Gas-guzzlers tax fate unsettled by Senate panel
The Senate Finance Committee rejected the gas-guzzler tax 11 to 5 after approving a tax credit for home insulation. Panel members cited an existing ban on fuel-inefficient cars from 1980 and signaled likely votes against other energy taxes. The full Senate and a House-Senate conference will still consider the tax next month.
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House
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Rebels claim move closer to federals
Rebels in southeastern Ethiopia say their forces near the government’s last two strongholds in the Ogaden. The Somalia government radio reported 56 Ethiopian troops killed and 123 captured in a village near Diredawa, as rebel units moved toward Harar and Jijiga, with Jijiga reportedly fallen to the rebels.
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Somalia
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The
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Nairobi
Addis Ababa
Reto
Senator cites resignation as lapse in Bert Lance’s budget role
Washington AP reports the lone senator to oppose Bert Lance’s confirmation as budget director says his resignation stems from Lance’s failure to master the job. The remark frames Lance’s tenure amid budget agency scrutiny and political pressure from fellow lawmakers.
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Washington
Bert Lance
An On Eerie
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
John Childers
Jackie Onassis approves $20 million estate settlement
The New York Times reports Jacqueline Onassis reached a $20 million settlement with the daughter of Aristotle Onassis in exchange for relinquishing any further claims to the magnate's estate.
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NEW York
Jacqueline Onassis
Aristotle Onassis
New York Times
Polanski Ordered to Chino for Psychiatric Tests
Film director Roman Polanski, who pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, is to serve three months at Chino State Prison for psychiatric evaluation and testing.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Roman Polanski
Chino State Prison
Koch Wins NY Mayoral Runoff In Democratic Primary
Rep Edward Koch wins the Democratic nomination runoff for New York mayor defeating Mario Cuomo who had early backing from Gov Hugh Carey. Cuomo carried strong backing from state officials while Koch shifted toward the center during the campaign.
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NEW York
Edward Koch
Koch
Mario Cuomo
Hugh Carey
Tennessee Governor Blanton Pledges Pardoning Photographer Convicted of Double Murder
Governor Ray Blanton drew criticism from lawmakers and newspapers after vetoing the death penalty law and promising a pardon for a man serving as a state employee photographer who was convicted of a double murder.
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Nashville, Tenn
Tennessee
Ray Blanton
Hormel plant on Davenport gelatin project hinges on council vote
Hormel & Co seeks 1 million in industrial revenue bonds to back a 10 million Davenport gelatin plant. If approved at Wednesday night meeting, construction could start by Oct. 1 with 100 workers. Officials say bonds would be sold by open bidding through a Davenport bank, with sewer capacity and tax implications reviewed.
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Geo. A. Hormel & Co
Davenport
Iowa
Hormel
I. J. Holton
Amc&bwna
Danvenport
Holton
City Council
Donald Litz
Larry Pfeil
Sitz
Hormel Co
Litz
Pfeil
City of
Austin
Ro Enright
Rank and
Davenport Bank
O'Neill backs Lance but defers final decision to Carter
House Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill voiced support for Bert Lance as budget director while stressing the ultimate decision rests with President Carter and Lance. He said Lance can continue to work effectively if the President maintains confidence, noting the issue is not a House matter. An AP poll shows Americans divided over Lance with 38 percent urging resignation and 35 percent supporting his stay.
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Carter
W. Dale Nelson
Associated Press
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House
Thomas P. O’neill
Bert Lance
O'Neill
White House
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D-Mass
Jody Powell
Lance Qeenen
Senate
Abraham Ribicoff
Dconn
Weather outlook with a slight shower chance
A slight chance of a few showers and thunderstorms late tonight and Wednesday. Lows tonight around 50. Highs Wednesday in the 60s.
UN General Assembly opens with Arab Israeli war and apartheid issues
The UN General Assembly begins its 32nd session as Arab Israeli conflict and white rule in southern Africa top the agenda. Secretary General Waldheim calls the coming weeks decisive for peace efforts. Arab and Israeli ministers will meet with U.S. officials who act as go betweens. Egypt proposes a resolution condemning Israeli settlement expansion, while Waldheim rebukes Dayan's autonomy proposal for Palestinians as not conforming to UN resolutions.
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Africa
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Cyrus R. Vance
Carter
Israel
U.S
Andrew Young
State Department
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West Bank
Jordan River
United States
Waldheim
Moshe Dayan
U.N
Winter outlook hints at colder than normal season
NOAA official told a Senate subcommittee that the upcoming winter is likely to be colder than normal with a real chance of extended cold spells in years ahead. He noted forecasts are unreliable long term though current indicators point to a cold Northeast and Midwest with a milder Southwest.
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Washington
Federal
Congressional
Senate
Edward S. Epstein
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Epstein
Mississippi Valley
Humphrey vows to stay in Senate after hospital stay
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey, making his first public appearance since a hospital stay, says he has no plan to resign and will persevere through recovery. He asserts he is not ready for others to cover him up and promises a strong finish to his speech.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
Humphrey backs not covering up health battles at union congress
Senator Hubert Humphrey, 66, told Minnesota AFL-CIO leaders he is not ready to hide his health fight after a pelvic cancer recurrence linked to a prior bladder cancer. He said no return date to the Senate is set but may travel for crucial votes while undergoing radiation at the University of Minnesota Hospitals. He suggested resignation only if “the man upstairs” calls him home.
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Minnesota
Afl-Cio
Senate
Washington, D.C
University of Minnesota
Hubert
John Najarian
Humphrey Returns to Hospital as He Battles Illness
Former Vice President Hubert Humphrey, battling a tumor, has returned to the hospital for x ray treatments aimed at shrinking the mass and enabling chemotherapy. Despite a gaunt appearance he spoke by phone to a fund raiser and attended AFL CIO events with his wife Muriel, marking their 41st wedding anniversary.
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Dick Clark
D Lown
AFL Cio
Muriel
Carter
Senate
Robert Byrd
Feds to revise method for vehicle mileage ratings
EPA administrator Douglas Castle says the gasoline mileage figures for new cars will change as methods used in forecasting fuel efficiency are updated. The agency notes lab tests under controlled conditions drive a three category rating with city and highway results, plus a combined figure, which may mislead buyers due to unaccounted variables.
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Washington
Douglas Castle
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Castle
Hanky Panky Cited in Chi Construction Bribery Trial
A federal fraud trial over Chicago Metropolitan Sanitary District sludge hauling contracts features testimony about illegal payments. William Benton testified that he provided nine letters of credit from a Swiss bank plus cash and a hidden bag deposit to influence district decisions. Defendants include Franklin Weber Valentine Janicki Edwin Bull Robert McPartlin and Ingram family owners of Ingram Corp.
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William Benton
Ingram Corp
New Orleans
Sanitary
Franklin H. Weber
Benton
Valentine Janicki
Sanitary District
Weber
Janicki
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Robert McPartlin
Frederick B
E. Bronson Ingram
For Sale 1975 Pinto with Low Mileage
Advert for a 1975 Pinto in immaculate condition with exceptionally low mileage. Classified as an automotive for sale, advertised briefly for one day in the Herald want-ad section with a call for reasonable offers.
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