Sunday Openings Multiply Despite Pennsylvania Blue Laws
The Associated Press reports stores in Delaware County and Somerset County opened Sunday under court orders and after legal action by Kroger and A&P. Jamesway Discount Department Store operated noon to 6 pm in Somerset, marking its first Sunday opening without incident since winning a court challenge. Wilkes-Barre merchants tracked open stores for equal enforcement while Clinton County ordered citations for violations. The blue laws, dating to 1794, restrict most sales unless a store has under 10 employees. A&P and Kroger challenge argues the laws are irrational and discriminatory.
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Carter to Name Bell Attorney General
President elect Carter plans Griffin Bell a former federal appellate judge for attorney general and offers Juanita Kreps a senior White House post. Bell, 58, is a partner at an Atlanta firm and former boss of Vandiver. Kreps, 55, is vice president of Duke University and being considered for commerce or labor posts. Carter says three Cabinet nominees will be named in a Monday news conference amid FBI background checks delays.
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Plane crashes into Baltimore Memorial Stadium after game
A single engine plane buzzed the Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Colts playoff game and crashed into upper deck seats at Memorial Stadium. Pilot Donald Kroener, 42, was unconscious on rescue. One officer injured by debris. several overcome by smoke. Steelers won 40 14. Governor Mandel attended nearby party and left before impact.
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Multiple Local News Briefs From AP Dispatchs
A 14-year-old boy, Scott Binder of Sloan, was struck and killed by a Conrail engine after being thrown 30 feet while watching a rail grinder near Buffalo. A Yellowstone quake near Mammoth Hot Springs registered 4.5, felt across the park with no damage. President elect Jimmy Carter says he plans to ban hard liquor at White House functions, reverting from the wine policy. Montana’s cow-chip tossing contest grows toward international status with Great Falls champion Jim Embleton promoting the sport. Tex Antoine returns to WABC-TV behind the scenes after suspension, assisting in weather reports for Storm Field.
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Bukovsky Details Hardship After Helsinki Pact
Vladimir Bukovsky, freed in a Soviet West exchange, said prison life worsened after the Helsinki accord. He accused the USSR of using the pact to disarm the West and tighten limits on prisoners reading material, and vowed to push for political prisoners worldwide. Corvalan's release completed the swap, with both sides marking a landmark gesture.
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Laff-A-Day Weather Forecast Turns Colder With Showers
The Laurel Mountain area experiences a new phase with windy, cooler conditions and showers turning to light snow Monday. Temperatures near 30 by evening, with teens overnight and highs near 20 Tuesday. Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with a 9 percent precipitation chance.
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