The LuLac Edition #5, 089, April 4th, 2024

 

CARTWRIGHT SUCCESSFULLY STEERS ANOTHER $15.35 MILLION BACK TO NORTHEAST PA

CONGRESSMAN’S FY24 WINS INCLUDE MAJOR INVESTMENTS AIMED AT GROWING THE LOCAL ECONOMY, SHORING UP INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FORTIFYING REGIONAL POLICE

Congressman Matt Cartwright (Photo: LuLac archives)

U.S. Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee, proudly announced that $15.35 million in federal funding is headed back to Northeast Pennsylvania.

For the third year in a row, Rep. Cartwright secured funding for all 15 of his FY2024 Community Project Funding requests in this year’s government funding package that passed the House on Friday and was signed into law on Saturday.

Cartwright’s funding highlights include $1.6 million for track upgrades necessary for the return of passenger rail service; $7.24 million in much-needed infrastructure and transportation upgrades in the form of water treatment, flood protection and paving projects throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe and Pike counties; $2.9 million to further develop a Luzerne County-based Industrial Hemp Engine; and $2.6 million in support of local law enforcement, police and emergency first responders in Lackawanna, Monroe and Luzerne counties.

“As a Member of Congress, my main responsibility is to deliver federal tax dollars back to the people I serve. In the three years since Community Project Funding was reintroduced, I’ve proudly secured more than $83 million in federal funds for Northeast Pennsylvania,” Cartwright said. "These projects will make a real difference in our district by strengthening infrastructure, creating good-paying jobs, supporting public safety, and boosting economic development.”

The full list of Cartwright’s FY2024 Community Project Funding recipients includes:

Local Law Enforcement and Emergency First Responders - $2.6 million

The $2.6 million in funding for regional law enforcement funding includes $963,000 for the newly formed Wyoming Area Regional Police Department for police cruisers, body cameras and other essential equipment. Formed on Jan. 1, 2023, the Wyoming Area Regional Police Department serves the municipalities of Wyoming, West Wyoming, West Pittston and Exeter boroughs and Exeter Township.

“The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department is grateful for the efforts of Congressman Cartwright in securing these federal funds,” said Michael Turner, Chief of Police for the Wyoming Area Regional Police Department. “New cruisers and upgraded equipment will help us better respond to emergencies and protect the residents of Luzerne County. When it comes to providing the highest level of police services possible to all the communities we serve, this money will prove essential.”

Another $637,195 is going to the City of Scranton for a new Emergency Operations and Training Center, a mixed-use facility that will house emergency response personnel (police, fire, and emergency medical services) and will serve Lackawanna County and surrounding municipalities.

"We are grateful to Rep. Cartwright for this appropriation of $637,195 for Scranton's future Emergency Operations and Training Center,” said Scranton Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator John Judge. “These funds will give us the ability to monitor and plan responses to large-scale disasters and coordinate resources around large community events that impact our residents and the broader Scranton area. By creating a new centralized location for emergency response, recovery support, and disaster training, we will improve services for our residents."

The Monroe County District Attorney’s office will also receive $1,009,000 for the county’s Safety-First Network Project and its Major Crime Case Unit.  This project will fund new justice information-sharing and vital communication upgrades to infrastructure and technology, moving the county emergency network to a digital system. Through these upgrades, the Monroe County Safety First Network will serve citizens through quicker and more efficient responses and investigations of criminal activity and emergencies.

“This funding is an important first step in getting this vital project off the ground,” said Monroe County Commissioner John Christy. “This money will help us provide a safe and secure communication system for our law enforcement officers and we appreciate Congressman Cartwright’s efforts.” 

The Return of Passenger Rail to NYC - $1.6 million

This $1.6 million in federal funds secured by Cartwright will contribute to the local share of a $3.7 million state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant for the replacement of 42,956 railroad ties on the Pocono Mainline.

“This additional $1.6 million secured by Congressman Cartwright is the first major step in preparing the Pocono Mainline for the return of rail passenger service by the establishment of intercity service by Amtrak between Scranton, the Poconos and New York City’s Penn Station,” said Larry Malski, president of the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Rail Authority (PNRRA). “This funding will also increase the safety and efficiency of PNRRA’s current rail operators, the Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad and Steamtown National Historic Site.”

