GOP governors see issues as bigger threat to Ford than Reagan
Five Republican governors Bennett Evans Bond Moore and Thomson spoke on ABCs Issues and Answers discussing inflation unemployment and taxes as greater threats to Ford than a Reagan challenge. Thomson supported Reagan while the others favored Ford citing economic concerns and federal versus state roles in governance.
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Ford
Reagan
Wichita
Kan
UPI
Ronald Reagan
ABC
Republican Governors Association
Robert Bennett
Kansas
Daniel Evans
Washington
Christopher Bond
Missouri
Arch Moore Jr
West Virginia
Meldrim Thomson
New Hampshire
Bennett
Thomson
White House
Moore
Evans
Bond
Mayors learn at Harvard in weekend seminar
Fifteen newly elected mayors gathered at Harvard University for a four day course on municipal finance budgets labor and crime issues. They pressed the need for money and jobs noting transition challenges and the urgency of economic development as urban America faces persistent unemployment and growth concerns.
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Cambridge
Mass
UPI
Harvard University
Frank Logue
New Haven
Conn
Margaret Hance
Phoenix
Ariz
America
New Haven Teachers End Walkout With Two-Year Deal
New Haven teachers voted to end a two-week walkout and approve a two-year contract with small pay raises and smaller class sizes. They condemned the school board for endangering student safety by not closing schools promptly and for urging jailing of teachers, calling the board's actions deplorable, irresponsible, and inexcusable.
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New Haven, Conn
UPI
New Haven
George A. Barbarito
New Haven Federation of Teachers
Superior Court
George A. Laden
Congress in recess as battles over tax and energy persist
The 94th Congress is on a 10 day Thanksgiving break with Democrats and Republicans split on record gains and policy. When back Dec 1 they must address energy policy a tax revision bill and New York aid amid warnings of election impact by House leaders.
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Washington
Congress
Ford
Michel
McFall
Rikers Island inmates seize control demand reforms
About 1,600 inmates at Rikers Island overpowered guards and held five hostages with mop handles and makeshift spears. They presented eight demands including better medical care, reduced crowding, longer visiting hours, more phone calls, and greater guard accountability, as police and corrections officers massed nearby. The incident began during the post recreation period, with negotiations led by officials and newsmen.
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New York
UPI
Rikers Island Men’s
East River
LaGuardia Airport
City Correction Department
Benjamin Malcolm
Malcolm
Jack Birnbaum
Birnbaum
Bert Wilson
Morris Lasker
Manhattan House of Detention
Lasker
Gunfire Rages Across Beirut in Bloodiest Weekend
Beiruts capital was paralyzed by fierce gunfights among rival Christian and Moslem militias. At least 60 were killed and 200 wounded as hospitals overflowed, while Premier Rashid Karami called an emergency session to restore a ceasefire.
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Beirut
Lebanon
UPI
Wartorn
Rashid Karami
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Iowa
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Ind
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Tex
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Nashville
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