air Force sparks fraud probe
A UPI report says General Dynamics offered a 4 inch hex wrench to the Air Force for 9600 dollars after a subcontractor charged 5600. The tool was to be part of 22 tools for 1.2 million for F 16 maintenance. Air Force did not buy. investigation cites possible fraudulent pricing. Westinghouse involvement noted. Senate staff findings prompted probe.
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Washington
UPI
General Dynamics Corp
Air Force
Fort Worth
Texas
General Dynamics
Pentagon
Navy
Pentagon Inspector General
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Senate Government Affairs Committee
Westinghouse
New Castle News led automation in newspaper era
The piece highlights how the New Castle News pioneered offset printing and early computer use, signaling a shift to automation. It notes page 23 of Media Month’s final installment and references broader industry changes shaping the newsroom. A second feature on page 13 surveys reactions to Cabbage Patch Kids from shoppers and managers in the Female Focus section.
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New Castle News
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