Infrastructure and Transportation Upgrades - $7.24 million

Clinton Township Wastewater Treatment Plan Clarifier Replacement - $959,757

The project will upgrade the Lackawanna River Basin Sewer Authority’s Clinton Township wastewater treatment plant. Specifically, funds will be used to construct new secondary clarifiers, which are a key component of the treatment plant that allow the biological sludge to settle out of the wastewater during the treatment process, producing clear, treated water suitable for discharge to the Lackawanna River.

East Interceptor Rehabilitation Project – $959,757

The project will upgrade the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority’s combined storm/wastewater system to reduce pollution from raw waste and other contaminants during large rain events. This upgrade will protect the levee, minimizing the risk of a flooding and pollution event. Funds will be used to replace the structural lining of an aged wastewater interceptor that conveys 65-70% of total service area flows for 36 municipalities.

State Route 209 Hamilton West Resurfacing - $980,000

This project involves highway resurfacing of Hamilton West (State Route 209) in Hamilton Township, as well as improvements to two structures that carry State Route 209. This section of State Route 209 has an average daily traffic of over 12,500 vehicles each day and will address the poor roadway condition, decreasing the cost of ongoing roadway maintenance.

Rehabilitation of Bridge on State Route 6 over the Delaware River - $980,000

This project will rehabilitate the bridge on State Route 6 (Pennsylvania Avenue) that spans over the Delaware River in Matamoras Borough. The existing structure is a two-span, steel truss bridge built in 1939. The project involves replacement of the existing bridge deck with a new reinforced concrete deck, along with minor steel repairs and substructure repairs as necessary. The funding will also ensure the safety of the 17,478 vehicles traveling between Northeastern Pennsylvania and Southeastern New York using this bridge.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Terminal Expansion and Improvements - $980,000

This project will expand terminal space by approximately 10,000 square feet and incorporate the latest screening technology, increase queuing space for security screening, improve air quality, and other public health measures. The project will also implement a separate exit lane for off-boarding passengers, which will reduce the conflict that currently exists with departing and arriving passengers crossing each other near the stairs and escalators.

 Brodhead Creek Regional Authority: Pocono Township CorridorWater Main Corrosion Mitigation and Replacement Project and Core System Improvements - $1 million

This project is for the engineering design, permitting, and bidding of a water main corrosion mitigation and replacement project in the Pocono Township Commercial Corridor. Phase I begins a process that will involve the removal of an existing, corroded 12-inch ductile iron piping and installation of a new 16-inch corrosion-resistant water main, which will improve pressure and flow within the entire water distribution system.

Dam No. 5 and Spillway Rehabilitation Project - $1,383,069

The project includes flood reduction and resilience measures for Lackawanna County’s Dam No. 5. The project will include the following rehabilitation work: reconstruction of the concrete spillway to accommodate 100% of the spillway design flood, reconstruction of the first 45’ of rock walls adjacent to the concrete spillway, raising of the existing concrete cutoff wall by 1’, installation of a structural pipe liner within the low-level outlet pipe, and installation of a new sluice gate at the outlet control building. This project will improve flood protection for 3,000 people and a school.

A New Healthy Living and Wellness Center - $1 million

This $1 million award will go towards the creation of a health care center in Blakely that will be focused on keeping the population healthy and out of the hospital. As the awardee, the Lackawanna County Department of Health and Human Services will use a combination of digital technology to diagnose and treat health risks and engage patients in wellness programs designed to mitigate health risks and promote overall well-being.

 Industrial Hemp Manufacturing Collaboration - $2.9 million

This $2.9 million funding package includes $980,000 for the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress to construct a center for plant science innovation, including a bioscience laboratory, a rooftop greenhouse with solar panels, and an incubator that’s designed to meet the needs of bioscience start-up companies.

Lackawanna College will receive $963,000 for research into industrial hemp seed development for building construction and new textiles, all made with industrial hemp. The college will explore, for example, the best processes and materials to make concrete and bioplastics using hemp fiber.

Another $963,000 will go to Hazleton-based Vytal Plant Science Research for a Mobile STEM Education Lab to be used by a consortium of school districts and higher education institutions in Northeastern Pennsylvania to recruit, engage and educate students in scientific fields.

This latest award to Vytal Plant Science Research builds on the $1 million National Science Foundation (NSF) Award Cartwright announced in May of 2023 for the development of a Pennsylvania Industrial Hemp Engine to, in part, support the development, manufacture and deployment of innovative, bio-based products for building construction, packaging and fabrics.

