Pepsi Wins State System Deal to Loot Coke on Campuses
The State System of Higher Education approved a $23 million, 10 year exclusive beverage contract with Pepsi for all 14 universities including Slippery Rock. Pepsi will supply fountain and vending drinks and fund scholarships while Coke loses exclusive rights in the system. SRU expects about $551,865 windfall. funds may improve deferred maintenance and academics as Coke is phased out over two years remaining on SRU’s current contract.
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Jury pool in Simpson case under close scrutiny
Potential jurors in the O J Simpson case drew scrutiny as jury consultant Michael Bick of FTI discussed selection dynamics. He noted media bias and extended sequestration could affect jurors while both sides use questionnaires and interviews to pick impartial minds.
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Prize 80-Pound Pumpkin Stolen From Garden
Walter Wansitler of North Crawford Avenue reported to city police that his prize pumpkin, weighing about 80 pounds, was stolen from his garden late Friday night or Saturday morning.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Scattered Showers
The week ahead will be cool with brief showers on Friday, highs near 60 and lows in the 40s. Saturday will be partly sunny and cool, with similar high temperatures and overnight lows in the 40s.
Frazier Becomes Pentecostal Minister After Boxing Career
Marvis Frazier, son of Joe Frazier and former heavyweight, ordained as a Pentecostal minister in Philadelphia. He joked about preferring to face the devil than Larry Holmes or Mike Tyson, noting his 15 years as a church deacon and easing nerves about the clergy transition.
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Union Township corrects auditor appointment mixup
Union Township officials sorted a clerical mixup over auditors after misidentifying Edna Rishel Eve as the vacant holder. Eve, elected to a six year term in 1991, discovered her status after a 1998 expiration. County Voter Registration Director says townships must provide appointment notices. The township has used a CPA due to federal block grant funding.
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