Nuclear energy talks reach cross country compromise
United States and West Germany clashed over curbing nuclear energy misuse at a summit but agreed to form a group of experts to study nonproliferation. The eight week report will explore peaceful development without boosting military power, amid German calls to consult the London Club including the Soviet Union. Carter and Blumenthal described progress on guidelines to curb nuclear tech spread as leaders discussed unemployment inflation and human rights, with a Belgrade autumn meeting planned to advance East West relations.
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Special Mom Day Honors Mrs Houseworth With Diamond Ring
Jill writes that her mother is special and teaches kindness. Mrs Houseworth received a 3200 simulated diamond ring as the winning mom honor. For more on special moms, see Lifestyle page 21.
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Chamber warns a $3 minimum wage could cost jobs
The US Chamber of Commerce said a proposed $3 minimum wage would disrupt the economy, causing about 2.7 million jobs lost and a 3 percent rise in consumer prices. California and New York would lose over 200,000 jobs each. Wyoming faces the largest price hike. President Carter supports $2.50, AFL-CIO seeks $3, and a compromise is expected by month’s end.
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Peasants Readied for War in Ethiopia with Cuban Help
Diplomatic sources report Cuba is sending about 30 military and technical advisers to train up to 15,000 Ethiopian peasants at Siga Meda camp near Addis Ababa for a potential 200,000 strong militia to confront opposition groups. Cubans, including a dozen in Addis Ababa, arrived after Fidel Castro’s visit, as the government aims to quell the Ethiopian Democratic Union and Eritrean secessionists.
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PG&E rate request deemed untimely by state panel
Balinovich of the California Public Utilities Commission told PG&E chair Richard Peterson that their $202 million rate increase filing is untimely amid drought and rising gas costs. He warned new hikes could burden ratepayers while hydroelectric replacement uses costly gas. The PUC has ongoing general rate case hearings and pending gas-cost offset applications.
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Weather brief with rain then clearing
The report notes more rain then clearing and partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. It forecasts clearing and warmer conditions tomorrow with highs in the upper 30s to 60s and overnight lows around 40s, winds 10 to 20 mph, and a 30 percent chance of rain today.
Mafia Concern Over Image Shapes 1970s Hit Rules
A confidential California report by Attorney General Evelle Younger notes the Mafia weighs public image in contract killings. It says mob hits aim to avoid public outcry, often vanishings without bodies, and that killers may stage murders to maximize publicity while sparing bystanders.
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