Vytal Plant Science Research is a non-profit biotechnology corporation that is already partnering with farms and private industries throughout the district that are cultivating, brokering and manufacturing industrial hemp-based products.

"We are excited and grateful to Congressman Cartwright for his ongoing support,” said Tom Trite, CEO of Vytal Plant Science Research. “The creation of the Plant Science Innovation lab in downtown Hazleton will foster economic growth and serve as the hub of collaboration between K-12 schools and businesses in the region to address areas of workforce development needs and train people with skills in plant biology and agriculture. A mobile STEM laboratory will enable promising low-income students from underrepresented backgrounds and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities to pursue careers in critical STEM fields. We are incredibly excited to partner with Dr. Sairam Rudrabhatla, Professor and Chair of Biology at Penn State, and Dr. Jill Murray, President of Lackawanna College."

“The federal funding I secured will boost an industry that was once a staple of Pennsylvania’s economy and today presents further opportunities for new businesses, farm income, good-paying jobs and environmentally sound products,” Cartwright added. “Industrial hemp offers an excellent opportunity to grow a whole new industry in Northeast Pennsylvania from the ground up.”

 

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

I am a practicing Roman Catholic (not to be confused with a Christian or Evangelical)  who has no problem whatsoever with President Biden declaring March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility in a White House proclamation. This day was dedicated to honoring the courage and contributions of transgender Americans. The big whine from Republican snowflakes was that Catholics might be offended. God! Is that all this group of leaders who have no issue with getting no aid to Ukraine as it teeters on Russian aggression, changing the course of women’s health care needs and nominating a guy for President who has clearly committed crimes (just by his statements alone) anyone of would be hauled off to jail if we said them.

In the last 15 years Easter Sunday has fallen on March 31^st twice, 2013 and 2018. The date of the Recognition Day has always been the 31^st of March. The date is the date!

I wonder if these same bigoted loudmouth minority “Christians” would have the same reaction if it was the date of Passover?

This all goes back to something my father told me when I was 10. “When somebody tells you how much they love God, put your hand on your wallet because they don’t by their actions and reactions”.

Next time Easter falls on March 31^st will be in 1929. Just want you to be prepared for the “fake outrage” if the MAGAs are still spouting the same lies and shit.

 NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED

Seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen were killed in the Gaza Strip when their convoy came under fire Monday night, according to the aid organization and Gaza health officials.

The disaster relief organization, founded by Spanish chef José Andrés, said the convoy was hit in an Israeli strike. In a statement following the attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel referred to a “tragic case of our forces unintentionally hitting innocent people.” He said Israel was in touch with foreign governments over the episode.

I am and always have been pro Israel. I have supported them in every attack since I began following the news when I was a pre teen. I defended the invasion after the October 7^th attack because all people were doing was enjoying a concert. The humanitarian aspect was a concern but again….this was a war Israel didn’t want. But the Israel that I knew back in the day was a lot more sophisticated and prepared for precision battle.

But this is beyond the pale. Even though I don’t think people should protest the President over this (the man gets the message) this was a complete fuck up on the part of the Israeli military and government.

These aid workers had a clear logo on their vehicle. The army they were supporting (Israel’s) knew they were coming. They even had meetings with them prior to this.

I believe this will turn what has been a shaky endorsement of the way the war was being conducted  will turn public opinion against the war effort.

Furthermore…..it will decrease the number of willing volunteers to go and help and increase the starvation and terrible plight of innocent bystanders.

 

 

WERE THESE IMMIGRANTS POISON?

The six victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse were all immigrants from Mexico and Central America, doing the kind of grueling work that many immigrants take on, when a container ship crashed into a support pillar at 1:30 a.m. EDT on Tuesday (0530 GMT) and sent them plunging into the icy Patapsco River.

Divers pulled the bodies of Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes and Dorlian Castillo from a red pickup truck 25 feet underwater the following day.

Four are missing and presumed dead: Maynor Suazo from Honduras; Jose Lopez from Guatemala; Miguel Luna from El Salvador; and another whose name has not been released. Another two workers were rescued.

The news rippled quickly through Baltimore's Hispanic community, which has nearly doubled in size in recent years, transforming the modest rowhouse neighborhoods near the sprawling port complex. Churches held vigils for the missing workers, and advocacy groups quickly raised $98,000 for the victims' families.

