Britain faces grim 1977 as spending spree masks crisis
London headlines shout a holiday surge with Harrods and Selfridge amid inflation near 15 percent. The Bank of England reports 700 million pounds more in circulation. the government seeks IMF aid and a 2.5 billion pound cut package to shore up the pound and curb spending.
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State employee pay plan costs exceed initial estimates
In Augusta Maine lawmakers warn the state employee pay plan will cost about 1.5 million more than Gov Longley predicted. Rep Louis Jalbert notes final and binding board findings force finding funds despite opposition by Democrats and Republicans. Bonnie Post and James Wilfong are cited on fiscal risks and recording debate ambiguities.
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Teenager Lynne Cox First To Swim Strait Of Magellan
California teenager Lynne Cox, 19, became the first person to swim the Strait of Magellan, crossing 2.6 miles from Tierra del Fuego to the South American mainland in 1 hour 1 minute 29 seconds. She completed the feat in 44 degree water despite fierce winds and rain, guided by a lead boat, with no outside assistance.
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