Teamsters Reach Tentative Pact Ends Nationwide Truck Strike
Federal mediator Wayne Horvitz announced a settlement ending a 10 day work stoppage by the Teamsters and trucking firms. The agreement reportedly meets Carter anti inflation guidelines with a rapid return to work within 24 hours and wage gains estimated at 26 to 30 percent over three years including cost of living and fringe benefits.
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Teamsters Union
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Fighting spreads in northern Nicaragua as guerrillas clash
In San Isidro and six northern cities including Estell El Sauce Leon and Condega the Sandinista forces escalated attacks. The national guard says 64 guerrillas and seven soldiers plus nine bystanders killed in three days of fighting while denying Esteli fall and moving reinforcements and weapons toward embattled towns. The Red Cross notes guard forays from Estell compound as gunfire echoes nearby.
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Carter Signals Need for Help on Oil Decontrol Plan
President Carter said he will work with Congress or act alone to ensure results. He urged oil companies to devote half of new profits from decontrolled prices to finding more oil or gas. He softened standby gasoline rationing while indicating support for a 50 percent windfall tax. Congress has resisted both measures.
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Ginn Pushes Radar Warning System for Savannah
U S Representative Ronald Ginn contends residents had little warning of Monday's tornado near Savannah Georgia and asks the National Weather Service to revisit a 1977 decision denying a 350000 radar for the city. Weather officials plan review to determine what happened and if improvements were needed.
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U. S
Ronald ‘‘Bo’’ Ginn
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Court Must Weigh Mental Competence in Evans Execution Case
The Supreme Court weighs Evans III mental capacity after his mother Betty of Beaumont Texas argues he cannot decide to act to stop his death. Alabama officials contend he lacks incapacity and deny maternal legal rights. Evans, 29, was sentenced to die for the 1977 Mobile pawnshop owner murder and initially chose execution over life imprisonment.
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Holman Prison
Atmore
Ala
Edward Nassar
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