MCI cuts interstate long-distance rates to save customers
MCI Communications Corp. announced March 1 rate cuts averaging 3.5 percent, with residential out-of-state calls down about 2.9 percent. The reductions, matching AT&T’s move earlier, aim to save customers roughly 135 million dollars per year while preserving MCI’s profit and its lead on Amer ican Telephone & Telegraph Co. The changes stem from reduced access charges paid to Bell operating companies to link to local networks.
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Telephone Unions Agree To Bargain Together Next Year
The Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers will bargain jointly with AT&T in 1989 covering about 200,000 workers. The unions, who clashed in 1986, set aside past differences as contracts expire May 17, 1988. AT&T agreed in a Sunday meeting.
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At&t
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Hart Aide Susidized Says Report Details Secret Help
The Miami Herald reports California video producer Stuart Karl funded Gary Hart's 1984 bid and secretly subsidized Hart aide Dennis Walto in 1986 and 1987. Karl chauffeured Hart in Lear jets and helicopters and paid travel and signup costs as potential backdoor contributions under election law limits. Federal officials note that improper in kind support could violate campaign finance rules including the $1,000 per election cap.
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California
Gary Hart
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Miami Herald
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Federal Election Commission
Sharon Snyder
Begun Arrives in Israel After 17 Year Wait for Exit Visa
Josef Begun arriving in Tel Aviv marks a notable moment in the Soviet Jewish emigration movement. The 56 year old teacher, accompanied by his family, was greeted by Cabinet ministers and dissident Natan Sharansky. Begun described his joy while holding a grandchild as old friends welcomed him at Ben Gurion airport.
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Romania
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Murdoch to appeal FCC ruling on cross-ownership
Rupert Murdoch plans to take his News America Corp to federal appeals court to challenge the FCC decision denying extensions of waivers that let him keep the New York Post and WNYW TV in New York and the Boston Herald and WFXT TV in Boston. Without extensions, he must divest by March 6 and June 30 respectively. The FCC cited congressional action blocking changes to cross-ownership rules.
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Murdoch
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New York Post
Wnyw-Tv
Mecham Impeachment Probe Opens In Arizona
The Arizona House select committee begins hearings to determine if Governor Evan Mecham attempted to thwart a probe into death threats against a former aide. Chair Jim Skelly says the inquiry will pursue the truth as Mecham agrees to testify with no conditions. First witnesses include Ralph Milstead and William Woods.
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Ariz
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Jim Skelly
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Department of Public Safety
Ralph Milstead
William Woods
House Carlson
French
Shots Fired at Polygamist Compound in Utah Siege
Heavily armed police tightened the seal around a log house sheltering 14 members of a polygamist clan near Marion Utah after 6 to 10 shots rang out Tuesday afternoon. No injuries reported and police did not return fire as floodlights and aircraft aided operations. Felony bombing charges loom for Vickie Singer and Addam Swapp, with ongoing standoff and threats cited by authorities.
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Israel Move Toward Less Gunfire in Gaza and Jerusalem Uprising
In Jerusalem and the occupied territories Israel signals a shift to force with less gunfire as Defence Minister Rabin orders troops to use "force and blows" rather than fire. Arab East Jerusalem shopkeepers stage a second day of commercial strikes while Ramallah shops are forced open by crow bars.
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Israeli Employers Warn Labor Shortage From Palestinian Work Force
A 20 year policy of employing Palestinians faces disruption as unrest and curfews reduce Palestinian attendance in Israel. About 105,000 Palestinians work in Israel, many in low wage jobs, with 50,000-plus missing work on some days. The government adds workers from Lebanon and directs students to orchards to offset the loss.
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Israel
West Bank
Gaza Strip
Jerusalem
Moshe Katzav
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Lebanon
Aquino Dynasty Question Tests Philippine Voter Resolve
Voters rejected a bid to build a political dynasty but show Mrs. Aquino still has broad support. Mila Aquino-Albert lost Quezon City mayor, Vic Sumulong trounced in Rizal governor, cousins trailing in Rizal, while Batangas governor race also features Laurel kin. Dynastic politics debated as Manila area voters favor continuity amid clan contests.
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Philippines
Corazono Aquino
Aquino
Salvador Laurel
Benjie Laurel
Batangas
Pampanga
Iloilo
Agusan del Sur
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