Some said they were not surprised that all of the victims were immigrants, even though they account for less than 10% of the population in Maryland's largest city.

"One of the reasons Latinos were involved in this accident is because Latinos do the work that others do not want to do. We have to do it, because we come here for a better life”.

So when Donald Trump or any of his Trympanzees start to tell you about the poison coming to America, tell this this:

1.    Most work and pay taxes.

2.    Some serve and die in the military.

3.    The crime rate of immigrants is miniscule vs. that of white citizen America.

4.    NONE of them are poison.

5.    The only poison in America is that of Trump and his gullible, uninformed unpatriotic followers. (US News, LuLac)

      

DR KING GONE 56 YEARS 

CASEY, WICKER INTRODUCE BILL TO INCREASE HEALTH CARE ACCESS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

BILL WOULD BETTER PREPARE MEDICAL STUDENTS TO ADDRESS HEALTH CHALLENGES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES BY INCREASING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Senator Bob Casey (Photo: LuLac archives)

U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children & Families, and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced the Community Training, Education, and Access for Medical Students (TEAMS) Act to increase training opportunities for medical students in rural, underserved communities. The Community TEAMS Act would create a nationwide grant program for medical schools and community-based clinics to fund training opportunities in rural, underserved communities for medical students, increasing hands-on experience with unique health challenges facing such Pennsylvania communities and encouraging medical students to serve there after graduation. 

“One of the most critical investments we can make in our underserved communities is to provide quality health care. That requires medical professionals who understand the health challenges these communities face and possess the necessary experience to help patients through them,” said Senator Casey. “I’m supporting the Community TEAMS Act because it’ll help more of our future doctors gain invaluable experience supporting underserved communities and working towards bridging the gaps in health outcomes.”

“We must increase the available training opportunities for medical students in rural and underserved areas. My legislation would place medical students in rural areas so they can get exposure and experience,” Senator Wicker said. “The hope is that through this exposure, medical students will stay in rural areas post-medical school. An added side effect is that this provides some relief to providers while medical students are training there. This is a win-win-win for everyone.”

As Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee and HELP Subcommittee on Children & Families, Senator Casey is a longstanding advocate for greater health care access to Pennsylvania’s rural communities, as well as investing in the health workers themselves. Just this month, Senator Casey introduced the Community Health Worker Access Act to support health workers who reduce illness caused by social and economic circumstances.

The Community Training, Education, and Access for Medical Students                          (TEAMS) Act would:

Provide eligible medical institutions with the opportunity to apply for grants under the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA).

Prepare more students for the unique challenges of serving high-risk communities after graduation.

Increase the number of medical training sites in our rural communities.

This legislation is supported by American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), Association of American Medical Colleges, American Academy of Osteopathy, American College of Osteopathic Internists, American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine, American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists, American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine, American Osteopathic College of Radiology Council of Academic Family Medicine, American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the National Rural Health Association.

 

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTIVE FOR USE OF PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS TO SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL AND TIMELY PROJECTS, CREATE GOOD-PAYING JOBS, AND STRENGTHEN OUR WORKFORCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE

THE GOVERNOR’S NEW PLA GUIDANCE WILL ENSURE PROJECTS ARE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY AND ON TIME AT A FAIR COST TO TAXPAYERS, WHILE SUPPORTING HIGH QUALITY JOBS AND STRENGTHENING PENNSYLVANIA’S ECONOMY AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO IS CONTINUING TO CREATE REAL OPPORTUNITY FOR PENNSYLVANIANS BY DIRECTING COMMONWEALTH AGENCIES TO CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE USE OF PLAS AS A POWERFUL TOOL TO FINISH CAPITAL PROJECTS IN A TIMELY MANNER

Governor Josh Shapiro (Photo: LuLac archives)

while visiting the Pennsylvania Laborers Training Center in Butler County, Governor Josh Shapiro announced a new directive for all Commonwealth agencies under his jurisdiction to evaluate and implement the appropriate use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on Commonwealth projects. Under the Governor’s new guidance, Commonwealth agencies will use PLAs on future projects in every instance when the project meets the following criteria: particular need and urgency; complexity of the project; lack of available qualified labor.

In accordance with the Governor’s guidance, all agencies will examine each contract solicitation to determine if a PLA is appropriate and allowed – helping to ensure the Commonwealth’s public contracting processes for these solicitations are completed in an efficient and timely manner to support the successful completion of capital projects at a fair cost to Pennsylvania taxpayers.

