Lebanese Christians vow to fight pan Arab force in Beirut
Lebanese Christian leaders condemn the Arab League plan to deploy a pan Arab truce force as a declaration of war against Christians. They back Syria's intervention while warning of withdrawal from the Arab League and seeking help from non-Arab powers. The city endures siege with shelling, shortages, and rising casualties as Syrian forces reinforce Beirut.
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Second Sex- Scandal Surfaces in Congress
Rep. John Young of Texas seeks Justice Department and House ethics probes into allegations from Colleen Gardner that she was paid $26 000 annually for sex. Gardner’s attorney Rosen says the affair was used as a job condition while Young denies wrongdoing and cites grand jury and ethics review options. The case parallels other sex scandal probes involving Rep. Wayne Hays and Betty Ray, with the DOJ declining to comment on interviews.
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Rural Electric Cooperative Holds Annual Meeting and Directors Elected
The Rural Electric Cooperative of Somerset County held its annual meeting at Somerset Area Senior High School Auditorium. Three directors were elected for districts One Five and Nine: John D. Naugle Dalton B. Walker and Troy Glass. Official William F. Matson warned costs would rise before improvement and praised the co op for low maintenance. Officers Sechler Spoerlein and Walker were reelected in a reorganizational session.
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Laurel Mountain Area Weather Forecast With Wedding Note
Partly sunny Saturday with highs in the 80s and fair conditions Sunday. Northerly winds 5 to 15 mph. Rain chances around 10 percent Saturday and near zero Saturday night. A wedding note hints she and Charlie marry next month as the phone company retires her number.
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Hays Awakens From Coma Amid Payroll Scandal Fallout
Rep Wayne Hays emerged from a coma after an overdose of sleeping pills. Doctor says he may have taken 5 to 10 times the normal dose and could resume duties in two to three weeks if recovery continues. No suicide note detected. circumstances unclear.
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Washington
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Pittsburgh
Police charge Pittsburgh man with theft by deception
Somerset Borough Police filed charges against David Chytil of Pittsburgh for theft by deception. He allegedly posed as an employer for Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company and recruited workers for a Seven Springs drilling site, charging $50 for union dues and hospitalization fees to “employes.” Gov Shapp proclaims June 12 to 19 as Gay Pride Week, highlighting the Gay Liberation Movement’s push for equal rights in employment housing and law.
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Two Sentenced for Bomb Threats at Blacksville Mine
In Monongalia County two people received jail terms for making bomb threats against Consolidation Coal Co. Blacksville No. 1 mine. John William Raber 19 of Spraggs Pa. got one year in county jail. Virginia Lee Mercer 19 of Blacksville got 90 days. Judge Marvin Kiger presided.
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Public bodies shut meetings to public viewing in Bucks County
Bucks County agencies drew fire for barring public access to meetings except where official actions are taken. Bristol Township School Board and Quakertown Borough Council limited discussions, drawing condemnation from PSNE which urged full Sunshine Law compliance and public debate with named officials and actions.
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