VW Plant Move To New Stanton Shapes Somerset County Outlook
Somerset County officials and residents view VW’s tentative New Stanton plant as a potential 5000 jobs boost. Officials cite growth, shared regional benefits, and a need to fund highways and rail access, while noting concerns over costs and congestion. Local sentiment ranges from optimism to wary scrutiny of statewide costs.
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Hays Won't Surrender Control of Key Committees
Rep. Wayne Hays of Ohio vows to fight to keep leadership of two powerful committees despite pressure amid a payroll sex scandal. He cites an ongoing federal probe and a court order restricting leaks as he awaits an Ethics Committee decision and guidance from House leaders.
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Syria Invades Lebanon Close to Beirut In Major Offensive
Syrian troops backed by tanks crossed into Lebanon in a wide operation aimed at ending the Lebanese civil war. Estimates placed 7,000 troops with 150 tanks near the eastern border and 2,000 more from the north, with clashes at Chtoura and advancing within 20 miles of Beirut.
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Volkswagen plant deal pushes $195 million state push
Gov Shapp said Pennsylvania will raise up to 195 million of the 250 million needed for a Volkswagen assembly plant near Pittsburgh. State money totals about 40 million. financing includes loans and bonds rather than direct tax funds. A three judge panel allowed Mayor Flaherty to pursue a 480000 damage suit against Gulf Oil Corp. Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellett removed as co-defendant.
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West Point honor code challenged as cheating scandal grows
The suit claims the honor code is unconstitutional hours after West Point reports nearly doubling homework cheating. Ninety eight cadets face formal accusations and four have resigned, marking possibly the worst cheating episode in academy history.
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Panel Would Decide Pay Hikes in Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg the Senate Appropriations Committee voted 10-7 to amend a judges pay bill with a provision recreating the Commonwealth Compensation Commission. The panel then approved 12-5 to send the amended measure to the Senate floor. Chairman Henry Cianfiani noted some senators want lawmakers to gain as well as judges.
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Reagan Ahead in South Dakota as Ford Wins Rhode Island
In Rhode Island Ford won the GOP primary with 65 percent to Reagan 31 percent and the uncommitted line leading in delegates. Carter led Democrats in South Dakota where Udall and uncommitted trailed, while Reagan led in South Dakota overall as both parties pressed toward final primaries.
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Laurel Mountain Area Weather Outlook
Occasional showers Wednesday morning end before noon. Partly cloudy Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. Highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Lows mid 50s Wednesday night. Thursday highs in the low 70s. Light variable winds. Rain chances 30 percent Wednesday, 10 percent Wednesday night.
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