“From repairing our roads and bridges, to building homes and businesses, to establishing critical infrastructure that connects and powers our communities, building trades workers do the hard work that strengthens our infrastructure and grows our economy. I respect that work,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “Today, I am issuing a new directive to Commonwealth agencies for the appropriate use of Project Labor Agreements. PLAs guarantee a steady, consistent supply of workers with the right skills to get the job done and set wages and benefits for all workers up front, and often result in major construction projects that get delivered on time or early, on or under budget. If we follow my new roadmap, we can use more PLAs, and get more quality projects done with skilled labor, on time and on budget, and create more opportunity for Pennsylvanians in the process.”

Since Day One, Governor Shapiro and his Administration have been focused on bringing people together to get stuff done for the people of Pennsylvania and creating economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. With that focus, the Shapiro Administration has gotten a lot done in 15 months – including rebuilding a collapsed portion of I-95 in Philadelphia in just 12 days, which demonstrated that government can coordinate effectively and efficiently with private contractors and organized labor to deliver for Pennsylvanians.

Effective April 1, 2024, the Governor is directing all Commonwealth agencies under his jurisdiction to examine all contract solicitations to determine if the use of PLAs is appropriate. DGS, led by Secretary Reggie McNeil, will partner with all Commonwealth agencies to proactively attach PLAs to solicitations when DGS and the agency establish the need for urgency of the project, recognize the complexity of the project, or validate concerns regarding the availability of qualified labor.

“Skilled labor is crucial for rebuilding infrastructure, and Governor Shapiro’s guidance to incorporate PLAs can facilitate the efficient and timely completion of capital projects. Our commitment at DGS is to leverage PLAs whenever appropriate to ensure Pennsylvania’s capital projects are executed effectively and inclusively, utilizing skilled labor to meet project timelines and deliver quality outcomes for our residents,” said DGS Secretary Reggie McNeil. “Serving Pennsylvanians and strengthening our partnership with businesses is paramount at DGS. By prioritizing transparency, accountability, and integrity in our procurement practices, we build trust and attract top-tier vendors eager to work with the Commonwealth.”

Pennsylvania law permits the inclusion of PLAs in certain solicitations, provided they do not preclude any contractor from bidding on the project, the bidding process is open to both union and nonunion contractors without discrimination, and the use of nonunion labor is allowed. PLAs are appropriate in situations where the PLA requirement relates to the need for the prompt completion of the project or concerns with the availability of qualified labor.  

Under the leadership of Secretary Mike Carroll, PennDOT will also proactively attach PLAs to solicitations if a project meets the same criteria of a particular need and urgency, complexity, or if there is a concern about the availability qualified labor. The Governor’s new guidance also calls for PLAs to be used on all future projects in every instance where the requisite urgency, complexity, and availability of qualified labor are demonstrated.

“Of all the states in the Mid-Atlantic region, Pennsylvania’s construction industry has an especially impressive history of creating opportunities for local workers and businesses,” said Dennis Martire, Vice President and Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager of LIUNA. “And now, Pennsylvania is going to do that well into the future through project labor agreements thanks to Governor Shapiro’s leadership.”

The Shapiro Administration’s new PLA guidance and process will help ensure large capital projects are completed promptly and efficiently at a fair cost to Pennsylvania taxpayers, strengthening our economy and our infrastructure, empowering Pennsylvania workers, and improving our labor standards in the process.

“PLAs have a proven track record of success throughout the country, so LIUNA is thrilled to see more of them coming to Pennsylvania,” said Philip Ameris, President, Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council. “We applaud Governor Shapiro for taking this historic step because PLAs are the definition of a win-win – benefiting everyone involved in large-scale construction projects.”

“Project Labor Agreements are an essential tool for streamlining big projects while taking care of workers, which is at the heart of all we do at The Lindy Group,” said Vince Tutino, President at Lindy Paving. “By highlighting PLAs in his latest policy plan, Governor Shapiro once again shows that he is willing to make bold decisions where everybody wins; this is good for employers and it’s good for workers.” 

The foundation of our economy is our workforce – and since taking office, Governor Shapiro has protected workers and the union way of live by investing in apprenticeship programs, expanding vo-tech, and bringing career and technical education back into our classrooms.

