European Tourists Find U.S. Vacation Good Buy
European travelers find the United States cheaper with the weak dollar and rising air fares, while Americans visit Europe in record numbers though more carefully. Officials note increases in European visa requests and bookings for U S tourism amid devaluation and inflation.
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Meir Plans Election Run In November For Israel
Tel Aviv AP reports Premier Golda Meir announces she will seek re election on the Labor party ticket. The step ends months of suspense and sustains Labor's 25 year hold on government. Meir has resisted retirement plans despite rumors.
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Arab Bombers Are Bummers in Rome Car Bomb
In downtown Rome two Arab men were gravely burned when a car bomb exploded as they attempted to detonate it. Abdel Hadi Nakaa a 34 year old Syrian and Abed Hamid Shibli a 28 year old Jordanian were injured. the Mercedes carried a German plate and several pounds of explosives. Police do not know who owned the car. The incident follows a Syrian shootout against an El Al employee two months earlier tied to the Black September group.
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Japanese smokers spend 3.7 billion on cigarettes in FY ending March
The government reported 55.6 billion cigarettes sold in the fiscal year ending last March, up 18 billion from the prior year. The AP notes the text ends with an unrelated plane ride remark praising Amtrak as the only way to fly.
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Aztec Manufacturing Reports 15 Percent First Quarter Profit Rise
Aztec Manufacturing Co reports a 15 percent after tax profit gain for the first fiscal quarter ending May 31. Net income reached 48,613 dollars versus 42,279 dollars in the prior year.
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Croton Aqueduct's Bug Brings City Water Woes
A Croton bug, a small winged cockroach named for the aqueduct that opened in the city, multiplied in the water system. The issue raised concerns about the city's water supply and infrastructure.
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Two Quakes Rock Japan Echoed by Tidal Wave
A massive tremor in northern Japan and a following 4.9 foot tidal wave injured 23 people, sank fishing boats, and flooded homes on Hokkaido. About 30,000 residents evacuated as police reported damaged roads and temporary water supply interruptions.
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House Approves Flag Ship Money Subsidy Plan
The House passed 266 to 10 a bill authorizing 531.3 million dollars next year for U S flag ship subsidies to stay competitive. It funds 275 million for construction and modernization 221.5 million for operations 20 million for R D and the rest for training.
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