Senate votes on direct presidential election plan
Washington leads off a debate on replacing winner take all with direct popular vote for president. Sen. Birch Bayh's measure would let a candidate win the popular vote yet lose the presidency. The proposal faces a tough House battle and state ratification, with liberals and conservatives split over the change.
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Rudd Faces Chicago Charges Amid Weather Riot Scuffles
Chicago police encountered Weather Underground followers during a spree at O Hare International Airport. Rudd, linked to the incident, faces Chicago charges as his lawyer says he will not comment to the press or government.
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Brown urges stronger defense to match Soviet pace
President Brown calls for heightened U.S. defense to keep up with Soviet strength and notes continued pursuit of arms control with Moscow. He says main defense aims focus on maintaining readiness in Europe and Asia, especially Korea, if required.
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Carter sees shift in canal treaty support in US
President Carter says public opinion is turning in favor of the Panama treaties, with more Senate members privately and publicly backing action. He plans further talks with French Prime Minister Raymond Barre and editors. He notes economic growth and lower unemployment despite a recession risk, and hopes for better energy reserves next winter.
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Police fear more flood victims after metro area disaster
Police fear additional flood victims remain in the muck as crews recover a car with a victim from Brush Creek. High water on the Blue River impeded searches, boats scouted unsearched zones, and heavy rain swelled the river two feet. Authorities note vehicles were torn from Brush Creek’s bank and some cars may lie beneath the riverbed.
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N H women clash over need for battered women sanctuary
In Concord New Hampshire the newly formed Coalition on Battered Women and a member of the impapids rear foreign male debate the necessity of a battered women sanctuary. The discussion includes views on economic forces that trap women in abusive homes and calls by activists for breaking up the traditional family unit. Governor Thomson argues against halfway houses for abuse victims.
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Connecticut clergyman targets soap series sponsors over morals
A Connecticut clergyman urged viewers to watch the television soap and then complain to sponsors arguing that those with Judaeo Christian values will watch the program. He urged forceful challenges during evening family viewing as estimates say up to 18 million may view.
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Delay Granted on Saccharin Ban By Senate Vote
The Senate voted overwhelmingly to delay the saccharin ban for 18 months and allow saccharin product advertisements to run without a cancer warning despite government recommendations, signaling a temporary statutory pause amid policy debate.
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UPI
Senate
UAW Reaches One Year Pact With AMC Amid Financial Concerns
UAW and AMC settle on a one year contract after Ray Majerus Region 10 director notes AMC’s financial problems. Majerus says the union is not unhappy with a short term deal and trusts AMC will be in the new car business for a long time. He adds the union has time to fix issues.
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Dayan Heads to Talks on Arab Israeli Peace in Brussels
Dayan travels to Brussels for showdown talks with Israeli ambassadors in Western Europe and Jewish community leaders to gauge reaction on Arab Israeli peace efforts. Gen. Alexander Haig met earlier with Dayan and other officials, according to sources.
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Crashed military jet kills 20 aboard in New Mexico
A crippled military jet exploded and burned after a crash over a mountainous reserve near Albuquerque, killing all 20 aboard. Eyewitness Fred Napoleon recalled hearing a loud noise before the plane veered and turned into a ball of flame. The wreck occurred hours after the cockpit and crew reportedly faced in-flight trouble.
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