The Shapiro Administration has delivered on that commitment to prioritize workforce training and development by securing historic budget investments and creating new opportunities for Pennsylvania workers. The Governor’s 2023-24 budget secured $23.5 million to prepare more students for skilled careers, $6 million in pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programming, and an additional $3.5 million to fund the Schools-to-Work Program to develop and expand career pathways for high school students.

“Project Labor Agreements ensure that things are done professionally, safely, and done by the people that are best in the business. That’s why the Governor is in favor of PLAs – a Governor that believes in working people,” said Kenny Broadbent, Business Manager for the Pittsburgh Steamfitters Local 449. “The Governor believes the PLAs are going to ensure that jobs are done professionally.”

As a result of the Shapiro Administration prioritizing vo-tech in our classrooms and apprenticeships after high school, during the Governor’s first year in office, the Department of Labor & Industry registered 28 new apprenticeship programs – which enrolled more than 4,600 new apprentices.

“I am a second-year laborer apprentice and a proud woman in construction. I left the healthcare industry after 14 years when I got accepted into my apprenticeship program to find more meaningful and engaging work, better wages, and better healthcare,” said Mandy Daughtry, Pennsylvania Laborers Training Center apprentice. “Having the support from Governor Shapiro and the state of Pennsylvania on future construction projects is important because it will help future apprentices and future workers continue to have the opportunity to earn good wages to provide for our families.”

As the Governor showed with I-95, when government works together and we have a skilled workforce ready to do the job, we can build big things again in Pennsylvania and across America. Today’s announcement is the next step to rebuilding our infrastructure, growing our workforce, and paving the way to a brighter future for Pennsylvanians.

 MEDIA MATTERS

On Thursday's show, Weather World will take an in-depth look at the weather forecast for the total solar eclipse on April 8th. Find out the latest cloud outlook for eclipse-goers in Pennsylvania and ways to prepare for "The Great North American Eclipse."  Weather World airs Monday through Friday evenings at 6:45 PM. You can stream episodes an hour early FREE with PCN Select by 5:45 PM. For more information about Weather World, visit pcntv.com/weather-world/.

 

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1984

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Easter Seal Telethon raises $24,600,000……… 3rd NCAA Women's Basketball Championship: USC goes back-to-back; beats Tennessee, 72-61; Cheryl Miller 2nd consecutive MOP award…..46th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Georgetown beats Houston, 84-75; Hoyas center Patrick Ewing tournament MOP; John Thompson first African-American head coach to lead his team to any NCAA Division I title…..Guinea suspends constitution after coup…..Soyuz T-11 carries 3 cosmonauts (1 Indian-Rakesh Sharma) to Salyut 7….Winston Smith in Orwell's novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four" begins his secret diary in defiance of the totalitarian government of Oceania….Kareem Abdul-Jabbar breaks Wilt Chamberlain's all-time career scoring record of 31,419 points (31,421)….. 11th NASA Space Shuttle Mission (41C): Challenger 5 launches. It was the  1st time 11 people in were space…….6 Members of Cameroon's Republican Guard unsuccessfully attempt to overthrow the government headed by Paul Biya…11th NASA Space Shuttle Mission (41C): Challenger 5 launches…. Detroit Tiger Jack Morris no hits the Chicago White Sox 4-0…..11th NASA Space Shuttle Mission (41C): Challenger 5 launches…11th NASA Space Shuttle Mission (41C): Challenger 5 launches…Reubin Askew, Alan Cranston, and Fritz Hollings ended their campaigns after their poor results in New Hampshire. Hart had incomplete delegate slates, such as him having 45 delegates slated for the 117 delegates up in Pennsylvania's primary. Hart adopted the delegate slates of withdrawn campaigns……. Glenn's campaign stated that he needed to win Alabama and perform well in Georgia. Mondale won the statewide popular vote in Georgia, but Hart won in more congressional districts and won a plurality of the state's delegates. ……Hollings was expected to win South Carolina as a favorite son candidate, but withdrew before the state held its caucus and  On March 31, the Kentucky precinct caucuses elected a plurality uncommitted delegation. …….Hart won the Wisconsin primary, but none of the major candates campaigned in the state due to the primary having no pledged delegates. Mondale won the caucus which was responsible for the allocation of 78 of the state's 89 delegates.^.......Louisiana cancelled its primary, as it was unable to afford the $1.5 million cost, and caucuses were held for both parties instead…..and this week in 1984 the number pone song was “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper.

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