ICC Proposes Passenger Priority Over Freight Trains
The Interstate Commerce Commission proposes railroads give passenger trains priority over freights and allow cash compensation to passengers for poor service. New rules set performance standards, with fines from 25 dollars to half the ticket price for canceled or inadequately serviced trips. Public comment due by January 6.
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New York police unveil city wide anti crime unit
In east Harlem a sergeant maps mugging hot spots and reveals a new undercover section. About 200 officers patrol nightly in disguises to target muggers rapists and street criminals, led by Capt. Anthony Voelker. The unit grew from the taxi truck surveillance group and aims to curb urban crime city wide.
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Libya Nationalizes British Oil Company
Libya nationalized a major British oil company on Tuesday in retaliation for Britain’s alleged support of Iran’s seizure of three Arab islands. Tripoli took over assets and operations and withdrew funds from London banks, signaling a bold move by Col. Muammar Khadafy’s regime as Libyan oil revenues reach about $1 billion annually.
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Kennedy tops Sepia poll among black voters in Chicago
UPI reports Sepia magazine poll shows Senator Edward Kennedy favored by 30 percent of black voters, with Hubert Humphrey at 22 percent, John Lindsay 17, Muskie 7, Nixon 5, McGovern 5, McCarthy 5, and 8 percent undecided. The poll notes Muskie’s standing affected by remarks on a black vice presidential nominee.
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