Reagan proposes mediating Rhodesia change with Britain
Reagan said the United States and Great Britain might mediate an orderly Rhodesia transition to black majority rule. He cautioned against war or overcommitment and cited U.N. backed actions in the Middle East as a model for a token U.S. force if requested. Ford urged negotiated peace without troops. Democratic hopefuls Udall Carter and others campaigned in Ohio California New Jersey as delegates near, with Carter far ahead in pledged delegates.
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Pittenger to resign as Education Secretary February first
Education Secretary John C. Pittenger will quit on February 1 to teach part time at Harvard University and read, write, and think. He said he is running out of steam and will leave before it becomes evident to all. Pittenger, a former legislator and Shapp's secretary, led the department on controversial reforms including a Student Bill of Rights and attitudes testing.
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Hays Steps Down as Campaign Chair Amid Sex Scandal
Washington AP Wayne Hays resigns as chair of the House Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and may quit the House Administration post while ethics and criminal probes continue. Justice Department considers civil suit involving Elizabeth Ray and possible staff complicity. House ethics committee expands witness interviews and sets probe rules.
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Bill Would Permit Tax Raiding by Cities and Boroughs
Harrisburg AP report notes a pending annexation bill that would let cities and boroughs raid tax producing land from townships, shifting revenue from industrial properties and raising township taxes. Officials urge voter input and safeguards as a 15 member boundary change commission could redraw borders without consent.
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Philadelphia Considers Federal Troops for July 4 Protests
Gov. Shapp would discuss Philadelphia's request with U.S. Attorney General Levi regarding possible federal troop involvement on July 4. He cited limits of state police and National Guard, emphasizing a three-way approach with city, state, and federal governments. Mayor Levinson noted Shapp’s pledge to consult Levi as Ford visits Philadelphia. Murky annexation rules linger in a separate PA Senate committee, with Court decisions hindering municipal realignments and local referendums debated by lawmakers.
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Teen Robbery Suspect Cited After Bicycle Theft
In Chicago Larry Vance, 17, allegedly stole a bicycle in view of a patrol car, fled on the bike, ditched it, jumped into the Little Calumet River and was pulled out by police, then charged with robbery. In Pennsylvania Gov. Milton Shapp discussed altering tax waiver plans to attract a Volkswagen plant to Westmoreland County.
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Incentives for German automaker include tax abatements
The package offers 95 percent tax abatement for three years and 50 percent for two more, affecting the county East Huntingdon Township and the Southmoreland School District.
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State Okays Callimont Purchase by GEORGES LEAK
The Pennsylvania Game Commission approved buying about 2,900 acres near Callimont in Larimer Township at 345 per acre. Final terms hinge on future negotiations with surveys planned before closing and tax revenue losses cited by local officials.
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Unemployment Drops in Johnstown-Somerset Area in April
The Johnstown-Somerset Labor Market posted a 0.5 point drop in unemployment from 7.6% in March to 7.1% in April. Gains occurred in retail, construction, finance, insurance, real estate and mining, while transportation utilities and service sectors fell. The region fared better than the nation and state, with Indiana at 4.2% and Bedford notably high at 12.4%.
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Local Laurel Mountain Weather Forecast Brief
Partly cloudy conditions persist across the Laurel Mountain area through Saturday. Daytime highs near the low 70s and overnight lows in the mid to upper 40s. East to northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with minimal rainfall chances.
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