Filibuster Blocks Riley Merit-Selection Bill in House
The South Carolina House adjourned at 4 p.m. after a multi day filibuster over Gov. Richard W. Riley s merit selection plan for PSC reform. Supporters insist time favors passage while opponents push for popular election or greater legislative control.
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Hollywood Irony at 51st Academy Awards
John Wayne and Vietnam dominated Oscar night as The Deer Hunter won best picture and best director Michael Cimino, while Coming Home earned top acting honors for Jon Voight and Jane Fonda. Wayne made an emotional return after cancer surgery, Olivier received a special Oscar, and protests outside spoke against The Deer Hunter's portrayal of Vietnam.
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Truck Talks Drag On In High Stakes Mediation
Federal mediators report progress in Teamsters and trucking industry contract talks after an 11 hour session that ran past midnight. Negotiators agree to resume talks today as officials acknowledge a long way to go to end the 10 day shutdown hurting the auto sector.
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Cofferdam design blamed after deadly Lake Keowee collapse
A Birmingham firm Southern Construction and Engineering Co. was fined 630 for unsafe cofferdam design that collapsed at Lake Keowee killing seven workers on Oct 6. State Labor Commissioner Edgar L. McGowan said the firm violated hazard regulations but was not charged with willful intent due to the designer's death.
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Rockets Hit Amin Capital as Kampala Comes Under Fire
Tanzanian forces and Ugandan exiles intensified their assault on Kampala with heavy rockets and artillery from 8 p.m. Monday, continuing into a rainstorm, as residents reported shells in the air and a barrage of gunfire marking the invasion to oust President Idi Amin.
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Barricades Rise as Nicaragua City Fights Resume
In Esteli Nicaragua guerrillas built six foot barricades blocking military vehicles and trapped troops in barracks after two days of combat leaving Esteli’s 30 000 residents fleeing. Refugees said about 300 guerrillas faced 100 troops as Somoza claimed the country under control. Belgian made weapons and armored cars were reported in use.
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