Burger Refuses to Block Postal Rate Hike
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger declined to stop a postal rate increase set to raise the 10 cent stamp to 13 cents. The decision, issued near the deadline, leaves rates to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday as the Postal Service planned, with further changes for postcards, parcel post, and bulk and second class mail.
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Police Baffled In Hunt For LaGuardia Bomber
New York AP reports investigators remain baffled in identifying the LaGuardia Airport bomber after a blast killed 11 and wounded about 75 at the Trans World Airlines baggage area. Authorities describe the device as the city’s worst in years and note widespread hoax calls and related threats to other airports.
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Liberty Bell Moves at Midnight to New Pavilion
Philadelphia reports the Liberty Bell weighing 2080 pounds will be moved from Independence Hall to a modern visitors’ pavilion at midnight on New Year’s Eve. City officials estimate costs around 104000 dollars with security and logistics detailed as priority.
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Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
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Somerset County Faces Shortfall in State Grant and Budget Decisions
Somerset County commissioners reported a state grant of 27,509.90 dollars vs budgeted 90,000 for court administration, prompting talk of mandatory retirement at 65 for county employees. They also reviewed a Vietnam memorial guideline, received Civil Defense funds of 2,255.85, and opposed federal postcard voter registration. The courthouse closes Thursday and Friday for New Year observances.
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Albert E. ’Bud’ Hay
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Vietnam
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House of Representatives
Terrorists freed in Algeria after OPEC raid escape
Six militants who attacked the Vienna OPEC headquarters and held hostages were released in Algeria and flew to a friendly Arab country. Algerian and Libyan leaders discussed bilateral issues after the deal that won their freedom, while unconfirmed reports linked the group to Carlos Ramirez Sanchez.
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Vienna
World Oil Cartel
Libya
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Muammar Khadafy
AliBdelaziz Bouteflika
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
State Jobless Benefits To Rise In Pennsylvania
The maximum unemployment benefit will increase from 111 to 125 a week for new applicants after Jan 1 who earned over 221 weekly. About 31 percent of eligible workers will receive the higher rate, while existing benefits and the 65 week limit remain unchanged.
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Pennsylvania
State Labor and Industry Department
Paul J. Smith
Court Dismisses Injunction Against Strike Employees
Judge Norman A. Shaukis dismissed an injunction petition filed by Pittsburgh Nipple Works Inc in Boynton. The company alleged violence by Local 14427 United Steel Workers members, but the court found insufficient evidence after a Monday hearing. About 40 employees have been on strike since November 1.
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Pittsburgh
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Ringing In 1976 With Bicentennial Festivities Across America
Americans will celebrate New Year’s with bicentennial salutes from New Mexico flag raising to Times Square balloons. In Philadelphia the Liberty Bell moves to a new pavilion at midnight drawing 50,000 spectators. Red River plans a mountain ski delivered bicentennial flag at one minute past midnight. Time Square ball drop and a 50 foot bicentennial banner unfold as balloons rise. Prices for celebrations rise slightly with hotels and restaurants raising rates to attract crowds. Boston Symphony Orchestra concerts with Arthur Fiedler headline sellouts at Symphony Hall.
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Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Douglas Warnock
National Parks Service
Chris Kraeling
New York
Time Square
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Mormon Church
Boston
Symphony Hall
Arthur Fiedler
Boston Symphony Orchestra
India Gives Up Hope For Trapped Miners
Inside Today's American Index Signals Continued Economic Slowdown. State Police Have Heard ’Em All. Cloudy cool Laurel Mountain area with mostly cloudy conditions. Wednesday through Thursday highs in the upper 30s and lows in the mid 20s. Winds variable up to 10 mph. Precipitation chances 20 percent Wednesday and 10 percent Wednesday night.
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